ICC T20 World Cup 2024: India's Journey from 2007 to 2024

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 29/06/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

2007 (Champions)

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2009 (Super 8)

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2010 (Super 8)

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2012 (Super 8)

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2014 (Runners-Up)

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2016 (Semi-Finalists)

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2021 (Super 12)

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2022 (Semi-Finalists)

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2024

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ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Final: India vs South Africa, Who'll Win Today's Match?

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