The World Cup 2024 in the T20 format will forever be etched in the hearts of Indian cricket fans. Hosted jointly by the West Indies and the USA, the tournament saw India finally break their ICC title drought and script an unbeaten campaign crowned with historic performances.
Let’s take a deep dive into India’s complete match-by-match journey, records broken, and iconic moments from the World Cup 2024.
Group Stage Matches (Group A) India vs Ireland – June 5,
The World Cup 2024 in the T20 format will forever be etched in the hearts of Indian cricket fans. Hosted jointly by the West Indies and the USA, the tournament saw India finally break their ICC title drought and script an unbeaten campaign crowned with historic performances.
Let’s take a deep dive into India’s complete match-by-match journey, records broken, and iconic moments from the World Cup 2024.
Group Stage Matches (Group A) India vs Ireland June 5, 2024 (New York)
- India started their World Cup 2024 campaign with a solid win.
- Highlight: Rohit Sharma scored a classy 52 and became the first Indian to hit 600+ T20I boundaries.
- Result: India won by 8 wickets.
India vs Pakistan – June 9, 2024 (New York)
- This was one of the most thrilling encounters of the World Cup 2024.
- India defended a modest 119-run total with exceptional bowling.
- Star: Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) choked Pakistan in the death overs.
- Result: India won by 6 runs.
India vs USA – June 12, 2024 (New York)
- Playing the hosts USA, India put on a clinical performance.
- Highlight: Arshdeep Singh took 4/9, the best Indian bowling figures in the tournament.
- Result: India won by 7 wickets and topped Group A.
Super 8 Stage
India vs Afghanistan – June 20, 2024 (Barbados)
- India dominated Afghanistan with both bat and ball.
- Top performer: Suryakumar Yadav scored 53, and Bumrah shined again with 3/7.
- Result: India won by 47 runs.
India vs Bangladesh – June 22, 2024 (Antigua)
- India maintained their winning streak.
- Highlight: Best powerplay score of 53/1 in the World Cup 2024 for India.
- Result: India won by 50 runs.
India vs Australia – June 24, 2024 (St. Lucia)
- A fiery knock from Rohit Sharma (92 off 41 balls) helped India post a big total.
- Historic Feat: Rohit became the first player to hit 200 T20I sixes.
- Result: India won by 24 runs.
India vs England – June 27, 2024 (Guyana – Semi-final)
- Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav dismantled England’s batting.
- Result: India won by 68 runs and entered the final unbeaten.
The Grand Finale
India vs South Africa – June 29, 2024 (Bridgetown – Final)
- India batted first and posted 176/7 the highest score in a T20 World Cup final.
- Top Performer: Virat Kohli played a match-defining knock of 76 (Player of the Match).
- Climax: Hardik Pandya defended 16 off the final over. India won by 7 runs.
India’s Unmatched Records in World Cup 2024
- Unbeaten Champions: India became the first team to win the World Cup 2024 without losing a single match.
- Rohit Sharma:
- Most sixes in T20Is (200+)
- Most wins as T20I captain (50+ victories)
- Most runs by an Indian captain in a single T20 World Cup
- Virat Kohli:
- Player of the Match in the final
- Surpassed 1,200 runs in T20 World Cup history
- Jasprit Bumrah:
- Player of the Tournament
- 15 wickets in the tournament at an economy of 4.17
- Arshdeep Singh:
- 4/9 vs USA – Best Indian figures in T20 World Cup history
- Suryakumar Yadav:
- Most strike-rate-efficient batter of the World Cup 2024
- Highest Powerplay Runs: 53/1 vs Bangladesh — India’s best in a T20 World Cup game
- Best Bowling Economy: India’s bowling unit recorded an average death-over economy of 6.48
Leadership & Team Strategy
- Rohit Sharma’s captaincy was widely praised for its calm demeanor and tactical flexibility.
- Dravid’s farewell gift: The legendary coach ended his tenure on a high with an ICC title.
- Balanced attack: The combination of experience and youth helped India dominate in every department.
