As Rohit and Co. won the thrilling T20 World Cup finale by 7 runs against South Africa on Saturday, India ended an over-a-decade long ICC title drought. The 2024 T20 World Cup title is now India's second in the format. In the inaugural 2007 edition, India won the title under the leadership of legendary MS Dhoni. Read more on TOI
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the day as batsmen struggle in low-scoring matches' The year 2024 has been an interesting one for cricket fans, with bowlers taking center stage in many matches as batsmen struggle to put up big scores. In a stark contrast to the high-scoring games we have become accustomed to in recent years, bowlers have truly saved the day in many instances. One of the standout matches of the year was the Test match between England and Australia, where both teams struggled to put up big scores on a pitch that offered plenty of assistance to the bowlers. In the end, it was the bowlers who proved to be the difference makers, with England's pace attack led by Jofra Archer and Australia's spin duo of Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa wreaking havoc on the opposition. Similarly, in the T20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan, it was the bowlers who stole the show as both teams struggled to get going with the bat. Pakistan's pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali bowled brilliantly to restrict India to a below-par total, while India's spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav kept the Pakistani batsmen in check. The trend of low-scoring matches continued in the IPL, with teams struggling to post big totals on sluggish pitches. Bowlers like Rashid Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kagiso Rabada were instrumental in their team's success, consistently picking up wickets and keeping the opposition in check. Overall, the year 2024 has been a refreshing change for cricket fans, with bowlers taking center stage and showcasing their skills in low-scoring matches. While batsmen may have struggled to put up big scores, it was the bowlers who truly saved the day and provided us with some thrilling contests.