Rahul Dravid’s tenure comes to an end: Finally, the wait has been over, and Team India have ended a long ICC trophy drought by winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in Guyana. It was a close encounter against South Africa on Saturday at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, and eventually, India won the game by 7 runs to clinch their second World T20 title. It took India 11 years to win an ICC title, and it was a perfect farewell for head coach Rahul Dravid.
It was the last game for Dravid as head coach because his tenure has come to an end. Famously known as “The Wall,” Rahul Dravid’s tenure ended six months ago when India finished the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as runners-up. But the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave Dravid a six-month extension as head coach.
Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as new Head Coach after Rahul Dravid is confirmed – Reports
As per the media report, it has been learned that Gautam Gambhir is the front-runner for the position of new head coach, which has almost been finalized. Gambhir was also interviewed for the position, and BCCI President Roger Binny also said in an interview with ANI that Gambhir is the right candidate for this game.
Binny said, “Gautam Gambhir has got a lot of experience, and if he takes the job, it’s definitely going to be a good thing for Indian cricket.” He also said that they are looking for someone who represents India in all three formats, as Gambhir did.
On the other hand, Gambhir himself said that he would love to become the coach of India. He said in an interview with PTI, “I would love to coach the Indian team. There is no bigger honour than coaching your national team. You are representing 140 crore Indians and those across the globe as well.”
Notably, the former opener made five conditions before taking on the role of head coach, which included complete authority over team selection, a format-wise team, and the right to sack senior players if they don’t perform well. Though there is no official confirmation from the BCCI, but Gambhir might soon replace Rahul Dravid.
Notably, VVZ Laxman will travel as interim coach with Team India for a five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe. On the other hand, Gambhir doesn’t have coaching experience at the international level. He has worked as a mentor with Lucknow Super Giants for two seasons, and LSG made the playoffs. Then, as mentor, Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL 2024 under his guidance.
T20 World Cup 2024 Final: In the final match of T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team won the trophy by defeating South Africa by 7 runs in a thrilling match. For the first time in 2007, the Indian team won this trophy under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, while for the second time Rohit Sharma and company have been successful in winning the trophy.
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The final match was played at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. While batting, the Indian team scored 176 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. Virat Kohli scored 76 runs in 59 balls for the team while all-rounder Axar Patel scored 47 runs in 31 balls.
Chasing the target of 176 runs, Africa could only score 169 runs in 20 overs. Heinrich Klaasen played an innings of 52 runs in 27 balls but it was not enough to give the team victory. Indian bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals due to which partnerships could not be formed between the players.
Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah got 2 wickets each, Hardik Pandya took 3 wickets while Axar Patel managed to take one wicket.
Down below you can check the: T20 World Cup 2024 Final Scorecard | India vs South Africa Final Match Scorecard
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in the T20 Format is hosted by ICC every two years and this time in 2024, West Indies and USA got the hosting opportunity while INDIA lifted the T20 WORLD CUP 2024. Here, in this post, we will walk you through the lists of winners and runner-ups of the T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2024.
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In the year 2001, Stuart Robertson, the marketing manager of the ECB, proposed a 20-over per innings game to county chairmen and he got 11-7 votes in favor of the proposal. This is how the T20 Format got its international recognition and proved to be the savior of the limited-over cricket.
ICC decided to take the format and script an iconic tournament with notable teams of different nations and offered a similar tournament like the ODI World Cup- the T20 World Cup and the first edition was organized in year 2007.
Initially, it was determined that the ICC World Twenty20 would be held biennially, except when coinciding with a scheduled Cricket World Cup. In such cases, the ICC World Twenty20 would occur the preceding year. The inaugural tournament took place in 2007, followed by the second in 2009. The third edition was held in 2010, as the ODI World Cup was slated for 2011.
