Virat Kohli starred with a crucial 76-run innings to help India post a challenging total of 176/7. Axar Patel also played a vital 47-run cameo to rescue India from early trouble.
In the chase, South Africa were on course at 106/4 in the 15th over, but India's bowlers, led by Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, held their nerve to restrict the Proteas to 169/9.
This victory marked the end of an era, as India bid farewell to legendary captain Rohit Sharma and batting icon Virat Kohli, who announced his retirement from T20 internationals after the final. Head coach Rahul Dravid also stepped down after guiding India to their second T20 World Cup triumph.
The triumph ended India's 13-year drought for an ICC title, with Kohli, who was named Player of the Match, saying "This is exactly what I wanted to achieve" in his final T20 World Cup appearance for the national team.
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