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OTD: After Years Of Heartbreak, India Crowned T20 World Champions in 2024 ; Euphoric Night, Hardik Cries, Ro-Ko Retires & More
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June 29, 2024, a date that will forever shine in Indian cricket folklore. After 17 long years, India finally lifted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, edging past South Africa in a last-over thriller at Barbados. The final wasn't just about cricket, it was about emotion, legacy, and redemption. Let's relive the 10 iconic moments that defined that magical night. Updated:Jun 29, 2025, 09:56 AM IST The Grand Stage Set
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Kensington Oval in Bridgetown buzzed with anticipation. India vs South Africa was a final with two team looking for their share of glory over the years. Kohli Turns Back the Clock
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A 76-run gem from Kohli silenced doubters worldwide. His final T20I innings was a vintage masterclass as helped India recover after three quick wickets were fallen in succession. Axar's Game-Changing Knock
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While Virat held one end it was Axar Patel's late fireworks shifted the momentum. His crucial 47 off 31 gave India a fighting total of 176 ending as the game changer in hindsight. Bumrah's Magic Begins
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Jasprit Bumrah's first spell was pure theatre. His economy choked South Africa's top order where he even dismissed opener Reeza Hendricks for 4 runs. Klaasen Scare for India
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Klaasen threatened to steal the World Cup from India's hand with a brutal 52. Tension peaked as India's lead started to slip. South Africa needed 30 off 30 balls and only a miracle could have saved India. Hardik's Redemption Over
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Hardik Pandya dismissed Klaasen with a clever slower ball. His roar and tears told the story of personal redemption. Rohit while Talking to Star Sports called it the most ideal bowl for a T20 game. Bumrah Breaks Their Back
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Back for the death, Bumrah delivered heroics again. He removed Jansen and shifted the tide for India along with giving just 2 runs in his last over. SKY's Catch, Rohit's Tears
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Hardik Pandya bowled the last over defending 16 off 6 balls. David Miller hit a low full loss for six on the first bowl but Suryakumar pulled off a jaw-dropping boundary catch. South Africa choked, India held their calm with a astonishing comeback winning T20 World Cup 2024. Captain Rohit broke down in tears as this glory was after years of heartbreak Glory, Hugs & Farewells
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Hardik wept into Rohit's arms as fireworks lit up the sky. A fairytale ending happened for India as they emerged as champions and what followed was legends Rohit, Virat and Ravindra Jadeja retiring from T20I format giving fans a bittersweet moment.
