From MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh, Take a Look at Top Stars of India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2007 Triumph
The Indian skipper was not only a great leader, but also led the team from the front with some much needed cameos from his willow. He was India's second-highest run-getter, with 154 runs in six innings at an average of 30.80 and a strike rate of over 128. His best score was 45 against South Africa in a must-win game and also blasted 36 in 18 against Australia in the semis.
Mumbai, September 24: In 2007 on this day, India secured the inaugural ICC T20 WC title by beating Pakistan by 5 runs in a thriller at Johannesburg under captaincy of MS Dhoni. Let us look at top stars of this triumph.
Gautam Gambhir
The second-highest run-scorer in the tournament and India's top scorer. He led the charge for India with 227 runs in six innings at an average of 37.83 and a strike rate of almost 130 with three fifties. His best score of 75 came against Pakistan in the finals, taking India to 157/5 in 20 overs. On This Day in 2007: MS Dhoni-Led Team India Triumphs Over Pakistan To Clinch Inaugural T20 World Cup.
Yuvraj Singh
The star all-rounder gave India plenty to cherish in the tournament, be it the six sixes in an over against England's Stuart Broad, making him the first Indian to do so in international cricket, or his explosive 70 in just 30 balls against Australia in semis. He scored 148 runs in five innings at an average of over 29, with a massive strike rate of 194.73, with two fifties. He also took one wicket.
MS Dhoni
The Indian skipper was not only a great leader, but also led the team from the front with some much needed cameos from his willow. He was India's second-highest run-getter, with 154 runs in six innings at an average of 30.80 and a strike rate of over 128. His best score was 45 against South Africa in a must-win game and also blasted 36 in 18 against Australia in the semis.
Rohit Sharma
Barely a 20-year-old youngster breaking into the team, Rohit starred in India's most important matches, be it a half-century against South Africa in a must-win match or his quickfire 30* in 16 balls against Pakistan in the final, the 'Hitman' of the future gave fans a glimpse of his hitting abilities. He scored 88 runs in three innings.
RP Singh
The pacer took 12 wickets in six matches at an average of 4/13, which came in a must-win game against South Africa. He also took 3/26 against Pakistan in the final to finish as India's leading wicket-taker and overall second.
Irfan Pathan
India's second-highest wicket-taker with 10 wickets and best bowling figures of 3/16, which came in the final and included key scalps of Shoaib Malik and Shahid Afridi. He earned the Player of the Match award in the title clash. Ravi Ashwin’s Hilarious Exchange With Rohit Sharma Amidst Stellar Performance in IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024 (Watch Video).
Harbhajan Singh
The spinner was also a crucial part of India's win with seven wickets and best figures of 2/24 against New Zealand.