Where to Watch Replays & Highlights
- Star Sports (TV)
- Disney+ Hotstar (Streaming)
- ICC.tv, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo for stats & updates
Final Thoughts
The World Cup 2024 was not just a tournament it was a statement by Team India. With flawless performances, strong leadership, and historic feats, the Men in Blue gave fans a year to cherish. It was not just about lifting the trophy; it was about restoring pride, ending an 11-year ICC title drought, and inspiring a new generation of cricketers.
As Rohit, Kohli, and Jadeja bid farewell to T20Is, the legacy of the
World Cup 2024 remains unforgettable a golden chapter in Indian cricket history.
- India started their World Cup 2024 campaign with a solid win.
- Highlight: Rohit Sharma scored a classy 52 and became the first Indian to hit 600+ T20I boundaries.
- Result: India won by 8 wickets.
India vs Pakistan – June 9, 2024 (New York)
- This was one of the most thrilling encounters of the World Cup 2024.
- India defended a modest 119-run total with exceptional bowling.
- Star: Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) choked Pakistan in the death overs.
- Result: India won by 6 runs.
India vs USA – June 12, 2024 (New York)
- Playing the hosts USA, India put on a clinical performance.
- Highlight: Arshdeep Singh took 4/9, the best Indian bowling figures in the tournament.
- Result: India won by 7 wickets and topped Group A.
Super 8 Stage
India vs Afghanistan – June 20, 2024 (Barbados)
- India dominated Afghanistan with both bat and ball.
- Top performer: Suryakumar Yadav scored 53, and Bumrah shined again with 3/7.
- Result: India won by 47 runs.
India vs Bangladesh – June 22, 2024 (Antigua)
- India maintained their winning streak.
- Highlight: Best powerplay score of 53/1 in the World Cup 2024 for India.
- Result: India won by 50 runs.
India vs Australia – June 24, 2024 (St. Lucia)
- A fiery knock from Rohit Sharma (92 off 41 balls) helped India post a big total.
- Historic Feat: Rohit became the first player to hit 200 T20I sixes.
- Result: India won by 24 runs.
India vs England – June 27, 2024 (Guyana – Semi-final)
- Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav dismantled England’s batting.
- Result: India won by 68 runs and entered the final unbeaten.
The Grand Finale
India vs South Africa – June 29, 2024 (Bridgetown – Final)
- India batted first and posted 176/7 the highest score in a T20 World Cup final.
- Top Performer: Virat Kohli played a match-defining knock of 76 (Player of the Match).
- Climax: Hardik Pandya defended 16 off the final over. India won by 7 runs.
India’s Unmatched Records in World Cup 2024
- Unbeaten Champions: India became the first team to win the World Cup 2024 without losing a single match.
- Rohit Sharma:
- Most sixes in T20Is (200+)
- Most wins as T20I captain (50+ victories)
- Most runs by an Indian captain in a single T20 World Cup
- Virat Kohli:
- Player of the Match in the final
- Surpassed 1,200 runs in T20 World Cup history
- Jasprit Bumrah:
- Player of the Tournament
- 15 wickets in the tournament at an economy of 4.17
- Arshdeep Singh:
- 4/9 vs USA – Best Indian figures in T20 World Cup history
- Suryakumar Yadav:
- Most strike-rate-efficient batter of the World Cup 2024
- Highest Powerplay Runs: 53/1 vs Bangladesh — India’s best in a T20 World Cup game
- Best Bowling Economy: India’s bowling unit recorded an average death-over economy of 6.48
Leadership & Team Strategy
- Rohit Sharma’s captaincy was widely praised for its calm demeanor and tactical flexibility.
- Dravid’s farewell gift: The legendary coach ended his tenure on a high with an ICC title.
- Balanced attack: The combination of experience and youth helped India dominate in every department.
Where to Watch Replays & Highlights
- Star Sports (TV)
- Disney+ Hotstar (Streaming)
- ICC.tv, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo for stats & updates
Final Thoughts
The World Cup 2024 was not just a tournament it was a statement by Team India. With flawless performances, strong leadership, and historic feats, the Men in Blue gave fans a year to cherish. It was not just about lifting the trophy; it was about restoring pride, ending an 11-year ICC title drought, and inspiring a new generation of cricketers.
As Rohit, Kohli, and Jadeja bid farewell to T20Is, the legacy of the World Cup 2024 remains unforgettable a golden chapter in Indian cricket history.