From Virat Kohli's Final Knock To Hardik Pandya's Clutch: 10 Slides That Prove Why India Were Destined To Win The T20 World Cup 2024
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Rohit led from the front with explosive batting and fearless intent, scoring 257 runs, setting the tone for India throughout the tournament. Arshdeep Singh – Highest Wicket Taker
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Arshdeep Singh took 17 Wickets – India's top wicket-taker, deadly in the powerplay and at the death. Jasprit Bumrah – Delivered In Under Pressure
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Jasprit Bumrah took 15 Wickets and delivered under pressure with surgical precision in crunch moments. Hardik Pandya – The Ultimate All-Rounder
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Hardik was crucial with both bat and ball, scoring 144 runs and taking 11 wickets. His finishing touches and tight bowling provided perfect balance to the squad. Virat Kohli – The Big Match Player
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Player of the Match in the Final – Kohli silenced critics with a vintage knock when it mattered most. A masterclass innings of 76 runs under pressure. SKY & Pant – X-Factors in the Line-up
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Suryakumar Yadav: 199 Runs & a clutch catch in the final. Rishabh Pant: 171 Runs & 14 Dismissals – A game-changer with the bat and behind the stumps. Shivam Dube – The Power Finisher
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Dube flexed his muscles in key games, providing firepower in the lower middle order with 133 runs with clean, fearless hitting. Axar Patel – Mr. Dependable
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Axar Patel scored 92 runs & took 9 wickets. Consistent and calm under pressure, Axar stepped up in both departments whenever called upon. Kuldeep Yadav – The Spin Wizard
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Kuldeep spun a web around opponents and picked 10 wickets, breaking partnerships and keeping the middle overs tight. Champions Through Teamwork
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Every player had a role. Every role was fulfilled. India lifted the T20 World Cup through passion, planning, and performance. Congratulations, Team India.
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