In the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa faced off against India at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. The Indian team was led by captain Rohit Sharma, who won the toss and chose to bat first against Aiden Markram’s South African squad.
Throughout the tournament, India has displayed dominant performances with both bat and ball, earning their third T20 World Cup final. On the other hand, South Africa has remained composed in tough game situations, securing wins in the group stage and Super Eight.
Rohit Sharma and Aiden Markram have shown strong leadership for their respective teams during this tournament. As an active player remaining from India’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning lineup, Rohit Sharma has led his team admirably. Similarly, Aiden Markram has guided South Africa through nerve-wracking victories over Bangladesh and Nepal in the group stage.
The playing XI for South Africa includes Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje