ICC ODI World Cup 2023: The highly anticipated tournament has begun now as the warm-up clashes are now underway. The host, India, is currently the favourite to win the tournament as Men in Blue’s squad looks in form and the home conditions contribute more to the fans’ hopes. India has won the tournament twice and now we look at the top five moments of Men in Blue across the editions.
India’s Top 5 Moments in ICC World Cup
1. MS Dhoni’s six
It was a magical evening at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium when India won the cup again after 28 years. MS Dhoni, displaying his trademark composure, smashed the decisive six against Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup final. The enduring image of him raising his arms is imprinted in every fan’s heart.
2. Underdogs India’s victory in 1984
India achieved its maiden World Cup triumph in 1983 under the leadership of Kapil Dev, prevailing over the West Indies in the final. Kapil Dev’s astonishing 175-run inning and the team’s resolute display laid the cornerstone of India’s cricketing excellence on the global platform.
3. Chetan Sharma’s hattrick
During the 1987 Cricket World Cup, Chetan Sharma made history by achieving India’s first-ever World Cup hat-trick against New Zealand. His exceptional bowling prowess turned this achievement into a cherished moment for Indian cricket enthusiasts.
4. Ganguly and Dravid’s record-breaking partnership in 1998
During the 1999 Cricket World Cup, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid etched their names in history by scoring the highest-ever partnership in World Cup history. Their incredible partnership of 318 runs against Sri Lanka displayed remarkable batting prowess and stands as an iconic moment in cricketing history.
5. India vs Pakistan in 2003
During the 2003 ICC World Cup, India secured a memorable victory against Pakistan in the group stage, with Sachin Tendulkar delivering a masterful performance. His exceptional upper cuts against Shoaib Akhtar remain vivid in the memories of Indian cricket fans. Pakistan scored 273/7 in 50 overs while India chased down the target in 45.4 overs only with Sachin scoring 98 off 75.
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