T20 World Cup 2024: Top 3 batting highlights from the winning Indian team

The 2024 T20 World Cup in USA & West Indies has concluded on a high note, with India winning their second-ever T20 World Cup title since the tournament’s inception in 2007. This also marks the end of a long 11-year hiatus of the team not winning any ICC title. Before the start of the tournament, many had lowered their expectations of the team, as their key players were not up to the mark in the 2024 IPL edition.

But, as they say, a nation-based commitment unleashes the best; all the departments have been phenomenal in providing some memorable moments. The Indian batting unit has seamlessly faced all the pitch conditions and challenges and created impact through runs. In this writeup, we delve into the top batting performances from the winning Indian side of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

1. Rohit Sharma (92 runs off 41 balls) vs Australia

During the Super-8 stage, Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, faced Australia’s formidable pace attack. His innings of 92 runs off 41 balls, marked by seven fours and eight over-the-park smashes, was a turning point in the match. With a colossal strike rate of 224.39, Rohit’s aggressive approach was instrumental in India’s victory, as they secured their semi-final spot by defeating Australia.

His aggressive attitude proved vital, as India made a big total and won the match by 24 runs to secure their semi-final position. Even in the semi-final, Rohit took on England’s bowlers on a rigid surface, scoring a fifty that helped India score 171 before spin took over and reduced the opposition to 103.  

2. Virat Kohli (76 runs off 59 balls) vs South Africa

Despite being in low form, Virat Kohli, the superstar of the game, delivered one of the tournament’s most significant hits. His innings of 76 runs off 59 balls, including six fours, was a testament to his resilience. Kohli’s innings, which included three fours in the opening over against Marco Jansen, was a significant contribution to India’s victory.

His two sixes off Kagiso Rabada in the final stages of the innings propelled India above 150. Axar Patel, who has played some vital innings with the bat, was also instrumental in Kohli’s resilient performance, as he continued to find frequent boundaries in his contribution of 47 off 31 balls as India scored 176/7 and went on to win by seven runs. This innings played a pivotal role in clinching their second-ever T20 World Cup title after over 17 years.

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3. Rishabh Pant (42 runs off 31 balls) vs Pakistan

Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter, in his first assignment for the national side since returning from injury, produced some significant contributions batting at number three, including a memorable performance against Pakistan in a low-scoring thriller. His innings of 42 runs off 31 balls, which included six fours, was a crucial factor in India’s victory. The Southpaw collaborated with troubleshooter Axar to help India to a decent total of 119.

Despite compiling one of the lowest totals, India defeated their bitter rivals by holding them to 113/7 and winning by six runs in New York. Pant’s knock was critical since he scored those runs on a rough surface at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York. His first innings of 36* runs off 26 balls after the accident against Ireland proved his ability to provide clutch innings in any conditions.