The star-studded team outwitted eternal bridesmaids South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final to lift its second T20 World Cup trophy on Saturday. India posted 176 for 7 in 20 overs after captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat first at Kensington Oval, Barbados, after India posted 176 for 7 in 20 overs. In response, South Africa were restricted to 169/8.
The 2024 T20 World Cup champions, Team India, received a sum of $2.45 million from the International Cricket Council.
How much prize money did the 2024 T20 World Cup runners-up South Africa receive?
The sum of $1.28 million was taken home by South Africa, which narrowly missed out on the summit clash.
How much did the losing semi-finalists England and Afghanistan receive?
Both England and Afghanistan, who were knocked out of the tournament after their losses in the semi-finals to India and South Africa, received $787,500 each (INR 6.56 crore approx)
It looked like Rohit Sharma and his men would have to settle for second place in another World Cup final if Heinrich Klaasen didn’t get his way against the in-form Indian spinners. However, they were able to claw their way back into the game with significant help from South Africa.
Hardik Pandya, who had been much maligned by his own supporters over the past six months, defended 16 runs in the final over to secure India’s first ICC trophy since 2013 and their maiden T20 World Cup crown in the post-IPL era.
The relief and jubilation on the faces of Indian stars, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, was evident. The result marked a fitting farewell for head coach Rahul Dravid. The joint effort of Kohli and Patel allowed India to set the highest total in a T20 World Cup final.
“The real beauty of cricket lies in the battles we fight on the field, the friendships we make off the field, and the memories we create together.” – Zaheer Khan