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After finishing runners-up in the inaugural edition, Pakistan managed to erase the disappointment two years later when they beat sub-continent neighbours Sri Lanka in an one-sided final at Lord’s to secure their second ICC world title, largely thanks to Shahid Afridi’s consistent (okay, almost consistent) performances. Lead by Younis Khan, Online Betting Review the Pakistan team put up a spirited performance to reach the semis where Afridi almost single-handedly knocked out South Africa.
He was the man of the match in the final as well. Other noteable moments included ‘minnows’ Netherlands upsetting England Online Betting Review in the first match in a last-ball thriller, Australia’s unexpected defeats and India (and Dhoni’s) poor run supposedly due to a rift. Who else remembers Dhoni bringing in the entire team for Online Betting Review a press conference in a ‘show of unity’ following media reports of a rift between senior Online Betting Review players? Player of the series and highest run-getter Tillakaratne ‘Dilscoop’ Dilshan was in phenomenal form with 317 runs while Umar Gul was the star bowler once again, taking 13 wickets, including a stunning 5/6 vs New Zealand.