India's 10 years of heartbreak at ICC events

Moneycontrol News November 20, 2023

2014- Lost to Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup final

India missed the chance to hold all 3  trophies at the same time, losing to Sri Lanka by 6 wickets.

2015- Lost to Australia in ODI World Cup semis

Less than 12 months later, India lost to Australia by 95 runs at Sydney in 2015 World Cup semis.

2016- Lost to WI in T20 World Cup semis

India lost to West Indies by 7 wickets in Mumbai in 2016. This would prove to be MS Dhoni's last match as India captain in an ICC event.

2017-Lost to Pakistan in Champions Trophy final

A defeat that stings Indian fans to date is the loss to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final at The Oval in 2017.

2019-Lost to New Zealand in ODI World Cup semis

2 years later, again in England, India fell at the semifinal hurdle to New Zealand by 18 runs. This, in hindsight, was Dhoni's last ever match for India.

2021-Lost to New Zealand in WTC final

In 2021, India entered the final of the World Test Championships, but lost  to New Zealand in the final.

2021-Out in Group stage of T20 World Cup

India's worst showing at a major event came in this phase came when they were knocked out of the league stage at the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

2022-Lost to England in T20 World Cup semis

India looked good to end the drought in Australia in 2022, but were blown away by England in the semis by 10 wickets at Adelaide.

2023-Lost to Australia in WTC final-

In June, India were hammered by 209 runs in the WTC final at The Oval.

2023-Lost to Australia in ODI World Cup final

Playing in a home final, India lost Australia by six wickets