🏆 The inaugural ICC T20 World Cup was won by India in 2007.
Final Match Details:
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Date: September 24, 2007
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Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Opponents: India vs. Pakistan
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Result: India won by 5 runs in a thrilling finish.
Key Moments:
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India's Score: 157/5 in 20 overs
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Pakistan's Score: 152 all out in 19.3 overs
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Player of the Match: Irfan Pathan for his 3/16.
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Player of the Tournament: Shahid Afridi of Pakistan.
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Iconic Moment: Joginder Sharma took the final wicket of Misbah-ul-Haq, securing India's victory.
Significance:
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This win marked the beginning of India's dominance in the T20 format.
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MS Dhoni's captaincy and calm decision-making were widely praised.
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The intense India-Pakistan rivalry made the final match a historic and unforgettable encounter.