24 September,2025 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Irfan Pathan celebrates a wicket during the T20 World Cup 2007 final against Pakistan (Pic: X/@IrfanPathan)
On September 24 in 2007, the "Men in Blue" had defeated arch-rivals Pakistan to lift the T20 World Cup title at Johannesburg. Irfan Pathan, who was the 'Man of the Match' in the final game, said that defeating Pakistan on a regular basis started from that match.
Pathan returned with the figures of three wickets by conceding just 16 runs in the title clash against the "Green Shirts".
"What a day it was back in 2007. Where our World Cup dream was fulfilled. Beating Pakistan on a regular basis started there in T20 cricket," Pathan wrote on X.
Legendary Team India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who made crucial contributions for the side in the tournament, also posted a story on his official social media handle on the victory.
"Some memories never fade, and this is definitely one of them! A proud moment that united a nation in joy and pride. Throwback to this memorable 2007 World Cup win," Singh said.
His famous 'six maximums' moment came in the same tournament. By smashing six maximums in Stuart Broad's over, the left-hander registered the fastest half-century (off just 12 balls) by a full member nation's player in the T20Is.
He had also scored 70 runs in 30 deliveries against Australia in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2007.
Robin Uthappa, another key member of the side, called the triumph a magical chapter of his life.
"September 24th, 2007 - a day etched in my memory forever. Being part of the team that lifted the T20 World Cup was truly magical. The belief, unity, and energy we shared still feels alive today. I'm forever grateful to have represented India and cherished those unforgettable moments with my teammates," Uthappa said on X.
Gautam Gambhir was India's highest run-scorer with 227 runs in the global showpiece. In the final, Gambhir delivered a stunning knock of 75 runs off just 54 deliveries. His knock was laced with eight boundaries and two maximums.
Later, along with Pathan, RP Singh also claimed three wickets by conceding 26 runs in his spell of four overs. With this, the "Men in Blue" clinched the T20 World Cup 2007 title, defeating Pakistan by five runs.
