The calendar flips to June 29, 2025, and social media timelines are flooded with nostalgic posts and celebratory messages. It marks the one-year anniversary of India's triumphant victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa in Barbados. The Rohit Sharma-led side defeated South Africa by 7 runs in a thrilling encounter, securing their second T20 World Cup title and ending an 11-year drought for an ICC trophy.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) commemorated the occasion by sharing a video on X, reminiscing the euphoric feeling of the win. The post was captioned, “Do you remember what Euphoria feels like? Relive that Champions feeling with the Champions One year of celebrating pride, glory, and togetherness”.
Captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya also took to Instagram to share emotional videos, reliving the historic day. Sharma captioned his video, “On This Day,” while Pandya wrote, “A day I'll never forget. A day we'll never forget. For all of us, India”. Suryakumar Yadav, known for his game-changing catch in the match, also shared his memories on Instagram, dedicating the win to the team and the billions of fans who supported them.
Fans have expressed their gratitude to Rohit Sharma for bringing the trophy home. Social media platforms are buzzing with fans sharing their recollections of the nail-biting final. "The feeling which still gives goosebumps," one user commented. Another wrote, "That final over, that last ball, those celebrations memories that will live forever. Thank you, Team India!". Many fans are also requesting the full match or highlights to be released on YouTube.
The victory was especially sweet as it was the first World Cup win for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma together. It also marked Rahul Dravid's first World Cup win as a coach with a senior team. Virat Kohli's crucial innings of 76 runs off 59 balls in the final was a major contribution to India's respectable total of 176. The victory was a testament to the team's resilience and determination, especially after facing criticism and skepticism in the lead-up to the tournament. India remained undefeated throughout the tournament, showcasing their dominance and skill. The team knocked England out of the tournament and played a significant role in ending Pakistan and Australia's hopes.
The ICC has also posted highlights of the final match between South Africa and India. Other highlights from the T20 World Cup 2024 are available on Hotstar.
