Virat Kohli turned the attention to Jasprit Bumrah at the felicitation ceremony at Wankhede Stadium, inspiring the audience to yell “Boom Boom” in encouragement. After Axar Patel’s costly 14th over in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final, South Africa needed to score 30 runs off 30 balls. In an attempt to avenge previous ICC final disappointments, Rohit Sharma, who saw that Team India was headed for yet another World Cup disaster, chose to insert Jasprit Bumrah for the vital final overs against the fearsome South African batting lineup.
What happened in the last 5 overs turned into an important chapter
What happened next turned into an important chapter in cricket history. India defeated South Africa by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in Barbados thanks to a match-defining performance by Bumrah, especially in the final five overs. After displaying his batting prowess earlier in the ceremony, Kohli praised Bumrah for his outstanding bowling that swung the match in India’s favor. “Those final five overs were really spectacular, but there was a moment when we thought it would slip away again. Throughout the entire competition, Jasprit Bumrah kept us in the game. He had a tremendous performance in the last overs. Let’s throw down a thunderous applause for him. “We are fortunate that he performs for us,” Kohli remarked to the rapturous Wankhede audience.
The fans echoed Kohli’s sentiments, chanting ‘Boom Boom’ to honor Bumrah’s contribution. The event’s presenter, Gaurav Kapur, suggested the idea of signing a petition to declare Bumrah a national treasure. When asked if he would sign it, Kohli immediately agreed.
Bumrah’s bowling was crucial to India’s triumph in the championship match. He put a lot of pressure on the South African batsmen by giving up just two runs in his next over, the 18th, and conceding only four runs in his third over, the 16th of the innings. Furthermore, Bumrah’s firing of Marco Jansen played a crucial role in India’s victory. He was named Player of the Tournament for his overall performance during the competition. India became the first men’s team to win the T20 World Cup without dropping a single match thanks in large part to Bumrah’s 15 wickets.
The felicitation ceremony and the open bus parade in Mumbai were celebrations of India’s remarkable World Cup victory, with special recognition given to Bumrah’s game-changing performances. This victory marked India’s first World Cup title in 13 years, cementing Bumrah’s status as a crucial player in the team.
