If you’re a cricket fan, you must have heard of the Icc Cricket World Cup 2011 Final Match, one of the most thrilling cricket matches in history. The match was played between India and Sri Lanka on April 2, 2011, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. It was the 10th edition of the Cricket World Cup and was watched by millions of cricket fans worldwide.
The Teams
The Indian cricket team was led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, while Kumar Sangakkara led the Sri Lankan team. Both teams had some of the world’s best players, including Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Lasith Malinga, and Muttiah Muralitharan.
The Match
The match started with Sri Lanka winning the toss and electing to bat first. They scored 274 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Mahela Jayawardene played a brilliant innings of 103 runs from just 88 balls, which helped Sri Lanka post a competitive total.
In reply, India got off to a shaky start and lost the wicket of Virender Sehwag early. However, Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar steadied the Indian innings with a partnership of 83 runs. Tendulkar got out after scoring 18 runs, which brought Virat Kohli to the crease. Kohli played a crucial innings of 35 runs, which helped India get closer to the target.
Gautam Gambhir played a brilliant innings of 97 runs and was dismissed just three runs short of his century. However, his innings helped India get closer to the target. Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni then played one of the most memorable innings in cricket history. He scored an unbeaten 91 runs from just 79 balls and hit the winning six to seal the victory for India.
The Aftermath
The victory was celebrated by millions of cricket fans in India and around the world. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was hailed as a hero for his brilliant innings, and the Indian cricket team was praised for their performance throughout the tournament.
Overall, the Icc Cricket World Cup 2011 Final Match was a thrilling match that will be remembered by cricket fans for years to come. If you want to relive the magic of the match, you can watch the full video on various online platforms.
