India Wins T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: BCCI Announces Rs 125 Crore Prize Money; Jadeja Joins Rohit, Kohli in T20I Retirement

India clinched the T20 World Cup title in a thrilling final against South Africa, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rewarded the team with a whopping Rs 125 crore prize money. This announcement came on Sunday, following the historic win.

In a significant development, Ravindra Jadeja has decided to retire from T20 Internationals, joining the ranks of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who also announced their T20I retirements after the match. However, like Rohit and Kohli, Jadeja will continue to play in other formats of cricket.

The victory was an emotional moment for the team and fans alike. The final match, held on Saturday, saw India defeating South Africa. It was also the last game for coach Rahul Dravid, who has stepped down from his role.

Reactions to India’s sensational win have been pouring in from all corners. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, have expressed their joy and pride. This victory marks India’s first world title in 13 years.

The match was a nail-biter, with South Africa needing just 30 runs from 30 balls at one point, thanks to Heinrich Klaasen’s aggressive 52 off 27 balls. However, Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya turned the game around by taking crucial wickets, eventually restricting South Africa to 169-8.

This win is India’s second T20 World Cup title and comes after a series of near-misses, including losses in the World Test Championship finals and the 50-over World Cup final at home against Australia.

Captain Rohit Sharma praised his team, saying, “When the pressure is on, the guys know what needs to be done. Today was a perfect example of sticking together with our backs against the wall. We wanted this really bad … very proud of the boys and the management.”

Here is a list of T20 World Cup winners and runners-up over the years:

• 2007: India (Winners), Pakistan (Runners-up)
• 2009: Pakistan (Winners), Sri Lanka (Runners-up)
• 2010: England (Winners), Australia (Runners-up)
• 2012: West Indies (Winners), Sri Lanka (Runners-up)
• 2014: Sri Lanka (Winners), India (Runners-up)
• 2016: West Indies (Winners), England (Runners-up)
• 2021: Australia (Winners), New Zealand (Runners-up)
• 2022: England (Winners), Pakistan (Runners-up)
• 2024: India (Winners), South Africa (Runners-up)

Scroll down to read all the reactions to India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory and the tributes pouring in for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rahul Dravid.