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Team India's Sorry Run In ICC Knockout Games Since 2013 Champions Trophy Triumph - In Pics
Since their triumphant 2013 Champions Trophy win under MS Dhoni, Team India has experienced a series of agonizing defeats in ICC tournaments. Despite boasting world-class talent and entering as favourites in many events, the Men in Blue have fallen short at crucial junctures. As we approach the 2024 T20 World Cup, let's revisit the key moments that have defined India's decade-long quest for ICC glory. From nail-biting semi-finals to shocking upsets in finals, each loss tells a story of what could have been. This listicle chronicles India's journey through nine pivotal matches, offering insights into the challenges that have kept that elusive ICC trophy just out of reach.
2014 T20 World Cup Final: Sri Lanka's Last-Minute Surge
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India's hopes were dashed as Sri Lanka clinched victory in the final overs. Yuvraj Singh's slow innings and Kumar Sangakkara's masterclass sealed India's fate.
2015 ODI World Cup Semi-final: Australia's Bowling Masterclass
Steve Smith's century and Australia's clinical bowling dismantled India's dream run. The defending champions fell short, unable to counter Mitchell Johnson's pace.
2016 T20 World Cup Semi-final: Windies' Lendl Simmons Show
West Indies stunned India with Lendl Simmons' unbeaten 82. Despite Virat Kohli's brilliance, India's bowling crumbled under pressure in the death overs.
2017 Champions Trophy Final: Pakistan's Fairytale Finish
Pakistan's underdogs tag vanished as they crushed India by 180 runs. Fakhar Zaman's century and Mohammad Amir's opening spell shattered India's batting lineup.
2019 ODI World Cup Semi-final: Kiwis' Two-Day Thriller
New Zealand's resilience trumped India's top-order collapse. MS Dhoni's run-out in the penultimate over crushed India's hopes in a rain-affected match.
2021 World Test Championship Final: New Zealand's Pace Attack
Kyle Jamieson's five-wicket haul and Kane Williamson's patient batting ended India's inaugural WTC campaign. The Kiwis emerged as the ultimate test champions.
2022 T20 World Cup Semi-final: England's Batting Blitzkrieg
Alex Hales and Jos Buttler's explosive partnership steamrolled India. The 10-wicket loss exposed India's conservative approach in the powerplay.
2023 World Test Championship Final: Australia's All-Round Dominance
Steve Smith's century and Australia's bowling depth proved too much for India. Rohit Sharma's men faltered in both innings, extending their ICC trophy drought.
2023 ODI World Cup Final: Australia's Big-Match Temperament
Pat Cummins' tactical brilliance and Travis Head's counter-attacking century shattered India's dream at home. The loss extended India's decade-long ICC trophy wait.
The Elusive ICC Trophy: A Decade of Near Misses
Since 2013, India's trophy cabinet remains empty despite consistent performances. The team's inability to cross the final hurdle in crucial matches continues to haunt cricket fans nationwide.
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