5 unforgettable Gautam Gambhir knocks across the formats

2) 75 (54) vs Pakistan at Johannesburg (2007), ICC World T20 final

2007 ICC World T20

Arch-rivals, India, and Pakistan contested the high-voltage finals of the inaugural ICC World T20 in 2007 at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. After Indian skipper, MS Dhoni opted to bat first on winning the toss, Gautam Gambhir opened the innings along with the explosive, Yusuf Pathan on that hot and humid afternoon.

Gambhir stood strong for the Men in Blue on the day when every other Indian batsman failed to get going with the bat. The pressure of an India-Pakistan final did not impact his natural game, as he went on to make a match-winning 75 (54) amassing eight boundaries and two sixes en route his valuable contribution.

India finished their innings at 157-5 in 20 overs, setting a modest target of 158 for Pakistan to claim the glory. Courtesy a brilliant display of bowling from the Indian pacers and Gambhir's determined knock, India clinched the inaugural World T20 title signaling the beginning of an unforgettable era under 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni. Gambhir proved why he loves big occasions with one of the most memorable knocks of his career.