 "The Indian cricket team celebrate their victory over Pakistan in the final match of the ICC World T20 in 2007. AFP")
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been a rollercoaster ride of thrilling moments, jaw-dropping performances, and unforgettable clashes that have kept cricket enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. From nail-biting finishes to record-breaking feats, the tournament offered many memories that will be etched in fans’ minds for years to come. As anticipation builds for the upcoming tournament, let’s take a closer look at three moments that captured the essence of T20 cricket at its finest over the years.
India Lifts the 2007 Trophy (2007, Final - India vs Pakistan)
The inaugural edition of 2007 threw up a dream final between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Chasing a modest 153, India found themselves in a difficult position at 141/7 with just 5 balls remaining. The iconic captain, MS Dhoni, promoted himself up the order ahead of the in-form Yuvraj Singh. What followed was a calculated six off the penultimate ball by Misbah-ul-Haq over long-off, sending the entire nation into a frenzy and etching his name forever in World Cup history.
Yuvraj Singh’s Six-Fest (2007, Semi-final - India vs Australia)
Continuing with the 2007 World Cup, the semi-final clash between India and Australia was an exhibition of power-hitting. Yuvraj Singh unleashed carnage on the Australian bowling attack, smashing a record-breaking six sixes in a single over off the legendary Brett Lee. His knock of 70 runs off just 30 balls left everyone awestruck and significantly tilted the match in India’s favour.
Carlos Brathwaite’s Four Fours for Glory (2016, Final - West Indies vs England)
The 2016 final witnessed a dramatic turn of events. England, set a target of 156, were cruising towards victory at 143/2 with just 19 balls remaining. However, West Indies’ Carlos Brathwaite had other plans. He smashed four consecutive sixes in the final over off Ben Stokes, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat for the Windies in a match that went down in history as one of the most thrilling finishes.
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