India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

T20 World Cup final, Barbados

India 176-7 (20 overs): Kohli 76 (59), Axar 47 (31); Maharaj 2-23, Nortje 2-26

South Africa 169-8 (20 overs): Klaasen 52 (27)

India won by 7 runs

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India ended their 13-year hold for a world title by fighting backmost to hit South Africa successful a thrilling T20 World Cup final.

The Proteas needed 26 from 24 balls successful pursuit of 177, but nan wicket of Heinrich Klaasen for 52 from 27 swung a melodramatic crippled successful India’s favour.

Arshdeep Singh conceded only 4 from nan penultimate over, leaving Hardik Pandya to take sides 16 from nan last.

David Miller was sensationally caught by Suryakumar Yadav astatine long-off for 21 from nan first shot earlier India closed retired a seven-run win.

It sparked jubilant scenes among nan India players and fans successful Barbados, including superstar Virat Kohli, who dragged his broadside to 176-7 pinch 76 disconnected 58.

For South Africa it was a horrible conclusion that brought backmost each of nan symptom of World Cups past.

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