On This Day: India had a memorable day on June 29, 2024 as they won the Men’s T20 World Cup title after beating South Africa by seven runs in the final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
In Short
- India beat South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final
- Virat Kohli won the Player of the Match award
- Kohli and Rohit Sharma also announced their T20I retirements
A year ago, on this very day, Indian cricket reached a glorious pinnacle. On June 29, 2024, the Men in Blue lifted the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a heart-stopping seven-run win in the final over South Africa at the iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
It wasn’t just a win – it was the end of a long wait, a redemption story 17 years in the making. For Rohit Sharma, who had tasted glory as a youngster in 2007, this triumph was extra special. This time, he held the trophy aloft as captain – leading from the front, inspiring a nation.
