India is set to compete in its third T20 World Cup final, facing off against South Africa on Saturday in a bid for its second championship title. This highly anticipated summit clash presents a crucial opportunity for the Men in Blue to end their unfortunate streak of losing in the finals of ICC tournaments. India has unfortunately fallen short in its last five ICC finals.
India boasts a formidable record in ICC title matches, having participated in 12 finals throughout history. However, they have emerged victorious only on four occasions. As a nation that has secured two ODI World Cups and a previous T20 World Cup, India’s last ICC trophy triumph dates back to 2013, when they outplayed England in the Champions Trophy final.
Their most recent final appearance occurred in the ODI World Cup last year, where they suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia. In 2023, Rohit Sharma’s team also contested the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London, ultimately losing by a substantial margin of 209 runs against Australia.
In the T20 World Cup realm, India’s last appearance in the title decider took place in 2014, where they fell short against Sri Lanka, losing by six wickets. As they prepare for this crucial encounter against South Africa, the Indian team will be aiming to make history and secure a much-needed victory.
