2024 T20 World Cup: An Interactive Review

The Tournament Story

The 2024 T20 World Cup was a spectacle of contrasts, defined by compelling narratives that unfolded across the Caribbean and the USA. From flawless campaigns to heartbreaking defeats and fairytale runs, this section explores the key storylines that shaped an unforgettable tournament.

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India's Perfect Run

Ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought, India became the first team in history to win the T20 World Cup while remaining undefeated, a testament to their dominance and resilience.

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South Africa's Heartbreak

Also unbeaten en route to the final, the Proteas overcame decades of semi-final anguish only to fall agonizingly short by 7 runs in a classic, heart-wrenching conclusion.

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Afghanistan's Ascent

The tournament's fairytale story. Afghanistan toppled giants like Australia and New Zealand to reach their first-ever World Cup semi-final, signaling their arrival as a top-tier force.

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USA's Dream Debut

Co-hosts USA stunned the world by defeating Pakistan and advancing to the Super 8s in their maiden appearance, putting American cricket firmly on the global map.

The Road to the Final

The knockout stage delivered a potent mix of one-sided dominance and edge-of-the-seat drama. Explore the high-stakes matches that decided the finalists and ultimately, the champion. Click on any match to see the detailed scorecard and summary.

Semi-Finals

Semi-Final 1

🇿🇦 South Africa

60/1

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

56/10

South Africa won by 9 wickets

Semi-Final 2

🇮🇳 India

171/7

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

103/10

India won by 68 runs

The Final

🏆 Final - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

🇮🇳 India

176/7

🇿🇦 South Africa

169/8

India won by 7 runs

Statistical Leaders

The tournament was lit up by brilliant individual performances. This interactive dashboard allows you to explore the top performers with both bat and ball. Use the buttons to switch between different statistical categories and see who truly dominated.

Top Batting Performers

Top Bowling Performers

Rewriting History

This was a landmark event that set numerous new benchmarks. The records broken tell the story of a tournament of contrasts: from explosive batting on true Caribbean pitches to masterful, frugal bowling on the challenging surfaces in the USA.

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Most Wickets

F. Farooqi (AFG) & A. Singh (IND)

17

Most Sixes

N. Pooran (WI)

4.17

Best Economy Rate

J. Bumrah (IND)

92

Highest Powerplay

West Indies (vs AFG)

A Legacy of Change

The 2024 T20 World Cup will be remembered for more than just India's historic win. It was a tournament that signaled significant shifts in the cricketing landscape, from the game's global expansion to its tactical evolution, and the poignant farewell of modern legends.

The American Dream Realized

The tournament's most significant off-field legacy is the successful establishment of a new frontier for elite cricket in the United States. The on-field performance of the USA team was even more impactful, giving USA Cricket a massive platform for growth and lending credibility to the burgeoning Major League Cricket (MLC).

A Tactical Turning Point

The variable and often bowler-friendly conditions reintroduced the importance of tactical nuance. Teams that succeeded, like India and South Africa, were not just powerful but adaptable, proving that intelligent, strategic cricket can triumph over brute force, potentially influencing a global shift in T20 strategy.

A Storybook Ending & Changing of the Guard

For the champions, the victory was a perfect, storybook farewell for a golden generation. The retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja from T20Is mark the end of an era. Simultaneously, the rise of Afghanistan confirmed their arrival as a legitimate top-tier threat, signaling a potential shift in the established world order.