Let’s get into lists of winners and runner-ups of the T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2024:
ICC T20 World Cup Winners and Runner-ups
ICC T20 World Cup 2007
IMG SRC: TOI
It was the first ICC T20 World Cup and playing such a big tournament for the very first time, all teams were under extreme pressure. The top 12 teams of the cricket-playing nations were selected and the event was organized in South Africa.
India and Pakistan were the finalists of the inaugural T20 event and India defeated Pakistan in the final. India posted the target of 158 runs and in the leadership of MS Dhoni, they restricted Pakistan to 152 and won the game and the first title by 5 runs.
ICC T20 World Cup 2009
The second edition was hosted by England and again, 12 teams played the tournament. The defending champions this time were eliminated and were out of the semifinals.
Pakistan again managed to reach the finals and this time, they got Sri Lanka on the opposite corner. The Men in Green bowled first to restricted Lanka under 138 runs, chased down the target with 8 wickets in hand, and won the title for the first time.
ICC T20 World Cup 2010
West Indies were coming out as the beasts in the shortest form of cricket and they got the hosting opportunity in the 2010 edition. Unfortunately for them, they could not qualify for the semifinals but Pakistan were in the semifinals for the third straight time.
England and Australia were the two finalists and England defeated Australia by 7 wickets at the Kensington Oval, Barbados to grab the first ICC T20 Title.
ICC T20 World Cup 2012
It was the second time in consecutive years that Sri Lanka was hosting (or co-hosting) an ICC World Cup and reached the finals but still ended in the losing corner.
Sri Lanka and West Indies were the two finalists of the 12-team tournament and West Indies lifted their first title by defeating the hosts by 36 runs.
ICC T20 World Cup 2014
Bangladesh hosted the 2014 ICC T20 Tournament and unfortunately couldn’t win a single match in the main group stage. The teams were expanded to 16 teams in the tournament. India played another World Cup final this time and the opponents were Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka turned the table this time and ended the trophy drought on their end. They defeated India in the final by 6 wickets.
ICC T20 World Cup 2016
The World Cup 2016 is and will be remembered for the carnage by Carlos Brathwaite, who clubbed 6,6,6,6 in the last over to seal the deal for West Indies!
India hosted the 2016 tournament and played the semifinals too but couldn’t stop West Indies in the semifinal. England and West Indies were the two finalists.
ICC T20 World Cup 2021
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In May 2016, the ICC proposed the idea of holding a tournament in 2018, with South Africa as the potential host. However, the ICC subsequently abandoned this plan due to the top member nations’ bilateral commitments in 2018.
The tournament was initially scheduled for 2020 but was postponed to 2021 due to the global pandemic. Although India was originally designated as the host, the tournament was ultimately relocated to the UAE and Oman.
Australia were the champions of the 2021 tournament defeating New Zealand in the finals.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022
The 2022 ICC T20 Event was hosted by Australia where we saw Kohli’s heroics against Pakistan but unfortunately, India couldn’t make it to the finals as they were defeated by England in the semifinals by 10 wickets.
Pakistan and England were the finalists and England won the game by 5 wickets and registered the second title to their names.
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Team India celebrates the win in the T20 WC 2024.
USA and West Indies were the hosts of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and it was the first time when the USA was selected as the host for the ICC World Cup tournament. It was a 20-team tournament for the first time in the history of the ICC T20 World event.
India and South Africa were the two finalists of the tournament and INDIA won the title for the second time and this time under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.
IND vs RSA Final: Only a few hours are left for the last and decisive match of T20 World Cup 2024 to begin. The final match of the tournament between India and South Africa will be played at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Before this great match, the Indian team can make a change in the playing 11, so let’s know which player can get a place in the playing 11 today.
Rohit Sharma and company’s World Cup campaign has been excellent, the team has not lost a single match in the tournament so far. In the semi-final match, India won the match against England by 68 runs and made its place in the semi-finals. On the other hand, South Africa has also not lost a single match in the tournament, Aiden Markram and company made it to the finals by defeating Afghanistan by nine wickets in the semi-final match.
