T20 World Cup

“Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired 2 days ago” – David Miller opens up on heartbreaking 2024 T20 World Cup final loss

South Africa batter David Miller admitted it was a tough pill to swallow after their heart-breaking seven-run loss against India in the T20 World Cup final at Barbados on Saturday. The Proteas were in a shoo-in position as they needed a run-a-ball 30 with six wickets in hand in the run-chase of 177. 

David Miller was going strongly with Heinrich Klaasen, who had smashed Axar Patel for 24 runs in the 15th over. But Klaasen was dismissed on a slower wide delivery by Hardik Pandya on the first ball of the 17th over.

Furthermore, David Miller was taken brilliantly on the boundary rope by Suryakumar Yadav on the bowling off Hardik Pandya after he scored 21 off 17 balls. Indian fast bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya – were brilliant in the last five overs and helped their team in getting over the line.

David Miller wrote on his Instagram handle, “I am gutted!! Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired 2 days ago. Words don’t explain how I am feeling. One thing I do know is how proud I am of this unit. This journey was an incredible one, with highs and lows throughout the entire month. We have endured pain, but I know this team has the resilience and will keep raising the bar.”

Miller scored 169 runs in eight innings of the T20 World Cup 2024 at an average of 28.17 and a strike rate of 102.42 and thus played an instrumental role in taking the Proteas to the final.

Meanwhile, South Africa was finally able to break their World Cup semifinal jinx by beating Afghanistan comprehensively by nine wickets. They were in a winning position against India and thus the players were utterly disappointed after the result.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Irfan Pathan opens up on India’s playing 11 changes for ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels the Indian fast bowlers would be tired ahead of… Read More

July 31, 2025

Dhruv Jurel’s childhood coach reveals Gautam Gambhir’s inspiring chat with wicket-keeper ahead of 5th ENG vs IND 2025 Test

With Dhruv Jurel all set to replace injured Rishabh Pant in the fifth Test match… Read More

July 31, 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin backs Ravindra Jadeja to bat at no.5 in 5th Test against England

Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels Ravindra Jadeja can bat at number five in the… Read More

July 30, 2025

Aakash Chopra lauds Shubman Gill’s century in ENG vs IND 2025 4th Test

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra has showered praise on captain Shubman Gill for continuing… Read More

July 30, 2025

Shubman Gill rates Manchester hundred as most pleasing ahead of 5th Test against England

Former Indian captain Shubman Gill has rated the Old Trafford century as the most pleasing… Read More

July 29, 2025

Brad Haddin backs England to win final Test match against India in Anderson-Tendulkar series

Former Australian wicket-keeper bat Brad Haddin has backed England to win the fifth and final… Read More

July 29, 2025