India became World Champions by winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in style. They did not lose any game in the tournament and became the first side to win the T20 World Cup without losing any game. Rohit Sharma led from the front and batted selflessly in the tournament, which contributed largely to India’s win. He was sensational with his tactics and orchestrated the win with his tactical brilliance.
WATCH: A Fan Recreates Rohit Sharma’s Iconic World Cup Winning Celebration In Los Angeles
During the trophy celebration, Sharma imitated the slow walk celebration famously done by Lionel Messi during lifting the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy. Now, as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in the final of the Copa America 2024 in USA, a fan has imitated the same slow walk celebration done by Rohit Sharma while lifting the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.
A fan recreating Rohit Sharma's iconic World Cup winning celebration in Los Angeles. 🫡🇮🇳
– The Hitman of World Cricket! pic.twitter.com/1xF1hzoqa7
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 17, 2024
India beat South Africa by 7 runs in a rollercoaster final in Barbados on June 29. India won the toss and elected to bat first. They were 34-3 at one stage and staring down the barrel. However, Virat Kohli, who had been struggling with his form throughout the World Cup, stood up on the day of the final. He along with Axar Patel resurrected India’s innings as the set a target of 177 runs for South Africa to chase.
At one stage with Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller firing, the game was all but over for Team India. With 30 runs needed of 30 balls, Hardik Pandya picked up the wicket of Klaasen and started a miracle. Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh followed it up with two brilliant overs. At the end, Pandya defended the 16 runs off the final over as Suryakumar Yadav took a sensational catch on the first ball of the final over to change the match to India’s favour. India won an ICC event after 11 long years and gave the fans immense joy.
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