India finally won the match with so many balls to spare and vanquished South Africa’s performance to get the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. Here are three critical decisions that led to the heartbreaking moment that South Africa arrived at the football World Cup.
Inability to Handle Pressure
The occasion has its toll where it pressures the team and it is clear that South Africa was under this pressure. This failure to capitalize on a favorable circumstance was an early indication of how they fall apart psychologically when testing their metal against the Cockerels. The sort of batting that was observed was certainly that of a team that could not handle the pressure of expectation. In preparation for the next match which will provide them with an opportunity to make amends, they will have to pay special attention to their mental strength: how to remain focused and relaxed during the critical moments of the game and not lose it.
Heinrich Klassen’s Dismissal
The 17th over dismissal of set batsman Henrich Klaasen was the turning point of the match which went in favour of India. Klaasen had hit 24 in the 15th over and seemed set but then Hardik Pandya got him out with a piece of intelligent bowling.
India’s Death Bowling
India’s death bowling was brilliant especially from Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh they did not allow the runs to flow in the last two overs. Bumrah let in two runs and got rid of Marco Jansen in the 18th over while Arshdeep Singh bowled a wicket-less 19th over, which meant that the remaining run chase was always going to be an uphill task for South Africa.
