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India break ICC trophy drought after 13 years, beat South Africa by 7 runs to win T20 World Cup 2024

It was India's second T20 World Cup victory after they had won it in 2007 under the legendary MS Dhoni in South Africa, and first since winning the Champions Trophy in 2013

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Rohit Sharma celebrates the fall of a wicket with teammates (Pic: AFP)

Rohit Sharma celebrates the fall of a wicket with teammates (Pic: AFP)

On an emotion-filled day, India ended their 11-year wait for a global trophy, overcoming South Africa, who chocked at the business end of the match by seven runs to emerge champions in the T20 World Cup 2024 final.

It was India's second T20 World Cup victory after they had won it in 2007 under the legendary MS Dhoni in South Africa, and first since winning the Champions Trophy in 2013.

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