Which teams played in the 2011 World Cup Final?

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final was contested between India and Sri Lanka. The final match took place on April 2, 2011, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. India emerged victorious in that final, winning the World Cup for the second time in their history. They chased down Sri Lanka's target to win the match and the tournament, with Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni playing crucial innings to secure the victory.

In the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka:

  • Winner: India won the final match.

Match Summary:

  • Date: April 2, 2011.
  • Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India.
  • Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat.

Batting Innings:

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka batted first and scored 274 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Mahela Jayawardene played a brilliant innings, scoring an unbeaten century (103*).

Bowling Innings:

India: India's bowlers picked up crucial wickets, with Zaheer Khan being the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 60 runs in his 10 overs.

Batting Chase:

India: In their run chase, India successfully chased down the target of 275 runs, finishing at 277/4 in 48.2 overs.

Key Performances:

  • Gautam Gambhir played a crucial innings for India, scoring 97 runs.
  • MS Dhoni, the Indian captain, scored an unbeaten 91* runs and hit the winning runs with a six.
  • Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni had a partnership of 109 runs for the fifth wicket.
                                                    
With this victory, India won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and MS Dhoni led the team to its second World Cup title, with their previous win coming in 1983. The final match was a historic moment for Indian cricket and is remembered as one of the most significant moments in the country's cricketing history.