As the T20 World Cup Final is on the horizon, the buzz is all about 'Divine Strategy' – the powerful element of fate. Will India break their 13-year World Cup title drought, or will it be South Africa's moment to shine? Which nation will Divine Strategy favor this time?
First catching the spotlight in the IPL 2024, 'Divine Strategy' was mentioned by Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh after clinching the title, in front of team owner Shah Rukh Khan, who also alluded to it in the dressing room.
As the T20 World Cup commenced, Virat Kohli uttered 'Divine Strategy, baby' in an ICC video, shortly before bagging the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award. Now, the big question looms over Bridgetown's Kensington Oval: which team will earn the favor of Divine Strategy – India or South Africa?
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The Indian team last seized an ICC trophy in 2013 by defeating England on their home ground. Since then, no further ICC glory has graced the squad. Tracing back, the Indian team last held a World Cup of any form in their hands back in 2011. Now, after 13 long years, the stage is set for them to reclaim the champion's title.
India has entered 11 ICC tournaments since 2013, managing to step into the knockout stages in nine out of the previous 10. Although they were ousted in the group stage in the T20 World Cup 2021, the team has displayed toughness, winning four of the 13 knockout games they played – three being semifinals and one a quarterfinal. However, the chase for the trophy has seen its share of heartbreak, with four semifinal losses and five final defeats.
In the last decade, India has seen the brink of victory in 5 out of the 10 ICC tournaments played, each time falling just short of the championship in finals.... [Exceeds character limit, please process the data in smaller chunks to continue translation]
