New Delhi: Cricket in India is more than just a sport—it’s a religion. When the Indian cricket team secures an ICC title, it becomes a festival for millions of fans. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India won the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the final. The Indian team showcased phenomenal performance throughout the tournament, creating history by winning the championship without losing a single match.
BCCI Honors Players with 18-Carat Gold Diamond Rings
To celebrate this historic victory, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rewarded each member of the T20 World Cup-winning squad with a 60-gram, 18-carat gold diamond ring. The rings, presented on February 25, 2025, in Mumbai, are personalized with the players’ names, jersey numbers, and details of India’s victories in the tournament. This priceless memento will remain a lifelong memory for the players.
India’s Unstoppable Run in T20 World Cup 2024
Co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, the T20 World Cup 2024 saw India’s sheer dominance. The team delivered one of the most remarkable performances in cricket history.
Group Stage Matches:
India vs Ireland – Won by 8 wickets
India vs Pakistan – Won by 6 runs (thrilling encounter)
India vs USA – Won by 7 wickets
India vs Canada – Match abandoned due to wet outfield
With these wins, India smoothly entered the Super 8 stage, where they continued their outstanding form:
Super 8 Round:
India vs Afghanistan – Won by 47 runs
India vs Bangladesh – Won by 50 runs
India vs Australia – Won by 24 runs
Semi-Final and Final Glory
In the semi-final, India crushed England by 68 runs, securing a spot in the final against South Africa. In a thrilling final, India defended a challenging total, winning by 7 runs to lift their second T20 World Cup trophy.
Star Performers: Bumrah, Kohli, and Rohit Shine
Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the tournament’s biggest match-winner, taking 15 wickets in 8 matches and winning the Player of the Tournament award.
In the final, Virat Kohli played a stunning knock of 76 runs, ensuring a competitive total.
Rohit Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, and Axar Patel made significant contributions throughout the tournament.
Presenting #TeamIndia with their CHAMPIONS RING to honour their flawless campaign in the #T20WorldCup
Diamonds may be forever, but this win certainly is immortalised in a billion hearts. These memories will 'Ring' loud and live with us forever
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— BCCI (@BCCI) February 7, 2025
India Creates History in T20 Cricket
With this victory, India became the first-ever team to win a T20 World Cup without losing a single match. This was India’s second T20 World Cup title, the first being in 2007 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. The 2024 triumph further cemented India’s reputation as a cricketing powerhouse, making fans across the globe proud.