t20 world cup It served as the final platform for Indian cricket to cement its dominance in the history books. From the inaugural triumph in 2007 to the emotional resurgence in 2024, the journey has been defined by moments of pure individual brilliance and collective grit. Former Indian fast bowler and 2007 World Cup hero, Irfan PathanRecently Star Sports reflected on this storied history by ranking the top five moments that defined India’s legacy in the shortest format of the game.
Pathan’s selection is not just a list of highlights; It is an analysis of the psychological changes and technical brilliance that have shaped Indian cricket over two decades.
Irfan Pathan reveals his ranking of India’s best T20 World Cup moments
- Virat Kohli’s 82* runs vs Australia
At the foundation of India’s T20 identity are individual performances that silenced stadiums. Ranking at number five Virat Kohli’s virud masterclass Australia In 2016. In a virtual knockout in Mohali, Kohli scored an unbeaten 82, which Pathan described as a lesson in high-pressure chases. It was not just about the runs, but about the surgical precision with which Kohli manipulated the fielding.
- 6 sixes of Yuvraj Singh
Coming in at number four is probably the most explosive moment in cricket history: Yuvraj Singh’s Six sixes in one over. During the 2007 edition, Yuvraj took stuart broad For sweepers, achieving six maximum points in a row. For Pathan, who was part of that team, it was not just about the scoreboard; This was the moment when India realized that they could intimidate any opponent in the world.
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- S Sreesanth’s catch in the final
At number three, Pathan looks back at his golden age: S SreesanthCatch in the 2007 final. Pakistan needs a handful of runs Misbah-ul-Haq playing a scoop shot Joginder SharmaThe world held its breath. Sreesanth’s steady hands under the high ball led to India’s first T20 World title, marking the beginning of the T20 revolution in India.
- Virat Kohli’s century shot
The top two spots on Pathan’s list represent the absolute pinnacle of athletic excellence. Kohli’s ‘Shot of the Century’ is at number two. Pakistan In 2022. Facing Haris Rauf at a packed MCG, Kohli punched a back-of-a-length delivery straight over the bowler’s head for six. The sheer physics of the shot executed under extreme pressure makes it one of the greatest technical achievements in the history of the game.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s catch in the final
Finally, taking the top spot is the most recent act of defiance: Suryakumar Yadav2024 finals up for grabs. with South Africa inches away from victory david miller Throwing the ball towards the boundary line, Suryakumar pulled off a miraculous acrobatic catch at the edge of the ropes. Pathan puts it at number one because of the stakes; This was the moment that ended India’s 11-year tenure icc trophy Drought, proving that championships are won with the bat as well as fielding.
These five moments, crafted by a man who has experienced the pressure of a World Cup final, are a reminder of why India remains a powerhouse in the T20 format.
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