A Night to Remember
On June 29, 2024, India celebrated a historic win as the men’s cricket team clinched the T20 World Cup ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought. In a nail-biting final against South Africa India emerged victorious by seven runs.
Key contributions from bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh helped seal the win. Star batter Virat Kohli played a crucial role with a score of 76 runs.
But it was Suryakumar Yadav who stole the spotlight with a picture that went viral reminiscent of Lionel Messi’s iconic celebration after Argentina’s World Cup win.
Sleeping with the Trophy – Suryakumar Yadav & Lionel Messi
Suryakumar Yadav’s wife Devisha Shetty shared a heartwarming photo on social media showing the couple sleeping with the T20 World Cup trophy on their bed.
She captioned the picture, “It’s going to be a good night’s sleep.”
The image quickly spread across social media drawing comparisons to Lionel Messi’s famous photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy after Argentina’s victory in Qatar in 2022. The celebration highlights the emotional significance of the win for the Yadav family and the entire nation.
A Memorable Catch
The final match was filled with tense moments none more so than Suryakumar Yadav’s match-defining catch. With South Africa needing 16 runs of the final over David Miller’s powerful drive seemed destined for the boundary.
Suryakumar made a stunning catch at the boundary rope a moment that shifted the momentum in India’s favor. While some fans argued that his foot might have touched the rope the catch stood and India maintained their advantage converting it into a historic win for the Men in Blues.
India’s T20 World Cup victory was a culmination of years of hard work and determination. Suryakumar Yadav’s celebration inspired by Messi and his crucial catch in the final moments will be remembered as an iconic moment in cricket history.
The win not only ended a long wait for an ICC trophy but also brought immense joy and pride to the nation.
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