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Praises pour in as Rohit Sharma's captaincy guides India to World Cup final

Praises pour in as Rohit Sharma's captaincy guides India to World Cup final

India has advanced to the final of the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup and will face South Africa. The Indian team, led by Captain Rohit Sharma, achieved this milestone after defeating England by 68 runs in the semifinals. Batting first, India scored 171 runs in 20 overs, while England was all out for 103 runs.
This victory marks India’s return to the T20 Cricket World Cup final after approximately 10 years. The Indian team has shown a stellar performance throughout the tournament. In the Super 8 stage, India triumphed over Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Australia, securing their spot in the semifinals. Earlier in the group stage, India defeated Pakistan, the USA, and Ireland.
Historically, India won the inaugural T20 Cricket World Cup in 2007 but faced challenges in subsequent tournaments. They reached the Super 8 stage in 2009, 2010, and 2012, and the finals in 2014 but lost to Sri Lanka. The team also reached the semifinals in 2016, the Super 12 stage in 2021, and was eliminated in the semifinals in 2022.
Even as congratulations are pouring in for Captain Rohit Sharma and his team as they prepare for the final showdown, fans are eagerly anticipating the final, hoping for a historic victory. A win against South Africa would mark a monumental achievement for the Indian team and Rohit Sharma’s leadership.