Surprising Records & Stats Emerged from the IND vs SA Final Match

In a dramatic T20 World Cup final against South Africa, India emerged victorious to claim their second championship. The match was packed with surprises, including boundary-happy Indian batsmen, a South African six that nearly reached Mars, and a Houdini-like spell from an Indian bowler. Fielding blunders added to the fun in a game that shattered records and showcased the zaniness of T20 cricket.

India’s Unbeaten Streak

India became the first team to win the men’s T20 World Cup without losing a single game throughout the tournament. They won all eight of their completed matches and had one washout against Canada in the first round. This unbeaten streak ties India with Australia and South Africa for the longest winning streak in the tournament’s history. Australia’s streak spanned the 2022 and 2024 editions, while South Africa’s was halted by their defeat in the final.

Toss Factor

The win-loss record of teams winning the toss in men’s T20 World Cup finals is now 8-1. The only team to lose after winning the toss was Sri Lanka in 2009 against Pakistan. India’s victory adds to the rare instances where a team has won the final while defending a total. Previously, only India in 2007 and the West Indies in 2012 had achieved this feat.

India’s Second Title

This second win cements India’s standing as a dominant force in the T20 format at the global level. They join the West Indies, which won in 2012 and 2016, and England, which claimed titles in 2010 and 2022. This victory cements India’s status as a powerhouse in T20 cricket.

Rohit Sharma Joins Elite List

Rohit Sharma became the ninth player to be part of two T20 World Cup final wins. He joins an elite group of West Indian players who have achieved this milestone: Daren Sammy, Marlon Samuels, Chris Gayle, Johnson Charles, Dwayne Bravo, Samuel Badree, Andre Russell, and Denesh Ramdin.

Highest Total in a Final

Scoring 176 runs against South Africa, India achieved a historic milestone with the highest total ever in a men’s T20 World Cup final. This surpasses Australia’s 173 for 2 against New Zealand in 2021. The combined score of 345 runs in this final also matches the highest aggregate for a men’s T20 World Cup final, showcasing the high-scoring nature of the match.

Heinrich Klaasen’s Fastest Fifty

Heinrich Klaasen’s blistering fifty off just 23 balls is the fastest in any men’s World Cup final. He shattered the previous record held by Mitchell Marsh, who scored a fifty off 31 balls in the 2021 final against New Zealand. Klaasen’s innings added a thrilling dimension to the final, even though it wasn’t enough to secure a win for South Africa.

Near Miss for South Africa

South Africa needed only 30 runs from 24 balls with six wickets in hand at the start of the 16th over, a mere 16.95% of their target. The scenario in this men’s T20I saw the team requiring a very small percentage of target runs in the final five overs, despite having six or more wickets remaining. New Zealand’s 15.06% requirement against South Africa in 2012 remains the lowest. Both instances highlight the tense finishes and the narrow margins that often decide T20 matches.

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