2011 World Cup Final Scorecard

India made history in 2011 ICC Cricket World cup.The Indian team showcased the team spirit on the global stage and won the title amazingly. It was one of the epic tournaments where legendary Sachin Tendulkar gave his final appearance in the cricket ground of the world cup. The victory in the 2011 World cup gave a  triumphant farewell to him which made cricket fans emotional. The match was totally overwhelming. There were various countless unforgettable moments in which some were epic. The first one where MS Dhoni sealed the win by towering six and then the other where Indian Squad lifted Legendary Sachin Tendulkar during victory. The final epic moment was where both the sides showed their fierce resilience which was a thrilling contest. India bagged an iconic win in the match. Dhoni’s unbeaten knock in the match is still memorable and the gritty performance of Gautam Gambhir made the foundation for the Win.

After dropping early wickets, the strain of chasing in a World Cup final was tremendous. During those anxious middle overs, Gambhir’s resolve kept the innings steady. His nearly century-long rule provided India with the necessary stability. Dhoni made a brilliant move when he decided to go up the order. It showed that he could lead from the front and also helped to ease the tension in the dressing room. A boisterous Wankhede audience, bound together in faith and optimism, cheered each run. India’s journey was unforgettable due to the combination of youthful energy and experience. Ultimately, it was more than simply a cricket match; it was a celebration of years of tenacity, aspirations, and patriotism.

2011 World Cup Final Scorecard: Match Details of 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup

Let’s look at the match Details below-

Venue Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 
Toss Sri Lanka, elected to bat first 
Series ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 
Player Of The Match MS Dhoni 
Player Of The Series Yuvraj Singh 
Series Result India won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup 
Match Day 2 April 2011 – Daynight (50-over match) 
Umpires Aleem Dar  Simon Taufel 
TV Umpire Ian Gould 
Reserve Umpire Steve Davis 
Match Referee Jeff Crowe 

2011 World Cup Final Scorecard

Let’s look at the Final scorecard of 2011 World cup below-

Sri Lanka Batting 

BATTING  Runs BallsFoursSixesStrike Rate 
Upul Tharanga c Sehwag b Khan 20 10 
Tillakaratne Dilshan b Harbhajan Singh 33 49 67.34 
Kumar Sangakkara (c) c Dhoni b Yuvraj Singh 48 67 71.64 
Mahela Jayawardene not out 103 88 13 117.04 
Thilan Samaraweera lbw b Yuvraj Singh 21 34 61.76 
Chamara Kapugedera c Raina b Khan 20 
Nuwan Kulasekara run out (Dhoni) 32 30 106.66 
Thisara Perera not out 22 244.44 
Extras (b 1, lb 3, nb 2, w 6) 12     
TOTAL 50 Ov (RR: 5.48, 246 Mins) 274/6     

India Bowling 

BOWLING OversMaidenRunsWicketsEconomy
Zaheer Khan 10 60 
Sreesanth 52 6.5 
Munaf Patel 41 4.55 
Harbhajan Singh 10 50 
Yuvraj Singh 10 49 4.9 
Sachin Tendulkar 12 
Virat Kohli 

India Batting 

BATTING  RunsBallsFoursSixes Strike Rate 
Virender Sehwag lbw b Malinga 
Sachin Tendulkar c Sangakkara b Malinga 18 14 128.57 
Gautam Gambhir b Perera 97 122 79.5 
Virat Kohli c & b Dilshan 35 49 71.42 
MS Dhoni (c) not out 91 79 115.18 
Yuvraj Singh not out 21 24 87.5 
Extras (b 1, lb 6, w 8) 15     
TOTAL 48.2 Ov (RR: 5.73, 230 Mins) 277/4     

Sri Lanka Bowling 

BOWLING OversMindenRuns Wickets Economy 
Lasith Malinga 42 2 4.66 
Nuwan Kulasekara 8.2 64 0 7.68 
Thisara Perera 55 1 6.11 
Suraj Randiv 43 0 4.77 
Tillakaratne Dilshan 27 1 5.4 
Muthiah Muralidaran 39 0 4.87 

2011 World Cup Final Scorecard: Man of the Match 

In the 2011 World cup , Mahendra Singh Dhoni was appointed as Man of the Match. This was due to his exceptional game in the match where he showed his resilience in stressful situations. Dhoni scored 91 runs in 79 balls, however he did not stay out in this match.