Team India Expected one change in Playing 11
Sanju Samson to Replace Shivam Dube
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Shivam Dube was selected in the Indian squad for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on the basis of his exceptional performance with the bat in IPL 2024 where he scored 396 runs in 14 matches at an average of 36.00 and and a good looking strike rate of 162.30. His ability to attack the spinners from the word go made a him a good option for the slow conditions of the West Indies and his ability to chip in with some useful overs with the ball gave him the advantage over Rinku Singh.
However, the 31 year old has failed to live upto expectations and barring decent innings of 34 and 28 runs against Bangladesh and Australia respectively, the Southpaw hasn’t contributed according to the expectations. Rohit has not used him much with the ball either and his inconsistent displays with the the bat make his place in the playing 11 even more questionable.
With the T20 World Cup trophy on the line against the South Africans, the Indian team management might just decide to replace Dube with Sanju Samson in the playing 11 for the upcoming important clash.
The Rajasthan Royals skipper has the ability to play pace well and the pitch of the Kensington Oval stadium of Barbados is expected to favour the fast bowlers so Sanju can be a good option for the Rohit Sharma-led team. He was at his best with the bat in IPL which made the selectors select him over KL Rahul. While he wasn’t able to do much with the bat in the warmup game against Bangladesh, his inclusion in the playing 11 can surely prove to be an X factor for the Men in Blue as the Proteas might not be expecting their opposition to make such a big change and they might end up getting caught off guard.
Samson’s inclusion in the playing 11 might also allow Virat Kohli to bat at his favourable number three spot and that might work wonders for the 2007 champions.
India’s likely playing 11 for the final against South Africa: Sanju Samson, Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah.
Cricket Australia on Saturday (29th June) announced their team for the tournament of the T20 World Cup 2024. What caught the attention of many was they hadn’t named India captain Rohit Sharma as skipper of the team, who has guided his side to the final without a single loss.
Cricket Australia instead went with Rashid Khan as the captain. The Afghanistan skipper was sensational as the leader of the team. Under his leadership, his side reached the semifinal and defeated and eliminated big teams in Australia and New Zealand.
Cricket Australia has picked Rohit Sharma as the opening batter in the team of the tournament. The India captain is the leading run-getter for his team with 248 runs. Along with him, Australia opener Travis Head is there at the top as he ended the tournament with over 250 runs to his name.
West Indies Nicholas Pooran is the picked as the No.3. The Caribbean batter slammed 228 runs in the tournament and following him at No.4 is USA batter Aaron Jones and not Suryakumar Yadav, who is touted as the best T20I batter in the world.
Marcus Stoinis also made cut into the team picked by Cricket Australia for the T20 World Cup 2024. The all-rounder was sensational with the bat and ball in the tournament as he mustered 169 runs and also picked crucial wickets for his team. I
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya along with Rashid Khan are the two all-rounders in the team. The Afghanistan skipper along with Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain will be forming the spin bowling department. While Jasprit Bumrah, Anrich Nortje and Fazalhaq Farooqi are the two seamers.
Cricket Australia’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 team the tournament; Rohit Sharma to open
Rohit Sharma (Image from @X)
Here’s Cricket Australia’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 team of the tournament
Rohit Sharma Travis Head Nicholas Pooran (WK) Aaron Jones Marcus Stoinis Hardik Pandya Rashid Khan (C) Rishad Hossain Jasprit Bumrah Anrich Nortje Fazalhaq Farooqi
IND vs SA: The high-octane clash between India and South Africa in the ICC t20 World Cup 2024 final is just a few hours away. Team India will square off with South Africa on Saturday at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. This match will decide who will be the next T20 World Champions. Both teams have not let their opponents win a game in this tournament so far.
7️⃣ checkmates on the road to glory, 1️⃣ more to go ⏳
Team India have won seven matches, with one ending in no result, while South Africa have won eight out of eight. So one of these two teams will take these winning streaks to glory. India have made it to their third ICC final across formats in the last 12–14 months, while it is a first for South Africa. That’s where India might have an edge. Hence, we will talk about three genuine reasons why India are favorites to win the IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final.
