The first ICC T20 Cricket World Cup was held in the year_______.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2007.
The first ICC T20 Cricket World Cup (officially known as the ICC World Twenty20) was held in 2007, marking the debut of the T20 World Championship in international cricket.
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Host Nation: South Africa
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Date: 11 to 24 September 2007
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Winner: India, under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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Runner-Up: Pakistan
This tournament revolutionized the game of cricket by popularizing the Twenty20 format, which is shorter, faster-paced, and highly spectator-friendly. India’s thrilling win against Pakistan in the final gave a massive boost to the format’s popularity, especially in India, leading to the creation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) the following year.
Other Years:
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2003 – Year of an ODI World Cup (won by Australia).
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2006 – No ICC World Cup event held that year.
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2009 – The second T20 World Cup, held in England.