5 Spectacular performances by Sreesanth that will make every Keralite proud

#2 2/12 vs Australia, Durban (2007 World T20)

Exceeding quite a few expectations, India had made it to the semi-final of that inaugural T20 World Cup. Sreesanth was an integral member of that 2007 World T20 line-up which was led by a young MS Dhoni.

They faced the mighty Aussies in the semis. Batting first, India scored 188 in their 20 overs. Yuvraj Singh’s 30-ball 70 and MS Dhoni’s 18-ball 36 had helped India get to a match-winning score. But Australia had always had the better of India in multi-nation events and hence, the pressure was huge.

Australia got off to a decent start as they reached 36/0 in 5 overs. Sreesanth had bowled a couple of excellent overs (2-1-5-0 at that stage). He continued with his third over of the spell and knocked over the dangerous Adam Gilchrist to give India their first breakthrough.

Matthew Hayden was batting beautifully and Australia seemed to be on track in their chase when he was at the crease. However, Sreesanth came back for his final over and cleaned up the big Aussie opener as well to drag India back into the match. That wicket changed the momentum and India went on to register a famous 15-run win and advanced to the final.