The 2007 ICC World Twenty20 was the inaugural edition of the Twenty20 cricket tournament, held in South Africa from September 11 to September 24, 2007. It featured 12 teams competing in a fast-paced format, where each team played a maximum of 20 overs. The tournament aimed to promote the shorter version of the game and attracted significant global attention. India emerged as the champion, defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The victory marked a significant moment in cricket history, as it was India's first title in a major international tournament since 1983. The event helped popularize Twenty20 cricket worldwide.