After weeks of intense battles, jaw-dropping performances, and enough drama to cover an entire season of your favourite television programme, we've finally arrived at the last dance. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Grand Final is here, and it's shaping up to be a spectacular event. The two greatest and undefeated teams have brought their best cricketing qualities to this competition. India is in one corner, donning blue and bearing the aspirations of more than a billion followers. On the other hand, that's South Africa, ready to roar, dressed in green and yellow. We've all been treated to some of the best Twenty20 cricket we've ever witnessed.
It will undoubtedly not be a one-sided affair because both sides possess a decent balance in both areas. It will be a struggle between Rabada's unrelenting bowling and Kohli's mastery, supported by Kuldeep's deft variations and Klaasen's raw power. There will be many of these in-game competitions and matchups to enjoy. Who do you think will win the coveted trophy? Will India add a second star, or will South Africa win their first T20 World Cup trophy in their debut final appearance?
Read the detailed preview here: India Vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 Final: A Clash Of The Titans
Stay informed with the latest ICC T20 WC 2024 Match No.55 latest updates between India & South Africa
Match Result: India!!! India!!! High on emotions, tears It is India lifting the T20 World Cup after 17 years. What an incredible finish to the tournament's unbeaten title winners. The Indian players are up in ecstasy and the playing field is flooded by the dugout. The crowd is at the top of its lungs and it's another heartbreak for South Africa, they simply couldn't get it done. Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli are down in tears, as he was after the 2023 World Cup final - but this time, these are tears of joy. You have to hand it to the Indian side, they were down and out but what redemption this is for the Men in Blue.
BUMRAH STRIKES!!! Unreal, Bumrah has become the go bowler for India, and that to in a pressure situation Incredible!!! Marco Jansen departs. Miller still on the strike
INDIA MAKES A COMEBACK!!! Hardik proves why he is a big match player, as he strikes the huge wicket of Klassen in a crutch situation. Will India win from here? Sa needs 26 runs from 23 balls.
RAINING BOUNDARIES!!! Klassen has been hitting it straight out of the park. They are nearing victory. India needs a miracle to win it from here. After 15.0 overs SA is 147/4
WICKET!!! Arshdeep was brought back into the attack and what a decision that was as he got the in-form Quinton De Kock out. India is back in the game with this huge wicket
GOING STRONG!! The Proteas batters De Kock & Klassen are going pretty strong at the moment and the game is well controlled in their hand. India needs to turn around soon to claim the title. After 12.0 overs SA is 101/3
WICKET!! Just when Quinton De Kock & Tristan Stubbs started switching gears, Axar Patel struck the big wicket of Tristan Stubbs who was looking in red-hot form. After 9.0 overs SA is 70/3
END OF POWERPLAY!!! A slow and steady powerplay for the proteas, as Indian Bowlers more or less dominated it. After 6.0 overs SA is 42/2
SKIPPER DEPARTS!!! It's Arshdeep Singh this time who has struck the big wicket of the South African skipper Aiden Markram at the World Cup Final.
WICKET!!! Bumrah in the house and striking in the very first over, South Africa lost their first wicket in Reeza Hendricks
A tough game, as it should be incredible batting by the Men in Blue as they post 177 run target for the Proteas' prowess. Strong comeback from India after being reduced to 34/3 in the powerplay. Now the ball is in the Bolwer's court as they are the ones who can ensure a victory for the Men in Blue. Exciting Chase Loading!!!
FIFTY FOR KING!!! A befitting reply from the master of the game on the big day as he makes a fabulous fifty
FINAL FOUR!!! With the last four overs to go, India would be aiming for a 160-170 total which should be decent enough. After 16.0 overs 126/4
WICKET!! Just when everything seemed to be perfect, South Africa was back in the game with a with of AXAR PATEL who was looking in a red hot form. Responsibility on Kohli increases even more now.
RAINING BOUNDARIES!!! Axar Patel is changing his gears as they have now passed the redemption mode. It's time to take calculated risks. After 13.0 overs IND is 98/3
SLOW & STEADY!!! Well, this has been an eventful start to the summit clash. On what looks like a pretty good batting surface, India will have to keep wickets in hand to accelerate at the back end whereas South Africa will have to chip away at the wickets to limit the opponent to a manageable total here. After 10.0 overs IND is 75/3
END OF POWERPLAY!!! not a powerplay that anybody would have dreamt of as India lost three big wickets including skipper Rohit Sharma. After 6.0 overs IND is 45/3. Going ahead a resilient innings by King Kohli would be very crucial.
OUT!!! Proteas bowlers are on a roll as they strike the 3rd wicket for the day. In form, Surya Kumar Yadav departs. Kohli remains the sole hope today
WICKET!!! Quinton de Kock takes the catch and reckons Rishabh Pant is a goner here. India is now in trouble
BIG BLOW!! Indian skipper Rohit Sharma departs early as Keshav Maharaj strikes the big wicket.
KING KOHLI IN THE HOUSE!!! Indian openers Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli get off to a fiery start as they score 15 runs in the first over.
SA's Playing XI: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
IND's Playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
TOSS UPDATE!!! Indian skipper Rohit Sharma wins the toss and elects to bat first against the Proteas power in the big final.
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