Tears had been really hard to control for the whole India and the Indian team fans. India defeated South Africa with 87 runs and entitled the ICC T20 World Cup trophy for the second time.
After match Interview:
“It is really hard to say but this has been really happy. I remembered 2007, I remembered 2013. I was lost during the game. Also, I didn’t sleep well last night due to the desperation. My whole family was manifesting about winning. Even if I win, even if I lose, they were there to support me.” Expressed Indian Cricket Team Captain; Rohit Sharma.
Scores:
India made a total of 176 runs in 20 overs. Virat Kohli saved it up for the last game. Although he did not perform well for the whole season, he got trolled on the internet. Rohit Sharma said in an interview, “Kohli has been saving it for the finals” was proved right. Virat Kohli scored a straight 76 in 59 balls for the team. Next in the line, Axar Patel, who successfully secured 47 runs for their team.
Wickets:
The match was not one-sided even for a moment. The batters of South Africa managed to score the target but were been defeated with just 7 runs. Nonetheless, Indian bowlers were commendable. Hardik Pandya took 3 most important wickets, followed by Jasprit Bumrah who stood up every time whenever the team was in need and took 2 wickets. Arshdeep and Axar took 2 and 1 wickets respectively.
“One man with courage wins the probability” Navjot Singh Siddhu on India’s win. The whole office and the team were seen crying after India won the ICC title.
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Virat’s retirement?
With the win, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 International format. He said this was the best time to announce it. Even if they had won or lost, he would have not changed his decision. He even mentioned about how happy he is feeling by getting the trophy as his farewell gift.
Netizens went crazy with the win, and of course, why not? Here are some of the statements: “19 November was the worst for every Indian. But now their happiness feels like everything. Their win feels personal”. “Although everyone is really happy with the fact that India won the title, Virat’s retirement news just broke my heart. We were expecting another rohi-rat openings in the next year.”
