The Natwest Series final between India and England in 2002 is widely deemed as one of the greatest ODI matches. India had registered a nerve-wrecking two-wicket victory in that game while chasing England’s mammoth target of 325.
At one point in time, the Men in Blue were tottering at 146 for 5 but the duo of Mohammad Kaif and Yuvraj Singh were on a different mission as they added 121-run for the sixth wicket to change the complexion of the match. While Yuvraj scored a blistering 63-ball 69, Kaif remained unbeaten on 75-ball 87 to guide India home with 3 balls to spare.
The Natwest final 2002 also became iconic as India’s then skipper Sourav Ganguly had taken his shirt off at the Lord’s balcony after the victory.
July 13, 2020 marks the 18th anniversary of Natwest final and thus Indian cricketers Kaif and Harbhajan Singh took to social media to rejoice that historic triumph.
Kaif shared a picture on Twitter in which he can be seen holding the coveted trophy alongside captain Ganguly and Yuvraj.
“July 13, 2002: The day we climbed Mt Everest at Lord's...Dada shirtless, Yuvi nerveless, Zak's support priceless, Me fearless...memories endless,” he wrote alongside the image.
Likewise, Harbhajan also posted a photo with the caption reading: “What a win this was”.
