- By Namrata Vijay
- Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:20 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
IND vs SA 2024 T20 World Cup Final: Rohit Sharma helped India win their second T20 World Cup trophy after beating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados, and won the elusive title after 17 years. Rohit was part of the Indian team when they first won the title in 2007 under MS Dhoni's leadership 2007 and then after 17 years, he helped the team win their second title. Rohit, who retired from the shortest format after winning the title, talked about their brilliant win and admitted that it was a miracle.
“With that final (2023 ODI World Cup) in Ahmedabad, God has been very kind, and we went on to win the finals. From the position we were in, and to go on and win that final after that, it was truly a miracle, and then 8 months later, India went on to win another ICC trophy. So I am pretty happy with that," Rohit was quoted as saying at an event on Tuesday.
During the summit clash of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Proteas needed 30 runs from as many balls to win the match, but they couldn't do so and lost the match by 7 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh took two wickets each in that match, whereas Hardik Pandya took three wickets.
Rohit on 2026 T20 WC
In the T20 World Cup event on Tuesday in Mumbai, Rohit was told to choose two finalists for the next year's mega event, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka. He revealed that he wants India to play in the summit clash and defend the title.
“Obviously, I want India to be in the finals. Can’t really put my finger on another team and say this and that. India playing the final against any team and India coming out on top is what I would love to see, and I’m pretty sure… I don’t know… what the others want. But I don’t care about the opposition, to be honest. I prefer India to be there, and then let’s see what happens," he concluded.