India celebrated a historic victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, breaking an 11-year dry spell in ICC tournaments with a thrilling win over South Africa. Choosing to bat first, India posted a competitive total of 176/7 in their allotted 20 overs. In a gripping chase, South Africa fought hard but ultimately fell short by just seven runs, as stellar performances from Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya steered India to the championship.

Notably, Virat Kohli’s innings stood out as a defining moment in the match. Overcoming recent struggles with form, Kohli played a heroic knock of 76 runs off 59 balls, anchoring India’s innings and setting a challenging target for South Africa. His contribution proved crucial in securing India’s victory and marking a memorable return to form for the star batter.

Following the unforgettable title victory, emotions ran high in the Indian team with tears of joy visible among several players, including captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Virat Kohli’s Emotional Video Call with Family After T20 World Cup Win

Virat Kohli’s emotional reaction became a standout moment of the night. Following the victory, Kohli was seen shedding tears during a video call, likely with his wife Anushka Sharma, as soon as the call connected

Shortly after, Kohli composed himself, wiping away his tears, and transformed into a different persona as he engaged with his children. He entertained them by making funny faces, and together, the entire family celebrated Team India’s historic achievement.

Kohli and Rohit both declared their retirements from T20I cricket, clearing the path for the younger generation of players.

“This was my final T20 World Cup, and achieving this was our ultimate goal. There are times when you feel like you can’t score, and then something like this happens—God is great. It was a now-or-never moment, and we wanted to lift that trophy. This was my last T20 match playing for India. We were determined to win the cup. Yes, I have announced my retirement from T20Is, although it was already widely known. Win or lose, I intended to make this announcement.”

Kohli expressed in the post-match presentation that it’s now the time for the next generation to advance the T20 game and achieve great things, just as they have demonstrated in the IPL. He has full confidence that they will uphold the team’s legacy and propel it to greater heights.