7 Striking Similarities Between T20 World Cup 2007 And ICC Champions Trophy 2017

1) Captaincy 

ICC World T20 2007 was MS Dhoni’s first ICC tournament as captain

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 is Virat Kohli’s first ICC tournament as captain

2) Highest Score 

MS Dhoni’s highest score in ODIs is 183

Virat Kohli’s highest score in ODIs is also 183

3) India vs Pakistan (toss)

In ICC World T20 2007’s first match between India and Pakistan, Pakistan won the toss and made India bat first.

In ICC Champions Trophy 2017’s first match between India and Pakistan, again Pakistan won the toss and made India bat first.

4) Result of the first match between India and Pakistan 

In ICC World T20 2007, India beat Pakistan in the first match.

In ICC Champions trophy 2017, India beat Pakistan in the first match.

7 Striking Similarities Between T20 World Cup 2007 And ICC Champions Trophy 2017

5) India-South Africa connection 

In ICC World T20 2007, India beat South Africa to qualify for the semi-final.

In ICC Champions Trophy 2017, India beat South Africa in virtual quarter final.

6) India’s win percentage 

India lost just one match in ICC World T20 2007.

In ICC Champions Trophy 2017, India has lost just one match en route to the final.

7) The BIG FINAL 

In ICC World T20 2007, India played the final against Pakistan and won it.

In ICC Champions Trophy 2017, India will once again play the final against Pakistan and let’s hope they will win.

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