India secured their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title by edging out South Africa by 7 runs in the 2024 final at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 29, 2024. Batting first, India reached 176/7 in 20 overs, powered by Virat Kohli’s 76 off 59 balls. South Africa fell short at 169/8 despite Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive 52 off 27.
The match came down to a thrilling chase, with India’s bowlers led by Hardik Pandya’s 3/20 holding firm to defend the total. Kohli earned Player of the Match for his anchoring knock. Full details on the ESPN scorecard.
This victory marked India’s first T20 World Cup win since 2007 and capped an unbeaten tournament run.
Match Result and Final Scores
| Teams | Result | Player of the Match | Venue and Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa vs India | India won by 7 runs | Virat Kohli (76 runs) | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados June 29, 2024 |
- India posted 176/7 (RR 8.80), with Kohli’s 76 (59b, 6×4, 2×6, SR 128.81) as top score.
- Axar Patel contributed 47 (31b, 1×4, 4×6, SR 151.61).
- South Africa reached 169/8 (RR 8.45), led by Klaasen’s 52 (27b).
- Quinton de Kock scored 39 (31b).
- Pandya (3/20), Bumrah (2/18), and Arshdeep Singh (2/20) took 7 wickets for 58 runs.
- Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje claimed 2 wickets each for South Africa.
- India’s first T20WC title since 2007.
| Aspect | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 176/7 | 169/8 |
| Overs | 20 | 20 |
| Run Rate | 8.80 | 8.45 |
| Target | 177 | – |
| Top Batsman | Kohli 76 | Klaasen 52 |
| Best Bowler | Pandya 3/20 | Maharaj/Nortje 2 each |
| Result Margin | Winner | 7 runs short |
| Tournament Stage | Champions | Runners-up |
Batting Scorecard Details
India’s Innings
India lost early wickets but recovered through Kohli and Patel’s partnership.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180.00 | c Klaasen b Maharaj (1.4) |
| Virat Kohli | 76 | 59 | 6 | 2 | 128.81 | c Rabada b Jansen (18.5) |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c de Kock b Maharaj (1.6) |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 | c Klaasen b Rabada (4.3) |
| Axar Patel | 47 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 151.61 | run out (de Kock) (13.3) |
| Shivam Dube | 27 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 168.75 | c Miller b Nortje (19.4) |
| Hardik Pandya | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 | not out |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | c Maharaj b Nortje (19.6) |
| Extras | Not detailed | – | – | – | – | – |
Partnership Highlight: Kohli and Patel added crucial runs before the 106-4 wicket at 13.3 overs.
Fall of wickets: 23-1 (Sharma, 1.4), 23-2 (Pant, 1.6), 34-3 (Yadav, 4.3), 106-4 (Patel, 13.3), 163-5 (Kohli, 18.5), 174-6 (Dube, 19.4), 176-7 (Jadeja, 19.6). Details via Sky Sports.
South Africa’s Chase
De Kock (39 off 31) and Klaasen (52 off 27) led the effort but collapsed late.
Bowling Figures and Wickets
India’s Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 6.67 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Others | – | – | – | – | – |
Defensive Stand: Pandya, Bumrah, and Arshdeep took 7 wickets for 58 runs in 11 overs total.
South Africa’s Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.67 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Others (Rabada, Jansen) | – | – | – | 3 | – |
Figures from ICC.
Key Performers and Player of the Match
Virat Kohli’s composed 76 off 59 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes, anchored India’s innings and earned him Player of the Match honors, as per ESPN.
Axar Patel’s 47 off 31 provided acceleration. Heinrich Klaasen nearly turned the chase with 52 off 27.
Hardik Pandya starred with the ball, taking 3/20 in 3 overs.
Match Timeline: Key Events and Fall of Wickets
- 1.4 ov: 23-1, Rohit Sharma c Klaasen b Maharaj.
- 1.6 ov: 23-2, Pant c de Kock b Maharaj.
- 2.3 ov: SA 12-2, Markram out.
- 4.3 ov: 34-3, Yadav c Klaasen b Rabada.
- 8.5 ov: SA 70-3, Stubbs out.
- 12.3 ov: SA 106-4, de Kock out (39).
- 13.3 ov: 106-4, Axar Patel run out.
- 16.1 ov: SA 151-5, Klaasen out (52).
- 18.5 ov: 163-5, Kohli c Rabada b Jansen.
- 19.5 ov: SA 168-8, Rabada out. India wins by 7 runs.
Established Facts vs Uncertainties
| Established Information | Unclear or Partial Details |
|---|---|
| Final scores: India 176/7, SA 169/8 | Full South Africa batting order beyond top scores |
| Kohli 76, PoM; Klaasen 52 | Exact extras breakdown |
| Pandya 3/20, Bumrah 2/18 | Complete SA bowling figures for all overs |
| Date, venue, result confirmed | Match referee full details |
| Fall of wickets timelines | Partnership runs not specified |
Tournament Context
This final capped India’s unbeaten T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, their first title since 2007. South Africa reached their first final since 2021 but fell short.
Related Match Note: A separate India Tour of South Africa 1st T20I on November 8, 2024, at Kingsmead saw India win by 61 runs; details on NDTV.
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Primary Sources
Sky Sports provided detailed fall of wickets and player dismissals.
Business Standard covered the November series opener. View coverage.
Scorecard Summary
India defended 176 to win by 7 runs in the T20 World Cup final, highlighted by Kohli’s 76 and Pandya’s 3/20. Full stats across official platforms. Explore further with VQB Final Test – 2025 Dates Eligibility Format Results.
Who won the South Africa vs India T20 World Cup 2024 final?
India won by 7 runs.
What was Virat Kohli’s score?
76 off 59 balls, Player of the Match.
Key India bowlers?
Pandya 3/20, Bumrah 2/18, Arshdeep 2/20.
South Africa’s top scorer?
Heinrich Klaasen 52 off 27.
Match venue?
Kensington Oval, Barbados, June 29, 2024.
India’s total?
176/7 in 20 overs.
Fall of first wicket for India?
23-1 at 1.4 overs, Sharma out.
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