As Team India scripts a famous T20 World Cup win after 17 years, we at Cricbaazi podcast looks at the performance of the side and the legacy of key individuals.

Score summary - South Africa vs India

India 176-7 from 20 overs: Virat Kohli (76 off 59), Axar Patel (47 off 31), Shivam Dube (27 off 16);

Keshav Maharaj (2-23), Anrich Nortje (2-26), Kagiso Rabada (1-36)

South Africa 169-8 from 20 overs: Heinrich Klaasen (52 off 27), Quinton de Kock (39 off 31), Tristan Stubbs (31 off 21); Hardik Pandya (3-20), Jasprit Bumrah (2-18), Arshdeep Singh (2-20)

India had last won a global ICC event at the 2013 Champions Trophy, with their previous World Cup success the 2011 50-over edition on home turf. This T20 triumph for India comes seven months after they lost the 50-over World Cup final to Australia in Ahmedabad - their only defeat in that competition. History would not repeat itself.

The final countdown is upon us as the stage is set for the T20 World Cup Final between India and South Africa. Both teams have been unbeaten this tournament, but only one will take home the Cup! Ready to cheer for the Men in Blue? Hosts Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney discuss India's World Cup 2024 campaign till now and prays for not getting choked in another ICC tournament. Key highlights from the episode:

0:00 - 0:44: Introduction

0:45 - 3:13: T20 World Cup Final Assumptions

3:14 - 4:24: Semi-final vs. England

4:25 - 6:48: Weaknesses and Suggested Changes

6:49 - 9:58: Team Strengths

9:59 - 14:35: Potential Outcomes for India

14:36 - 17:19: Match Predictions

17:20 - 19:47: Final Thoughts

The word is pretty solid about Gautam Gambhir taking the handover from Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup 2024 and there is insider news as well about him demanding certain things from the board. What are they and to what extent the agreement has come?

The hosts also pick up on why BCCI did not have their buffet to pick from and what the chronology is behind his rumoured selection!

The other interest area lies in the struggle of Gary Kristen as the coach of the Pakistan team and his recent statement about Babar Azam’s team. The conversation took a swing to the present where the Super 8 fixtures were discussed and the boys talked about the important #IndvsAfg match and the fear of facing Australia again.

Watch the full episode for a power-packed dose of cricket conversation.