T20 World Cup Final: Prize Money, Awards and All You Need to Know
India triumphed over South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup final on Saturday, ending their 11-year wait for a global title. This victory marked India’s second T20 World Cup win, the first being in 2007 under MS Dhoni, and their first ICC trophy since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
– Player of the Final: Virat Kohli
– Player of the Tournament: Jasprit Bumrah
Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the run charts, followed by India’s Rohit Sharma.
Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi and India’s Arshdeep Singh were the joint-highest wicket-takers.
– India (Winners): USD 2.45 million (approx. Rs 19.95 crore)
– South Africa (Runners-up): USD 1.28 million (approx. Rs 10.64 crore)
– Virat Kohli anchored India’s innings with a crucial 76 runs.
– Suryakumar Yadav made a stunning catch in the final over to dismiss David Miller.
– Hardik Pandya bowled a stellar final over, defending 16 runs and giving away just eight, ensuring India’s victory.
After their win, the Indian team faces logistical challenges due to Hurricane Beryl. They are currently stuck in Barbados and may need to take a charter flight directly to Delhi. Upon their return, a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planned, though players Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shivam Dube will be absent due to their commitment to the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe starting on July 6 in Harare.
Despite the weather-related delays, the team and their fans are celebrating a historic win, marking a significant moment in Indian cricket history.
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