Player Team Bowling Figures 
MS Dhoni INDIA 91 (79) 

Man of the Tournament

Yuvraj Singh was the man of the tournament in 2011 ICC Cricket World cup. He scored 362 runs in eight innings at an outstanding average of 86.19, demonstrating his reliability and poise under duress. Yuvraj was equally effective with the ball, taking 15 wickets at an average of 25.13 while keeping an outstanding economy rate of just 5.02. He regularly delivered, winning four Man of the Match honors during the tournament, demonstrating that his efforts were not limited to a single game.

Yuvraj was invaluable, whether it was breaking partnerships with the ball or saving the team with a crucial innings. Given that it was later discovered that he competed in the competition despite suffering from a serious illness, his performances demonstrated not only skill but also great bravery. His 2011 adventure is still regarded as one of cricket’s most inspirational tales.

Player Runs Wickets  
Yuvraj Singh  362 15  

2011 World Cup Final Scorecard: Highest Run Scorer  

The best batsman was given to Mahela Jayawardene, the Captain of Sri Lanka. He scored 103* off 88 balls.  

Player Team Runs 
Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 103* (88) 

2011 World Cup Final Scorecard: Highest Wicket Taker  

In World cup 2011, Lasith Malinga and Zaheer khan made out as a wicket taker in the finals for their own team. Malinga came up as an economical bowler. During the tournament , Zaheer khan bowled exceptionally and made the figure of 2 wickets for 60 runs in a full quota of 10 years. Malinga delivered a best performance which was controlled taking 2 wickets which conceded only 42 runs in 9 overs. 

On the other hand, Malinga delivered a more controlled performance, taking 2 wickets while conceding only 42 runs in 9 overs.

Early on, Sri Lanka had a little bowling advantage because of his ability to limit runs during pivotal moments. The Indian batting order, which was led by Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni, eventually handled the pressure with grace. In Finals, Malinga and Zaheer’s individual performances were among the highlights which flaunted talent and expertise on cricket’s biggest stage.

Player Team Bowling Figures 
Lasith Malinga Sri Lanka 2/42 (9) 
Zaheer Khan India 2/60 (10) 

2011 World Cup Final Scorecard: Most Sixes 

In the 2011 world cup,  MS Dhoni gave amazing performances where he was in top form. He contributed to the victory with powerful innings under lots of pressure. The victory and his legacy were solidified by his undefeated 91.

Player Team Sixes 
MS Dhoni India 02 

2011 World Cup Final Playing XIs  

Let’s look at the 2011 World Cup Final Playing XIs below-

  • 2011 World Cup Final India Playing XI 

MS Dhoni (c), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, Munaf Patel. 

  • 2011 World Cup Final Sri Lanka Playing XI

Kumar Sangakkara (c), Mahela Jayawardene, Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Kapugedera, Suraj Randiv, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Muttiah Muralitharan. 

Conclusion 

In india cricket history one of the most remarkable matches is the 2011 ICC world match which India won with an excellent performance by dhoni and gautam gambhir and an awesome performance by yuvraj singh as an All rounder, after 28 years india won the world cup. It wasn’t just a victory for the Indian team, it was an emotion and pride for the Indian nation and it was a perfect farewell gift for the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

FAQ 

1. Who won the finals of the Cricket World Cup 2011?

India won the world cup by 6 wickets in 2011 at the Mumbai group wankhede.

2. Who was the Man of the Match in the 2011 World Cup Final?

The award for Man of match was won by MS dhoni because he contributed 91 runs and helped India win the world cup.

3. Who was the Player of the Tournament in the 2011 World Cup?

The player of the tournament award was won by yuvraj singh as an all rounder and he took 15 wickets in the whole tournament and also scored 362 runs.

4. Who was the highest run scorer in the 2011 World Cup Final?

Mahela Jayawardene made 103 runs in the 2011 world cup final.

5. How many sixes did MS Dhoni hit in the 2011 Final?

MS Dhoni scored 2 sixes in the finals match of the World Cup in which he scored an iconic winning six.

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