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Happy Birthday Gautam Gambhir: From 2011 World Cup final to 2007 WC final, top 5 knocks of opener turned politician - In Pics

Former Indian cricketer and BJP MP from Delhi, Gautam Gambhir has guided India to victory on numerous occasions but some of his match-winning knocks are just mind-boggling. As the former India opener turns 40 years of age today, we bring you some of his top knocks for India. Notably, Gambhir was part of the T20 World Cup 2007 and 2011 ICC World Cup winning squad.

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Updated:Oct 14, 2022, 12:48 PM IST

1/5

97 vs Sri Lanka (2011 ODI World Cup final)

It is unarguably the best and most important knock of his cricketing career and many say that he did not get enough credit for this cold knock in a World Cup final against an A1 Sri Lankan side. While chasing 274, India lost two big names - Tendulkar and Sehwag early. MS Dhoni and Gambhir stood up to the occasion forming a 109-run partnership that got India right back into the contest. (Image Source: Twitter)

2/5

206 vs Australia (2008 Test series at home)

One of the best knocks of the left-hander in his Test career came in at home against Australia when he scored a blazing 206 runs off 380 balls along side VVS Laxman, who also made a double ton. (Image Source: Twitter)

3/5

75 vs Pakistan (T20 World Cup final 2007)

The left-hander played a crucial role in India's victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2007 final. India won the final by 5 runs after Gambhir guided the Men in Blue to a total of 157. (Image Source: Twitter)

4/5

150 vs Sri Lanka (Eden Garden 2009)

Gambhir and Kolkata have a special as we all know. In an ODI match against Sri Lanka, he smacked a blistering 150 runs to chase 316 runs alongside young Virat Kohli. (Image Source: Twitter)

5/5

167 vs New Zealand (2009 Test series away from home)

Gambhir's crucial knock of 167 off 257 balls helped India clinch a draw against New Zealand after Ross Taylor and rain ended India's chances of clinching a victory. (Image Source: Twitter)