On March 24, 2011, Yuvraj Singh played a match-winning innings and ended the dream of Australia to win four consecutive World Cup titles. His innings led India to seal the match by five wickets; it marked India’s first World Cup win against Australia in 24 years. Indian openers Virendra Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar gave a strong start. After some quick wickets, Yuvraj’s 57 not out and with the support of Suresh Raina, India successfully won the match. (AP Photo)
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In the 2007 Semi-finals, Sreesanth’s fiery spell T20I World Cup against Australia was more than just a spell. It was like a revenge, as he said earlier, he still remembered the 2003 World Cup loss. “I just wanted Australia to be defeated. I want to kill them literally,” he revealed. His wild celebration after Matthew Hayden’s wicket is still fresh in memory. (Photo-AFP)
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One of the most memorable moments of world cricket was in the 2003 World Cup final, when Glenn McGrath claimed the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar, which totally turned the game. McGrath bowled a bouncer to Tendulkar, which tempted him to play a pull shot, but the bat didn’t connect well with the ball, and the ball flew high towards short mid-wicket. McGrath took the catch himself and sent Sachin back for just 4 runs. The wicket of Sachin became a turning point of the game. (Photo-AFP)
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In the 2007 T20 World Cup semi-final, Yuvraj Singh played a crucial innings of 70 runs off 30 balls, smashing five sixes and five fours helped India post 188 runs on the board. Stuart got him out in the 18th over, but his fiery knock already set the tone. India won the game by 15 runs and grabbed their spot in the final. (Photo- X/ICC)
Shikhar Dhawan played a commendable innings at the Oval against Australia. He scored his 17th ODI century and 3rd in the World Cup. In a partnership with Rohit Sharma, they added 127 runs for the 1st wicket. Dhawan answered in style after a recent failure. With his calm and composed approach, he gave a strong start to the team. (AP Photo)
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In the 2015 World Cup semi-final, Virat Kohli lost his wicket for just 1 run, reminding the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar in the 2003 World Cup final. Kohli got the top edge against Mitchell Johnson, which was caught by the wicket-keeper Brad Haddin. Kohli scored 305 runs in eight matches, and he had been in great form. His early wicket was a turning point for India. (Photo-AFP)
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Rishabh Pant played a remarkable innings against Australia at the “Fortress Gabba” and guided India to a historic win in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Pant scored an unbeaten 89 off 138 balls and helped India chase the target of 328. The Victory highlighted the fighting ability of India. Captain Ajinkya Rahane praised the team and said cricket is more than just bat and ball. (Photo-AFP)
