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Over time, Indian cricket has changed. There have been numerous momentous events for Indian cricket and its supporters over time, both on and off the pitch. The Indian cricket team came out of nowhere and is currently winning. Over the years, we have witnessed a lot of memorable and iconic moments in cricket.
1. India Test Triumph 20-21 Vs Australia
India was confronting an imminent death in the face after falling all-out for 36 in the first Test, having their top bowlers hurt, and having their initial captain, Virat Kohli, on paternity leave. Yet, after squaring the series at the MCG and surviving a last-day scare at the SCG, India overcame injury concerns to break through a fortress and win the series against a fully fit Australian squad at the Gabba. The vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane maintained his composure, while many of the team’s young players excelled while carrying the load. The triumph will be cherished forever by every cricket lover.
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2. First Test Series Triumph In Australia
Due to excellent bowling by the relentless Indian bowling assault and good batting throughout the series by the seasoned Cheteswar Pujara, India defeated the Australians handily in the final two Test matches played in their backyard, winning the series 2-1. India swept the first two games of the four-match series but lost the final contest. India took a 2-1 lead into the fourth match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which ended in a draw with a score of 2-2, and won the trophy.
3. Clinched the 2013 Champions Trophy
MS Dhoni became the only skipper to have won all three ICC Trophies when India thrashed England in 2013 to win the Champions Trophy for the first time. India defeated South Africa in the tournament’s opening game. They kept getting better, and in the event’s title match—which was reduced to 20 overs due to rain—they eventually defeated England. India won a thrilling game after scoring a decent 129 runs while batting first. The Men in Blue expanded their list of victories by adding another significant ICC championship cup. The English batsmen appeared to comfortably surpass the benchmark, but they were unable to answer India’s bowling onslaught.
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4. 2011 World Cup
28 years after winning the first World Cup, India finally ended the curse in 2011, defeating a quality Sri Lankan squad in the ODI World Cup finals in Mumbai. Under MS Dhoni’s leadership, India had achieved yet another noteworthy ICC Title. As India attempted to chase down 275 runs to capture the prized cup, its two most crucial players, Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar, were suddenly lost. India prevailed thanks to Gambhir’s 97 and Dhoni’s tenacious 91. This was one of the iconic moments in cricket history for India especially.
5. Top Spot In Test Rankings
India claimed the number one spot in the ICC Test rankings for the teams that were first established in June 2003 on December 6, 2009. India won the top spot in the ICC Test rankings for the teams that were first established in June 2003 on December 6, 2009. With MS Dhoni as their captain, Team India won the championship. They held onto the position until 2011 when the English team deposed them, but they regained it in 2016.
6. T20 World Cup 2007
T20I cricket was still a relatively young sport and was just starting to gain popularity when the inaugural World Cup was staged in South Africa using the 20-over format. When India, led by a young skipper by the name of MS Dhoni, defeated Pakistan by a score of 5 runs to win the tournament, everyone was taken aback. Pakistan only required 13 runs in the last over with one wicket still to be taken. Joginder Sharma was substituted by Dhoni to bowl the final over. As India made history, Sreesanth made the game-winning catch as Misbah sought to confront him with a sweep shot over the short fine leg.
7. 2001 Test Series Triumph Against Australia
In one of the most famous Test matches, played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in March 2001, Sourav Ganguly led India to victory. During the time, Australia was led by the legendary Steve Waugh who reigned both at home and abroad. Before to the first Test against India, they had a 15-match undefeated streak, which they stretched to 16.
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8. India’s Mini World Cup Win 1984
Two years after capturing the World Cup title in 1984, India participated in the Australian “Mini-World Cup” competition. All the major national teams competed in this competition. Seven nations competed in the 1985 World Cricket Championship: India, Australia, England, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. The Indian squad was one of the underdogs to win the 1983 World Cup finals despite their valiant victory over the West Indies.
9. India’s First World Cup Win 1983
India’s first World Cup victory stands out among all prior accomplishments because, first, it wasn’t a simple one, and second, it signaled the start of a new era for Indian cricket. The West Indies, the most powerful team at the time, was defeated by Kapil Dev’s demons by 43 runs at Lords on June 25, 1983, to win the Prudential World Cup and defy all odds. India persevered even though it was not expected that they would win the championship, and after Kapil Dev’s legendary 175 against Zimbabwe, many records collapsed. This was one of the most special iconic moments in cricket history for India.
10. India’s First Overseas Test Winning Streak
India’s 38-year journey to becoming the best Test team began with two victories against the West Indies and England. Initially, Ajit Wadekar’s squad defeated the legendary Sir Gary Sobers-led West Indies at home by a score of 1-0 in a five-match series in the Caribbean. Then, they defeated Ray Illingworth’s potent English team, which had won the Ashes, 1-0 in a three-match Test series. With the help of Bhagawat Chandrasekar’s outstanding bowling, which restricted England to 101 in the second innings of the third Test at the Oval, India eventually prevailed by chasing down 170+ in the fourth innings, capping off their first-ever Test series victory in England.
