On This Day in 2007: MS Dhoni-Led India Beat Pakistan in Final To Win Inaugural T20 World Cup
The Men in Blue outclassed archrivals by five runs in a highly-entertaining final in Johannesburg. Irfan Pathan was named Player of the Match for his figures of 3/16.
India had created history on this very day when the side led by MS Dhoni won the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007. The Men in Blue beat Pakistan in what was a tense final to win the trophy at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Batting first, India scored 157/5 with Gautam Gambhir hitting 75 off 54 balls and Rohit Sharma coming up with a 16-ball 30-run cameo. In response, Pakistan were bowled out for 152 runs in 19.3 overs, despite Misbah-ul-Haq's 43 off 38. Irfan Pathan and RP Singh had taken three wickets each in the final to help India win this match. India Dethrone Pakistan To Claim Top Spot in ICC ODI Rankings, Secure No 1 Position Across All Formats After Victory Over Australia.
India Won Inaugural T20 World Cup on This Day in 2007
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