2011 Cricket World Cup Final

India vs Sri Lanka | Match Summary, Heroes, Records & Historic Moments

Relive the unforgettable 2011 Cricket World Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Discover match highlights, scorecard, winning moments, player performances, records, and how India ended a 28-year wait to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup. Explore why the 2011 World Cup Final remains one of the most searched cricket matches in history.

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2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final Overview

The 2011 Cricket World Cup Final was played on 2 April 2011 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium between India and Sri Lanka.

Millions of fans searched for “India World Cup win 2011 full match highlights” and “MS Dhoni winning six World Cup final”, making it one of the most viewed cricket matches ever.

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2011 World Cup Final Scorecard

Sri Lanka Innings

Batter	Runs
Mahela Jayawardene	103*
Kumar Sangakkara	48
Nuwan Kulasekara	32*

Sri Lanka: 274/6 (50 Overs)

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India Innings

Batter	Runs
Gautam Gambhir	97
MS Dhoni	91*
Virat Kohli	35
Sachin Tendulkar	18

India: 277/4 (48.2 Overs)

🏆 India won by 6 wickets

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MS Dhoni’s Famous Winning Six

The defining moment arrived when captain MS Dhoni launched Nuwan Kulasekara into the stands.

The phrase “Dhoni finishes off in style” became one of cricket’s most iconic commentary lines and remains a top search query among fans looking for MS Dhoni World Cup winning six video.

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Heroes of the 2011 World Cup Final

MS Dhoni

• Captain of India
• Scored unbeaten 91
• Won Player of the Match
• Hit the winning six

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Gautam Gambhir

• Scored a crucial 97
• Rescued India after early wickets
• Played one of the greatest World Cup final innings ever

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Virat Kohli

• Built an important partnership with Gambhir
• Helped stabilize the innings

The 2011 World Cup marked the beginning of Virat Kohli‘s journey toward becoming one of cricket’s greatest batters.

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Sachin Tendulkar

For millions of fans, the biggest storyline was:

“Sachin Tendulkar wins World Cup”

After six World Cups and 22 years of international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar finally achieved his dream.

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Historic Records From the 2011 Final

Record	Achievement
First Host Nation to Win World Cup at Home	India
Highest Successful Run Chase in World Cup Final	India (277)
Player of the Match	MS Dhoni
Century in Losing Cause	Mahela Jayawardene
India’s Second World Cup Title	2011

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Why the 2011 World Cup Final Is Historic

India Ended 28-Year Wait

India’s previous World Cup victory came in 1983 under Kapil Dev.

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• India World Cup winners list
• India’s second World Cup victory
• World Cup final India vs Sri Lanka memories

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Sachin’s Dream Fulfilled

The emotional scenes of Indian players carrying Sachin Tendulkar around Wankhede Stadium remain among the most iconic images in sports history.

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Most Searched 2011 World Cup Final Moments

• MS Dhoni winning six
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What Are the Heroes Doing Now?

MS Dhoni

• Continues playing for Chennai Super Kings
• Businessman and cricket icon

Sachin Tendulkar

• Cricket mentor
• Philanthropist
• Global sports ambassador

Gautam Gambhir

• Cricket coach and mentor
• Former Member of Parliament

Virat Kohli

• One of the greatest batters of the modern era
• Continues breaking international records

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FAQs

Who won the 2011 Cricket World Cup Final?

India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets.

Who was Player of the Match in the 2011 World Cup Final?

MS Dhoni won Player of the Match for his unbeaten 91.

Who scored a century in the final?

Mahela Jayawardene scored 103* for Sri Lanka.

What was the winning moment?

MS Dhoni hit a memorable six over long-on to seal the victory.

Why is the 2011 World Cup Final so famous?

It gave India its second World Cup title and fulfilled Sachin Tendulkar’s lifelong dream of becoming a World Cup winner.

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Related Links

• 1983 Cricket World Cup Final
• Cricket World Cup Winners List
• MS Dhoni Records
• Sachin Tendulkar Records
• Greatest Cricket Matches Ever
• World Cup Finals History
• Highest Run Chases in ODI Cricket
• World Cup Records
• India Cricket Team Records
• Cricket Records Broken This Year

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