New Delhi [India]June 30 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) General Secretary Jay Shah on Sunday announced a prize of Rs 125 crore for Team India for winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

He took to social media and also praised the talent, determination and sportsmanship of the Indian team.

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“I am happy to announce a prize fund of INR 125 crore for Team India to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has displayed immense talent, determination and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches and support staff for this incredible achievement!” Jay Shah wrote on X.

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Brilliant performances from trio Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya along with phenomenal knocks from Virat Kohli and Axar Patel helped India end their ICC Cup drought and win their second ICC T20 World Cup title beating South Africa by seven points. . of interest in Barbados on Saturday.

Once again, the Proteas are heartbroken but are yet to win the ICC title. Meanwhile, India ended an 11-year ICC Cup drought by winning their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013. India were the first team to win the title undefeated.

At the end of the last match of the tournament, India won the toss and elected to bat first. After being reduced to 34/3, a counter-attacking partnership between Virat (76) and Axar Patel (47 in 31 balls, with four fours and four sixes) of 72 runs restored India's lead in the match. The partnership of Virat and Shivam Dubey (27 in 16 balls, with three fours and four sixes) helped India reach 176/7 in 20 innings.

Keshav Maharaj (2/23) and Anrich Nortje (2/26) were South Africa's best bowlers. Marko Janssen and Aiden Markram both took wickets.

In a chase of 177 runs, the Proteas were reduced to 12/2, then a 58-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (39 in 31 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Tristan Stubbs (31 in 21 balls, with three fours and a six) brought SA back into the game. A half-century from Heinrich Klaassen (52 in 27 balls, with two fours and five sixes) threatened to take the game away from India. However, Arshdeep Singh (2/18), Jasprit Bumrah (2/20) and Hardik (3/20) came back well in the death overs, keeping SA at 169/8 in 20 overs.

Virat received the 'Man of the Match' award for his performance. And now, by winning their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013, India have ended their drought by winning the ICC Trophy. (ANI)

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