South Africa will need 177 to win

In the 2024 T20 World Cup final, South Africa and India faced off. After a strong start in the first over, India experienced setbacks but South Africa couldn't stop Kohli. He scored his first fifty of the tournament, with 76 runs in this crucial match. India reached 176/7 in 20 overs, the highest score in a T20 World Cup final.

Both teams were undefeated in the tournament. South Africa needed 177 runs in 120 balls to fill their trophy cabinet. Kohli, who had only scored 75 runs in the previous seven matches, found form in the final.

Winning the toss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma chose to bat first on the Barbados wicket. India scored 15 runs in the first over, but lost Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant in quick succession. Keshav Maharaj took two wickets, slowing India's momentum. Kagiso Rabada bowled a tight third over, adding pressure.

Surya Kumar Yadav was dismissed by Rabada for just 3 runs, and India was at 34/3. Despite losing early wickets, Kohli and Axar Patel stabilized the innings with a 50-run partnership. Axar was run out for 47, missing his fifty, but Kohli continued, scoring 76 off 59 balls.

In the final over, Anrich Nortje conceded only 9 runs and took two wickets, ending India's innings at 176. Shivam Dube's late efforts contributed significantly, adding 58 runs in the last five overs despite losing three wickets.