New Delhi. The Indian cricket team gave a big gift to the fans of Team India all over the world by winning the ICC T20 World Cup title. India won by 7 runs in a thrilling match played against South Africa. After winning this match, Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 International. While batting first, the Indian team faltered. King Kohli played an important role in taking the score to 176 runs for 7 wickets by scoring 76 runs in 59 balls. Virat was selected as the Player of the Match.
In the ICC T20 World Cup, the Indian team remained undefeated and won the trophy. Team India, playing under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, fulfilled the dream of Indian team fans all over the world. Former Indian captain Virat Kohli played a memorable innings for the team in the final match and after the match was over, this veteran said goodbye to the format. Virat Kohli said immediately after India became the T20 World Cup champion, “This was my last T20 World Cup for India. This was my last T20 International match for Team India. I want the youth to come forward and take responsibility now.”
Played a memorable innings in his last T20 match
Virat Kohli has played many memorable innings for the Indian team, but this great player who was seen struggling to score runs throughout the tournament, played a match-winning innings in the final match. After losing three big wickets for 34 runs, the Indian team was looking in trouble against South Africa. Virat Kohli not only handled the innings from here but also maintained the run rate. Playing an innings of 76 runs with the help of 6 fours and 2 sixes in 59 balls, he played an important role in taking India to 176 runs. He was chosen as the Player of the Match for this innings.
FIRST PUBLISHED : June 30, 2024, 24:00 IST