Indian team created history on April 2, 2011, after winning the second ICC ODI World Cup title at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. India celebrated a remarkable victory as the MS Dhoni-led side had defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final to clinch a memorable title.
Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh exhibited a tremendous show throughout the tournament as he scored 362 runs and picked up 15 wickets in the 2011 World Cup. Yuvraj was also adjudged the Player of the Tournament.
Yuvraj's reaction
On April 2 (Friday), Yuvraj took to his official Instagram handle to recall the historic World Cup victory. The former India all-rounder also dedicated the prestigious World Cup to Sachin Tendulkar.
"This wasn’t just a world cup victory - this was the dream of a billion Indians being fulfilled Proud to be a part of this team that wanted to win the cup for the entire country and for a very special person @sachintendulkar. Nothing can match the pride of wearing the tricolour and bringing glory to the nation," Yuvraj wrote.
On the other hand, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh also recalled team India’s historic World Cup victory and shared his feelings on Twitter.
“2nd of April - a day when billions jumped in joy! The day when India lifted the World Cup. A night that I have lived over and over again,” Harbhajan wrote on Twitter.
Former India batter Suresh Raina also posted a photo of the World Cup-winning Indian team on social media and wrote, “A tournament #WorldCup2011 that changed everything for Indian cricket, a moment when our dream got fulfilled. This moment will forever be close to our heart. #OnThisDay #CWC2011.”
Final match
In the final match of the 2011 World Cup, Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara had won the toss and decided to bat first. Sri Lankan batter Mahela Jayawardene played a brilliant knock of 103 (not out) off 88 balls to help his side in reaching a total of 274/6 in 50 overs.
In reply, Indian team lost their two opening batters early in the match. Lasith Malinga picked up the wickets of Virender Sehwag (0 off 2 balls) and Sachin Tendulkar (18 runs off 14 balls) within the first seven overs. Later, Virat Kohli (35 runs off 49 balls) and Gautam Gambhir (97 runs off 122 deliveries) notched a partnership of 83 runs off 93 balls to avoid the early danger.
Gambhir and skipper Dhoni (91 not out off 79 balls) had put up another crucial partnership of 109 runs off 118 balls. Eventually, Dhoni’s famous six off Nuwan Kulasekara in the 49th over helped team India in securing the historic World Cup title.
