They started slow. Sometime they looked vulnerable. The strong batting lineup was not able to perform well in batting power plays. Bowling was looking dependent on a part time spin bowler. Then they lifted their game at right moment. Defeated all the previous world champions in 4 match stretch. They defeated 1975,1979 champion West Indies (in league match), Then they defeated 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 champion Australia. After that it was turn of 1992 WC champion Pakistan. In final they defeated 1996 WC champion Sri Lanka. First time a host nation won WC. Captain clicked in crunch game. Most prolific batsman scored consistently. Main bowler bowled to his caliber. Everyone pitched in whenever team needed them.
I still remember the night India lost to Australia in 2003 world cup. Rickey Ponting and Co thrashed Indian team left and right. Looked like Indian players were very nervous that day but things were different this time. They were full of confidence and played to their potential.
Way to Go....
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