Thirteen years have passed since MS Dhoni’s famous six in 2011 gave India their second ODI World Cup trophy. India defeated Sri Lanka in the World Cup final to win the coveted trophy April 2, 2011, in front of a raucous crowd at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Cricket Fans all across the country are still celebrating the winning moment of team India’s 2011 ODI World Cup. Netizens are taking to social media to express their emotions and feelings about historic day. A user said, April 2 never gets old, every year this day refresh our memories. Another said, glory of 2011 and added red-heart emoji.
On April 2 MS Dhoni not only won the world cup but he also won our heart, a third user said. An another admirer also praised Zaheer Khan’s remarkable bowling which helped India in lifting the tophry after 28 years of their first victory.
Legends with both bat and ball, including Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, and Zaheer Khan, etched their names in Indian cricket folklore during the India vs. Sri Lanka final. Millions of Indian cricket fans remember the Wankhede final with fondness, from Gambhir’s tough 97 in a jersey soiled with dirt to Dhoni’s cool finale.
Both teams had excellent tournament performances leading up to the championship match. After winning four of their six matches and losing just one to Pakistan, Sri Lanka finished in second position in Group A.
Meanwhile, India finished second in Group B after winning four of their six games, losing to South Africa, and playing a dramatic draw with England. India finished tied with South Africa on points, but their higher net run rate earned them the runner-up spot.
With Dhoni hitting the winning six, Yuvraj Singh, who had been India’s best player the entire competition, ended the chase and went undefeated at 91.
After winning their second ODI World Cup, India experienced a thrilling victory that brought the cherished trophy home. Dhoni was named Player of the Match for his vital hitting contributions.