The T20 World Cup is coming, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, featuring 20 teams. India, the first champions, won again in 2024, defeating South Africa by seven runs thanks to Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. The thrilling 2007 final saw India beat Pakistan, while the 2016 showdown had Carlos Brathwaite hitting four sixes to lead the West Indies to victory.
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- 1.3rd place moment: 2024 Bridgetown final — India defend 176/7 with Hardik's 16-run late surge and a clutch Suryakumar catch.
- 2.2nd place moment: 2007 final at The Wanderers — Dhoni's men chase, Gambhir 75, and Joginder Sharma seals it on the last over.
- 3.1st place moment: 2016 final at Eden Gardens — Brathwaite belts four sixes in the final over as Windies lift the trophy.
- 4.Fun fact: India features in two of the top three finals, underscoring its T20 prowess across editions.
- 5.Takeaway: T20 World Cup finals are built for drama, late heroics, and meme-worthy moments.