The tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir has invited the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team to visit the Union Territory as part of the celebrations. India lifted the T20 World Cup after a 17-year gap, beating South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29. Summarising the final match of the tournament, India won the toss and opted to bat first. After being reduced to 34/3, a counter-attacking partnership between Virat (76) and Axar Patel (47 in 31 balls, with one four and four sixes) of 72 runs restored India's position in the game. Rohit Sharma Reacts on Team India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph, Says ‘So Many Words but Can’t Find the Right Ones’.

A 57-run stand between Virat and Shivam Dube (27 in 16 balls, with three fours and a six) took India to 176/7 in their 20 overs. Keshav Maharaj (2/23) and Anrich Nortje (2/26) were the top bowlers for SA. Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram took a wicket each.

Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department Invites Team India 

In the run chase of 177 runs, the Proteas was reduced to 12/2 and then a 58-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (39 in 31 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Tristan Stubbs (31 in 21 balls, with three fours and a six) brought back SA into the game. A half-century by Heinrich Klaasen (52 in 27 balls, with two fours and five sixes) threatened to take the game away from India. Jay Shah Announces 125 Crore INR Prize Money for Team India After ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph.

However, Arshdeep Singh (2/18), Jasprit Bumrah (2/20), and Hardik (3/20) made a fine comeback in death overs, keeping SA to 169/8 in their 20 overs. Virat secured the 'Player of the Match' for his performance. Now, by securing their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013, India has ended their ICC trophy drought.

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