Why India's 2022 T20 World Cup campaign is invoking memories of 2007 and 2011 triumphs

India are currently taking part in ongoing T20 World Cup 2022, where are set to play in semi-finals against England after an impressive Super 12 campaign in Australia. India topped Group 2 points table with four wins in five matches. India played ir last game of group st against Zimbabwe on vember 6 and won comfortably to cement ir place as group leaders. After completion of Super 12 matches for India, let's take a look at how India's T20 World Cup campaign this year is invoking memories of 2007 World T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs.

Close win vs Pakistan

India witnessed a close game against arch-rivals Pakistan in group st of tournament, which y eventually won just as it happened in ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia. match between India and Pakistan ended in a tie with both teams scoring 141 runs in 20 overs. winner was decided out of a bowl out, which India won by connecting all three hits at stumps. 

In ongoing World Cup, match between India and Pakistan once again went down to wire with Men in Blue eventually coming out as winner. India won match by 4 wickets on back of a crucial kck from Virat Kohli, who remained unbeaten at 82 off 53 balls to help his side chase down a 160-run target. 

Middle order working well

India's middle order in ongoing T20 World Cup is performing well with Suryakumar Yadav looking in great touch while Hardik Pandya has made useful contributions for India. Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, and Ravichandran Ashwin have t made any significant contributions thus far but y are expected to do well in upcoming games. India's middle order during 2007 T20 World Cup also played a crucial role in helping team win tournament. Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma performed well for side and eventually helped m lift record-setting title. 

Wins in close matches, luck favouring Team India

2007 World T20 saw India emerge as a powerhouse in shortest format of game. Every time India was in a spot of bor, one player stepped up and changed game for ir country. While it was likes of Gambhir, Yuvraj, Sreesanth or Suresh Raina in World T20, 2022 World Cup has seen Kohli, Suryakumar, Hardik or Arshdeep stepping up when needed. 

2011-2022 World Cup coincidences

• India lost to South Africa in 2011 as well as in 2022 World Cups
• Ireland beat England 
• Australia and South Africa were kcked out before semis
• India, New Zealand and Pakistan are in semis
• Oreo connection 

2007 ICC World T20

As far as 2007 T20 World Cup is concerned, India won tournament after defeating Pakistan in final. After winning toss and opting to bat first, India posted 157/5 in 20 overs. Gautam Gambhir top-scored with 75 off 54 balls. India n bowled Pakistan out for 152 runs with three balls remaining. Irfan Pathan was named player of match for his spell, in which he picked a three-wicket haul for 16 runs. 

2011 ODI World Cup

India were hosts of ODI World Cup and y became first team to win tournament at home. MS Dhoni's iconic six to win final against Sri Lanka is still remembered fondly by almost every Indian in world. India punched, clawed and fought ir way to final with wins over Australia and Pakistan in quarter-finals and semis before winning final match at Wankhede Stadium 

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