New Zealand Cricket And Pakistan Bond with Team India’s glory in ICC events
#2. The New Zealand and Pakistan bond
The 2007 World T20 was not only memorable for India’s maiden T20 World Cup win but was famous for India’s nail-biting encounters against arch-rival Pakistan. India met Pakistan twice in the tournament, and both matches are one the best T20 matches of all time. In the group stage encounter, India defeated Pakistan in the historic first-ever bowl out and 2nd time in the inaugural World T20 final. Misbah’s scoop and Ravi Shastri’s commentary still gives goosebumps.
India only lost one match in the tournament, and it was against New Zealand. New Zealand has been the biggest villain of Indian fans for the last few years. They are unbeaten against India in World T20s. In recent times, New Zealand also crushed India’s dreams in the WTC Final and WC Semi-final.
Pakistan and New Zealand surprisingly bring luck to the Indian team. 2007 and 2016 were the only editions when these three teams were seeded in the same pool. India won the 2007 WT20 and reached the Semi-final in 2016. India has won all last 3 ICC titles in Odd years, so 2021 might be the lucky year for India. These teams are seeded in the same group again, India will be hoping to repeat the 2007 campaign and bring joy to Indian fans.
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