Three Reasons why India are Favorites in the IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final
1. Experience of Playing in ICC finals
India will be playing their 12th Men’s ICC final in their history, in which they have won 3 titles overall. Though the win ratio is very low, one thing is certain: India have the experience of playing on a big stage, whereas South Africa will be playing their first ICC final. So India know the pressure of playing in big stages, as this is their third ICC final in a year or so. They know what mistakes they made last time and will be aware of the threats they will face.
2. Winning Momentum
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Both teams are coming off beating all of their opponents in this tournament. But South Africa had some close matches against England, Nepal, and Bangladesh, which went to the last over. On the other hand, India have won almost all of their games comprehensively, which suggests how well they are executing their plans. So they will be confident ahead of the IND vs SA final, and this will help them in the final because almost everyone has made contributions.
3. The Spin Attack
There is no doubt that South Africa have a slight edge over their pacers. But this is a morning game, just like the IND vs ENG semifinal. So if the sun goes up, the ball will start turning and gripping, which will bring spinners into play. That’s where India have an edge. Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja can be very dangerous on this track. That’s where India will have an advantage in the IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final.
IND vs SA: It is time for the biggest game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Two teams that have not lost a game in the ongoing tournament will be up against each other in the final. South Africa will take on India on Saturday at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. This match will decide which team will be the new World T20 Champions. India have not won an ICC tournament in the last 11 years, despite playing a number of knockout games.
So it will be a big responsibility on the shoulders of the team to end this trophy drought. But South Africa can be a threat to them. The current South African team have all the ingredients to challenge India for the trophy, and they can stun Rohit Sharma and co. in the final. Here we will discuss some big reasons why South Africa have an edge in this IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final.
Three Reasons why South Africa are Favorites in the IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final
1. South African pace attack
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The biggest strength of the Proteas is their pace attack. If we compare the pace units of both teams, South Africa have a clear edge in this IND vs SA final. The likes of Marco Janse, Kagiso Rabada, and Anrich Nortje are quality pacers and have been among the wickets in this tournament. Meanwhile, India will stick with a spin-heavy attack. But the weather conditions are expected to be overcast, which will bring pacers into play. So this will be the biggest edge for them.
2. Pressure of winning ICC titles
South Africa have never played in the final of an ICC event, and this will be their first attempt. On the other hand, India have played in multiple finals in recent times and unfortunately lost all of them. So India will be under immense pressure from expectations; that’s where South Africa can put India under more pressure. Without a doubt, India will try to not repeat the mistakes they made in previous ICC finals, while South Africa have never played in an ICC final, and they will look to play as they have played.
3. Balanced Batting Unit
After comparing both batting units, we can see that India have a long batting lineup, but if we compare, we get that South Africa have more firepower in their lineup. They have players like Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs, who are known for scoring at a good rate. Whereas India have batters who are more conventional hitters, If South Africa can plan against the key Indian batters and don’t allow them to hit, it will put pressure on India, and it can end in South Africa’s favour in this IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final.
India vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction: Rohit Sharma’s Team India is set to face Aiden Markram’s South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 Final on Saturday, June 29. The two teams will lock horns at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados.
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One final burst of impeccable performances is what the two teams need before they get their hands on the coveted ICC title. At the end of the contest, both the teams would be in tears, but for different reasons. While one would be elated with their performance, the other would be pained to come this far but return empty-handed.
However, what should remain with them and must be reminded to both India and South Africa is that they were exceptional throughout the competition. No defeats for the two teams so far from the first game of the T20 World Cup to the final, it’s no mean feat.
The ICC titles mean so much to the players and their country, but it has some different emotions for the people of South Africa and India. South Africa hasn’t had many opportunities to play in the ICC finals. They won the inaugural Champions Trophy in 1998 and since then they haven’t managed to qualify for any ICC finals.
