Cometh the hour, cometh Jasprit Bumrah! In the crucial T20 World Cup 2024 final, Bumrah once again showcased his extraordinary skills, dismissing Rezza Hendricks with an absolute peach of a delivery. In just the second over, Bumrah unleashed his magic. He bowled a full-length delivery that initially angled into the middle stump but then moved away late, catching Hendricks completely off guard.
Reeza Hendricks, attempting a front-foot push drive with a straight bat, played down the wrong line. The ball zipped past the outside edge and clattered into the top of the off stump. It was an unplayable delivery from the right-arm pacer, sending Hendricks back to the pavilion for just 4 runs off 5 balls. Hendricks could only nod in acknowledgement of the brilliant delivery as he walked back.
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This early breakthrough was crucial for India, drawing first blood and shifting the momentum slightly in their favour as they defended a target of 177 runs. Bumrah’s dismissal of Hendricks provided a significant boost to the Indian team, reinforcing their chances in this high-stakes match.
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India set a competitive total of 177 runs, largely thanks to a resurgent knock from Virat Kohli. After struggling for form throughout the tournament, Kohli found his rhythm at the perfect time, scoring a commanding 76 runs. His innings was a mix of elegant stroke play and aggressive hitting, anchoring the Indian batting effort and giving them a solid platform to defend.
As the match progressed, Bumrah’s early strike was a reminder of why he is considered one of the best bowlers in the world. His ability to deliver under pressure and take crucial wickets in key moments has been instrumental in India’s journey to the final. With a strong total on the board and a formidable bowling attack led by Bumrah, India’s chances of lifting the T20 World Cup trophy looked promising.
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South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
