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In a move underscoring the growing synergy between academics and extracurricular activities, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) included an essay topic on the T20 World Cup 2024’s most thrilling match in its Class X Hindi examination.
While the T20 World Cup 2024 has been a mega event that satiated the audience for coming years, the thrill spilled over in school exams too which underscores the game's spirit and frenzy throughout the nation.
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CBSE's Hindi Board Exam Asks Students To Write On T20 World Cup 2024
By integrating real-world events like the World Cup into curricula, institutions aim to inspire students to balance intellectual pursuits with passion, mirroring the dedication of athletes who excel under pressure.
The essay topic subtly zeroed in on the electrifying final between India and South Africa, a match now etched in cricketing lore.
As per the shared picture of the essay topic, the question asked students to write on the most-thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 match while mentioning the match details, most thrilling moments in the match and celebrations of the winning team.
Played on June 29, 2024, the game saw India clinch a historic seven-run victory, ending a 13-year ICC trophy drought. The clash, brimming with edge-of-the-seat drama, showcased cricket at its most visceral, blending individual brilliance with collective grit, a fitting case study for young minds.
India’s Heist In T20 World Cup Final: How Nerve, Skill, and Magic Moments Sealed the Triumph
Chasing 177, South Africa appeared unstoppable as Heinrich Klaasen’s blistering 52 off 24 balls, the fastest fifty in a T20 World Cup final, threatened to steamroll India’s hopes. With 30 balls left and just 26 runs required, the Proteas seemed destined to shed their “chokers” tag.
But Jasprit Bumrah’s masterclass (2/18), including a lethal inswinger to shatter Marco Jansen’s stumps, turned the tide. Hardik Pandya’s clutch wickets of Klaasen and David Miller, coupled with Arshdeep Singh’s ice-cool 19th over (4 runs conceded), tightened the noose.
The defining moment arrived in the final over. Miller smashing a full toss towards long-off, only for Suryakumar Yadav to pull off a gravity-defying catch, balancing inches from the rope. His quick reflexes and spatial awareness epitomized India’s never-say-die spirit.
India posting a competitive total on board
Earlier, Virat Kohli’s patient 76 off 59, anchoring the innings after early collapses—proved crucial, despite criticism of his slow strike rate. Axar Patel (47 off 31) and Shivam Dube’s (22* off 13) cameos lifted India to 176/7, the highest total in a T20 final.
While South Africa’s tailenders faltered under pressure, India’s veterans and rookies alike delivered when it mattered. Bumrah’s pinpoint yorkers, Hardik’s nerve, and Suryakumar’s heroics underscored a team peaking at the right moment.
As Rohit Sharma hoisted the trophy, retirements followed—Kohli and Rohit bowed out of T20Is, cementing the win as a generational farewell.
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