7 Similarities between 2007 World T20 and 2016 World T20: India on the path to glory again?

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Virat Kohli crashes to the ground after MS Dhoni hit the winning runs to ensure India’s qualification for semis

India had to win all their games after first loss

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Indian players celebrate their thrilling 1 run win over Bangladesh

After losing their first game in 2007, India had to win the next two games if they wanted to qualify for the semi-final. In this World Cup, India had to do the same i.e. win all the remaining games, to avoid any ifs and buts with regard to the Net Run Rate. India won their remaining games in 2007 World T20 and they have won all the Super-10 games this time around too.

India defeated England and the won against South Africa to reach the semi-final in 2007. This time, they defeated Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia to book the final berth in the semis.

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