On the other side, Team India has been the finalists on many occasions, but they returned without the trophy on all of them, since 2013. It’s been over a decade of “being so near yet so far” from the ICC titles.
However, as India and South Africa meet today, one of them will end their dream of lifting the ICC T20 World Cup glory and it remains to be seen which team it will be. But before that, let’s take a look at the India vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction, T20 World Cup Final Dream11 Team, India’s Playing11, South Africa’s Playing11, Best Fantasy Picks, Kensington Oval Pitch Report.
It’s going to be a pleasing outing for the Pacers in the IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final. As many as 59 wickets have been scalped by the fast bowlers at this venue as compared to 32 picked by the spinners. Only a solitary match during the T20 World Cup in Kensington Oval could breach the 200-run mark. The remaining matches remained below the 190s.
IND vs SA Final: 20 teams fought for a month in USA and the islands of the Caribbean, and finally we got the two best teams after round-robin and elimination rounds into the FINAL of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 here in Barbados.
It is INDIA vs SOUTH AFRICA in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the game is set to be played in the historical cricket arena Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. The Weather Forecast of Bridgetown is not eye-pleasing but considering the rainy season, the reports are still better. This post reads the IND vs SA, Weather Forecast and Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados for the India vs South Africa Final.
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They said a league fixture followed by a Knockout fixture is the best way to get to know the best teams in the tournament and here we are with the two best teams of the tournament: India and South Africa.
Team India 2024 (Image source @X)
Both of them haven’t lost any match in this ICC T20 Tournament. Hence, this will be the fight between two believers and Both would want to end the drought of the ICC Trophy in their cabinet.
Within Eight months, India are set to play another ICC World Cup final and the hopes are very high this time. Rohit Sharma-led team India are still the favorites on paper and on the field, however, they have to put up their best in the contest.
South Africa, on the other hand, entered the World Cup 2024 on the back of a T20I Series loss against West Indies but they have been exceptionally amazing in this tournament having won all of their contest with a complete all-round show.
South Africa | Pic: X (Proteas Men)
It all comes down to the weather and playing conditions at the end. Rohit Sharma said, “We are professionals and we are supposed to adapt to all conditions.” He was right on the point with the pitch and playing conditions but one thing the players can’t control is Weather and here is the concern.
Let’s take a look at the IND vs SA, Weather Forecast and Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of Kensington Oval, Bridgetown for India vs South Africa Final:
The weather forecast of Barbados for Saturday, June 29th, predicts overcast skies, a bit of rain, strong winds, and high humidity for the India vs South Africa match. There is a significant likelihood of rainfall in Bridgetown during the match hours. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 31°C during the day and drop to a low of 29°C in the morning and at night.
During the match, humidity is anticipated to fluctuate between 70-80%, and winds are expected to gust to the East at speeds exceeding 30km/h. The wind will play an important role in the game and will be a big part of the strategies of the teams.
IND vs SA Rain Prediction
An overcast day is expected in Barbados, with a likelihood of rain during the daytime. There is approximately a 50% chance of rain in the afternoon and during the match hours. According to weather.com, the weather forecast for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and South Africa predicts overcast, a bit rainy, and windy conditions.
The Kensington Oval wicket promises an exciting, batting-friendly contest, with an average score of 167 runs and a winning first innings total of 184 since 2022. However, the T20 World Cup 2024 has shaken things up, with an average first innings score of 150 and a thrilling winning score of 182 while batting first. This upcoming clash will be the ninth match of the tournament at this venue, which started with a nail-biting Super Over but has seen fewer close encounters since.
The excitement doesn’t stop there! Teams batting first have triumphed in three of the next four completed matches here. Scotland were off to a blazing start, reaching 90 without loss in just 10 overs against England before rain interrupted the game. In recent matches in Bridgetown, the West Indies and England dismantled the USA, securing easy chases. South Africa is yet to play at this electrifying venue, while India showcased their prowess with a commanding 47-run victory over Afghanistan in their sole appearance. Get ready for more cricketing fireworks!
