Irfan Pathan's match-winning spell in 2007 World T20 final recalled by ICC: Watch

International Cricket Council (ICC) has posted a stalgic video to commemorate one of greatest spells by former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan. On 36th Irfan Pathan birthday occasion, governing body posted a special video of his magical spell against Pakistan that helped India win first-ever ICC T20 World Cup. Almost 13 years to day, Pathan took 3 wickets at World T20 2007 final to help India clinch title. 

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In video tribute from ICC, left-arm pacer, d 23 back n, can be seen bowling his second over in game. Pakistan were at 76 for 4 at end of 11th over, chasing 157. required run-rate h risen to more than 10 per over - still achievable considering he depth in Pakistan's batting lineup. With Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq on crease, game was setting up to be a tight one, as occasion demanded.

Having bowled an alrey fantastic over, where he h only given away five runs, Pathan looked confident as he came on for his second. And his effect was felt immediately. After two dot balls, Shoaib Malik became Pathan's first victim of day. A mistimed pull shot led to Malik being caught over midwicket.

Just one wide ball later, Pathan struck again, this time, taking on new batsman at  crease, Shahid Afridi. Afridi's wicket proved to be costly to Pakistan side, but t as much as anticipated. After a few quiet overs, Pakistan's new batsman Yasir Arafat hit Pathan for a four. required run-rate h crept up to 13.5, and looking to play with intent, Arafat became Pathan's third scalp of day off his last ball. 

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Pakistan did go gently, putting up a great fight for title win. In end, in one most thrilling moments of cricketing history, young, new captain MS Dhoni called up Joginder Sharma to bowl last over. 6 runs were needed from 4 balls after Misbah h hit Sharma for a six off third ball. At 152/9 Misbah tried to end game with a 6, but went straight up and into hands of Sreesanth. Pathan's figures of 4-0-16-3 earned him Player of Match award at end of night, for his undeniable match-winning spell. Shahid Afridi was anunced as Player of Tournament. 

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Irfan Pathan net worth

According to cakwledge.com, Pathan's net worth is around ₹51 crore. This includes his properties around country, and his earning from endorsements as well as his earning from his cricket playing days. Pathan is currently a mentor of Jammu and Kashmir domestic side. 

Disclaimer: above Irfan Pathan net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of figures.

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