The 2007 ICC T20 World Cup Final which to be played between India and Pakistan remains one of the most iconic matches in T20 cricket history. As per Fixtures its to be Played on September 24, 2007, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, this high-voltage encounter marked the birth of a new cricketing era — the rise of T20 cricket.
Dramatic Finish of this match every single fans don’t ever forget. Let’s relive the thrilling moments, full scorecard, and records from that historic match.
🏆 Match Summary
- Event: ICC T20 World Cup 2007 Final
- Date: 24 September 2007
- Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- Toss: India won the toss and elected to bat
- Result: India won by 5 runs
- Player of the Match: Irfan Pathan (India)
- Player of the Tournament: Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)
📋 India Innings Summary
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautam Gambhir | 75 | 54 | 8 | 2 | 138.9 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 187.5 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 14 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 73.7 |
| MS Dhoni (C) | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| Rohit Sharma | 30* | 16 | 2 | 1 | 187.5 |
| Extras | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 157/5 (20 overs) |
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umar Gul | 4 | 28 | 3 | 7.00 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 4 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Mohammad Asif | 4 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| Yasir Arafat | 4 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
🏏 Pakistan Innings Summary
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Nazir | 33 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 235.7 |
| Kamran Akmal | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Younis Khan | 24 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 114.3 |
| Shoaib Malik (C) | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 47.1 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 43 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 113.1 |
| Extras | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 152 all out (19.3 overs) |
India Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP Singh | 4 | 26 | 3 | 6.50 |
| Irfan Pathan | 4 | 16 | 3 | 4.00 |
| Joginder Sharma | 3.3 | 20 | 2 | 5.71 |
| Sreesanth | 4 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
🔥 Turning Points of the Match
- Gautam Gambhir’s Steady Knock: His 75 anchored India’s innings after a fiery start by Yusuf Pathan.
- Irfan Pathan’s Bowling Spell: Took 3 wickets in 16 run broke Pakistan’s middle order at a crucial stage.
- Joginder Sharma’s Last Over: Pakistan nee a 13 runs in the final over, Joginder Sharma held his nerve as Misbah-ul-Haq’s scoop found Sreesanth at short fine leg — sealing India’s victory by 5 runs.
📈 Key Records and Stats
- 🏅 First-Ever T20 World Cup Champions: India became the inaugural T20 World Cup winners.
- 🔥 Youngest Captain: MS Dhoni lifted his first ICC trophy at just 26 years old.
- 🧤 Tightest Final Finish: Only 5 runs separated the two arch-rivals in a thrilling finale.
- 🎯 Highest Scorer: Gautam Gambhir (75) — the match’s top scorer.
- ⚡ Best Bowling: Irfan Pathan’s 3/16 earned him the Player of the Match award.
- 📊 Most Sixes: India (4) vs Pakistan (3).
- 📅 Historic Moment: India’s first ICC Tournament trophy after the 1983 World Cup.
❓FAQs – Frequently Ask Questions
Who won the first T20 World Cup final?
➡️ India won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, defeating Pakistan by 5 runs.
Who was the captain of India in the 2007 T20 World Cup?
➡️ MS Dhoni led the Indian team in his first ICC tournament as captain.
Who was the Player of the Match in the 2007 T20 World Cup Final?
➡️ Irfan Pathan for his brilliant bowling performance of 3/16.
Where was the 2007 T20 World Cup Final played?
➡️ At the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa.
What was Pakistan’s score in the final in T20 World cup 2007 Final game?
➡️ Pakistan were bowled out for 152 in 19.3 overs while chasing 158.