Sep 24,2007 at Johannesburg - a remarkable day in Indian cricket. Indian team defeated their rivals in the T20 world cup final and clinched the world cup. Indian team's performance was really excellent in that tournament. Before the beginning of the tournament everyone felt that Indian team is very weak and they are in poor form. Indians were eliminated in the first round in ODI world cup, few months before T20 world cup. Also,the seniors players like Sachin,Ganguly and Dravid were also not in the squad. That was a great drawback for India.In spite of all these, the young players showed excellent performance.
The first match was against Scotland and it was abandoned due to rain. The second one was against Pakistan which was won by India in a thrilling bowl out. India lost to New Zealand which made every match a must win for India. It is the only defeat for India in the entire tournament. India lost by 10 runs. Then,in a must win match against England, Yuvi's six sixes in a row made India's victory,confirmed.He also scored fastest fifty in that match. It came of 12 balls. Yuvi also smashed against Aussies in the semis scoring 70 out of 30 balls which booked a place for India in the finals. Finals was against the rivals. Indian captain Dhoni won the toss again and decided to bat. Pakistan restricted India to 157. Indians bowled well yet Misbah was playing well till the end. Dhoni decided to give Johinder,the last over. The loose ball from Johinder and misjudged shot from Misbah,made the ball fall safely into the hands of Sreesanth and India WON..
It was an important day in the history of cricket. Indian fans from all over the world were very very happy with India's victory.It was the confidence, individual performance and the team effort which bought the victory.
Hats off!!
putta
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