18 years back, today: Where it all began, 2007 T20 Cricket World Cup

Ashutosh Sahoo

Underdog’s Challenge

Fresh off a disappointing ODI World Cup exit, the team was an underdog.

Ice in the veins

In a dramatic "bowl-out," India's bowlers, showed nerves of steel, hitting the stumps three times while Pakistan missed, securing a crucial win.

A Storm of Sixes

Fuelled by a heated exchange with Andrew Flintoff, Yuvraj Singh made history by smashing six sixes in one over off Stuart Broad

The Semifinal Showdown

In the semifinal, Sreesanth picked crucial wickets of both the Aussie openers, to help India defeat the formidable Australian team.

The Anchor's Knock

Gautam Gambhir played a masterful innings of 75, giving India a fighting total and setting the stage for a nail-biting finish

Final Over Gamble

With 13 runs needed in the last over, a calm MS Dhoni made a decision, handing the ball to the inexperienced Joginder Sharma.

The Catch of a Lifetime

With Pakistan needing 6 runs from 4 balls, Misbah-ul-Haq attempted a scoop shot that went straight to Sreesanth's hands.

Passing of the Torch

The story of the 2007 triumph began earlier, when Sachin Tendulkar, citing his fitness, declined the captaincy and recommended a young Dhoni for the role.

The Beginning of an Era

The 2007 T20 World Cup win was more than a trophy; it was the birth of the Dhoni era

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