India beat South Africa to win T20 World Cup
India defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final to lift the T20 World Cup on Saturday
After posting 176 runs for the loss of seven wickets, Indian bowlers finished the task by restricting South Arfrica to 169 runs for the loss of eight wickets.
India had last won the title in 2007 under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
Apart from bowling the tight last over, Hardik Pandya remained the strike bowler for India as he picked up three runs by giving away 20 runs.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli top scored for India by contributing 76 runs.
This was the first time South Africa played a T20 World Cup final.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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