![]() While an 83-run partnership between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli (35) steadied the Indian innings, a 109-run stand between Gambhir and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni put India in a winning position. India losing opening batsmen Virender Sehwag (0) and Sachin Tendulkar (18) cheaply called for widespread tension across the nation. ![]() ![]() Pacer Zaheer Khan (India’s highest wicket-taker in the tournament), who bowled three consecutive maiden overs with the new ball, had also dismissed two batsmen.ĪLSO READ: When and where to watch the repeat of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 final match? With bowling figures of 10-0-49-2, India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was the pick of their bowlers. 4 in the 17th over, Jayawardene top-scored for his team with 103* (88) with the help of 13 fours. The historic match was played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and is still afresh in the minds of the Indian fans.Īfter the then Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat, the visitors posted 274/6 in 50 overs on the back of former captain Mahela Jayawardene’s 14th ODI century. On this day in 2011, India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to win their second ICC Cricket World Cup after 28 years. India win ICC Cricket World Cup 2011: Tomorrow will mark the ninth anniversary of India’s historic triumph against Sri Lanka in 2011. ![]()
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