From first World Cup in 1983 to 2024: Here is India's glorious cricketing journey

India triumphed over South Africa to win the 2024 T20 World Cup, ending an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy. This victory marks India's second title in the tournament, placing them alongside the West Indies and England as multiple-time champions.

1983: The Historic ODI World Cup Win

India's journey to cricketing dominance began in 1983 when Kapil Dev led the team to an unexpected victory in the ODI World Cup held in England. Defeating the West Indies in the final at Lord’s, India’s triumph was fueled by memorable performances from Mohinder Amarnath and other key players, marking the start of India’s rise in world cricket.

2002: ICC Champions Trophy Joint-Winners

In 2002, India shared the ICC Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka after rain disrupted both the initial final and the reserve day. Led by Sourav Ganguly, India displayed strong performances throughout the tournament, with standout contributions from Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid.

2007: The Inaugural T20 World Cup Triumph

The inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 saw India emerge victorious under the leadership of MS Dhoni. In a thrilling final against Pakistan, India won by 5 runs, thanks to key performances from Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, and Joginder Sharma.

2011: The Memorable ODI World Cup Victory

India won their second ODI World Cup in 2011, defeating Sri Lanka in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, memorable performances from Gautam Gambhir and Dhoni himself, along with Sachin Tendulkar’s contributions, led to this historic win on home soil.

2013: The Champions Trophy Success

India continued their dominance in limited-overs cricket by winning the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Led by MS Dhoni, India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. In the final against England, crucial performances from Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja helped India secure the win.

2024: Second T20 World Cup Triumph

India, led by Rohit Sharma, won their second T20 World Cup in Barbados, defeating South Africa by 7 runs. Virat Kohli's innings of 76 runs set the foundation for India's total of 176-7. Despite South Africa’s strong start, India’s fast bowlers staged a comeback, restricting South Africa to 169-8 and securing a thrilling victory.

India's rich history of global triumphs in both ODI and T20 formats continues to be a testament to their enduring legacy in the sport.