The Indian cricket team gears up for another World Cup final as they face South Africa in the much-anticipated T20 World Cup summit clash. With the weight of a nation’s expectations on their shoulders, Team India received a special send-off from Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple.
The temple arranged special prayer sessions and aartis seeking divine blessings for the Men in Blue. Priests performed rituals and offered prasada on behalf of the team and their countless supporters. This outpouring of faith reflects the fervent hope that burns bright across India – to see the trophy return home after more than a decade.
Meanwhile, South Africa, hungry for their first T20 World Cup title, can not be underestimated. Both teams have waited a long time to get their hands on an ICC trophy, which further makes this contest a high-stakes one. The Siddhivinayak Temple puja serves as a powerful symbol of India’s unwavering belief in its team’s ability to end the drought.
The Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been in great form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. It was thanks to his half-century against England in the second semi-final that Team India made it to the final of this marquee event.
Virat Kohli, who usually thrives under pressure, is yet to score a half-century in the ongoing tournament. Heading into this game, he will be looking to put his poor patch behind him and significantly contribute to Team India to end their ICC trophy drought.
