India vs Sri Lanka: Dhoni’s Six Wins the 2011 World Cup
India had not won the World Cup since 1983. In front of a home crowd in Mumbai, and in what turned out to be Sachin Tendulkar’s final World Cup, they finished the job in style.
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Match facts
| Competition | ICC Cricket World Cup final |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 April 2011 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
The story of the match
Mahela Jayawardene made a beautiful unbeaten hundred as Sri Lanka posted 274 for 6. When Lasith Malinga removed Virender Sehwag and Tendulkar early, India were 31 for 2 and the stadium went quiet.
Gautam Gambhir made 97 and shared stands with Virat Kohli and then MS Dhoni, who promoted himself above the in-form Yuvraj Singh. Dhoni finished on 91 not out and won the match with a six over long-on off Nuwan Kulasekara.
Key moments to watch for
- Jayawardene’s unbeaten hundred
- Malinga removes Sehwag and Tendulkar
- Gambhir’s 97
- Dhoni’s winning six
Why it’s one of the greatest cricket matches ever
India became the first team to win a World Cup final on home soil. Tendulkar was carried around the ground by his teammates, and Dhoni’s six is probably the most replayed shot in Indian cricket history.
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