Join us as we explore India's journey in the opening matches of the ICC World Cup tournaments of the 21st century.

In 2003, India kicked off their World Cup journey with a promising win against the Netherlands

India faced an unexpected defeat against Bangladesh in their opening World Cup match in 2007

India emerged victorious against Bangladesh in the 2011 opener, a sweet comeback from their defeat in the previous World Cup

India marked a triumphant start to their 2015 World Cup campaign with a win over arch-rivals Pakistan

In the 2019 World Cup, India had a successful start with a victory against South Africa

World Cup 2023 saw India open with a win against Australia

These opening matches set the pace—and in many ways, the tone—for the team's journey through each World Cup tournament.

These matches shine a spotlight on the resilience, determination, and spirit of Team India.

From tense beginnings to triumphant victories, stay tuned for more exciting and inspirational stories from the world of cricket.