September 24 is a significant date in Indian cricket history. On this day in 2007, India won the inaugural T20 World Cup, defeating their arch-rivals Pakistan by five runs in a thrilling final at Johannesburg. By 2025, members of that historic team looked back with pride and nostalgia.

Player of the Final, Irfan Pathan, who took 3/16 to earn the Man of the Match award, reflected on how India’s dominance over Pakistan in T20Is began on that day.

“What a day it was back in 2007. Where our World Cup dream was fulfilled. Beating Pakistan on regular basis started there in T20 cricket," Pathan commented on X, subtly jabbing at the arch-rivals.

What a day it was back in 2007. Where our World Cup dream was full filed. Beating Pakistan on regular basis started there in t20 cricket. pic.twitter.

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