In the final of ICC world cup 2011 India became able to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets deliver World Cup glory to their cricket-mad population for the first time after 1983.
Sri Lanka was not going good in the start but they smashed 91 from their last 10 overs to post 274-6 in Mumbai, with Mahela Jayawardene superb 103 not out. In the start India lost Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar early but Gautam Gambhir and skipper Dhoni made a marvelous innings .
Sri Lanka was not going good in the start but they smashed 91 from their last 10 overs to post 274-6 in Mumbai, with Mahela Jayawardene superb 103 not out. In the start India lost Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar early but Gautam Gambhir and skipper Dhoni made a marvelous innings .
Gambhir was out for 97, but captain Dhoni remained unbeaten at 91 which led India to a famous win with 10 balls.The skipper was struggling throughout the tournament but in the end he able to play the innings of his life and get the victory with a great straight six that will be the shot of his life.The wicketkeeper-batsman's stunning final blow provided a great end to a memorable final for his team.