India vs South Africa Final: The stage is all set for the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 as 2007 winners India (IND) are set to square off against South Africa (RSA) in the title-deciding clash of the competition at the Kensington Oval Stadium of Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday, 29th June. Both the sides have performed exceptionally well since the start of the tournament and have worked hard to reach the final.
While India have been on an unbeaten-run since the start of the competition, the Proteas have been on an winning streak as well. In the upcoming summit encounter, the entire world will witness both the teams having a go at each other as they will be looking to get their hands on the precious T20 World Cup trophy and become world-champions in the shortest format of the game.
Ahead of this all-important encounter, let’s take a lot at the team who might end up lifting the trophy.
T20 World Cup Final 2024: Analysis of both the teams
India (IND): The Indian Cricket Team consistent a strong batting unit with Virat Kohli and Captain Rohit Sharma leading from the front as the openers. The Indian top order batsmen are capable of setting huge scores and have the ability to chase them down in a good fashion as well. The middle order, which consists of vice-captain Hardik Pandya and unorthodox stroke player Suryakumar Yadav provide hard hitting abilities and depth to the Indian batting unit.
Bumrah | Pic:X (BCCI)
Talking about the bowling unit, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah’s speed and Axar Patel’s tight spin bowling provide a good amount of balance to the bowling attack. Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav adds a lot of variety to captain Rohit Sharma with his left handed wrist spin bowling.
Overall, the squad of the Indian Cricket Team is a really balanced one with a good mixture of promising youngsters and highly experienced players, capable of delivering under pressure and in all kind of conditions.
South Africa (RSA): South Africa boasts of some really good players like Quinton de Kock, captain Aiden Markram, David Miller and Kagiso Rabada. Aiden Markram’s leadership skills will be really important in his team’s hopes of lifting the trophy, while De Kock along with his opening partner Reeza Hendricks would like to help their side get off to a good start by attacking the Indian bowlers from the word go.
David Miller will like to play the role of providing the finishing touches to the South African inning to perfection while wicketkeeper batsman Heinrich Klassen will provide a lot of value to the Proteas batting unit with his big hitting abilities.
South Africa | Pic: X (Proteas Men)
Experienced seamer Kagiso Rabada is the leader of the bowling attack of the Proteas and him alongside Anrich Nortje will be key in helping the Aiden Markeam-led team get those crucial breakthroughs.
The spin duo of Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj will be tasked with the duty of keeping the Indian batters in check and restricting their scoring rate.
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Stats
The Cricket teams of India and South Africa have played a total of 26 T20 international matches against each other. Out of these 26 encounters, the Men in Blue have finished out on top on 14 occasions while the Proteas have won in 11 games. One match between the two teams got washed out due to rain.
Number of matches played: 26
India won: 14
South Africa won: 11
T20 World Cup Final: Predicted playing 11’s of both the teams
South Africa – Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram (Captain), David Miller, Heinrich Klassen, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.
T20 World Cup 2024 Final: Prediction of the best performers
Best Batter (Predicted) – Suryakumar Yadav
Indian Cricket Team’s Suryakumar Yadav can prove to be the best batter in the upcoming title-deciding clash against South Africa. SKY was really good for the Men in Blue in the second semi final against England, where he smashed 47 runs in 36 balls, helping his team score a good total of 171 runs on the board. The 33 year old’s ability to hit juicy sixes at will and unorthodox strokes can prove to be the decisive factor for the Indians.
Best Bowler (Predicted) – Anrich Nortje
South African pacer Anrich Nortje can prove to be the best bowler of the match in the upcoming title-deciding match against the Men in Blue. The pitch of the Kensington Oval Stadium favors the seamers and Nortje is someone who loves to ball on balling friendly surfaces.Nortje has been exceptional with the ball for the Proteas throughout the competition and he will be looking to put in yet another good display.
Today’s match prediction between India and South Africa: India to win the final against South Africa.
