One was a fairy tale and the other a realistic goal achieved through dedication, careful planning and deliberate processes.
In one India beat all 4 previous World Cup winners in a sequence of high pressure games played in front of expectant (read demanding) crowds and in the other India beat the most fearsome, most intimidating, most talented team at the peak of their prowess
One had a ring of naivete and innocence to it the other had a ring of self awareness and self belief.
In one, the defining knock by the captain helped the team stay afloat and in the other the defining knock by the captain sealed one of the most fluent run chases in a world cup final. Both feats will take ages to emulate.
One had Mohinder Amarnath the other had Yuvraj Singh playing more or less the same roles.
One had a team who were out to enjoy, have fun and generally just glad to be in esteemed company the other had a team struck with anxiety attacks under the pressure of expectations
In one, Ravi Shastri was on mute, in the other we weren't so lucky.
One changed Indian cricket forever the other confirmed India as a changed team.
One was achieved by the best Test team in the world the other was achieved by defeating the best Test team in the World.
Those who watched both the World Cups, will be the best judges to call this one. To say which is the greater achievement in Indian cricket.
As for me, I need a few more samples to say for sure.
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