The 2011 World Cup also saw many controversies take place during the entire tournament. The top bowling honours were shared by Pakistani Shahid Afridi and IndiaРІР‚в„ўs Zaheer Khan as both took 21 wickets each. Sri LankaРІР‚в„ўs Tillakartane Dilshan won the Golden Bat as he scored the most runs- 500, in the 2011 edition. Yuvraj won four Man-of-the-Match awards in the tourney, which is the highest by any player in any edition of World Cup. Yuvaj Singh was the Man of the Tournament as he scored 362 runs and scalped 15 wickets. Later, it was MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh who saw India lift the title after 28 years. Gautam Gambhir played one of the most pressure-absorbing innings one could in a final of a World Cup, but ended 3 runs short of what could have been remembered as a memorable century. However, the packed house at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai was silenced with two quick wickets of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar by Lasith Malinga. Sri Lankans in the first innings with the help of Mahela JayawardeneРІР‚в„ўs gem of an innings of 103 not out saw India being set a target of 275 runs. The final of World Cup 2011 was a viewersРІР‚в„ў delight. Also Read: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Schedule in IST: Time Table, Fixture & Venue Details of all WC 2015 Matches India managed to stay unbeaten by Pakistan in an ICC Cricket World Cup event, yet again. The Pakistani batsman failed to deliver as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Sachin Tendulkar missed out on his 100 th international century, but it was Suresh RainaРІР‚в„ўs calmness which propelled India to a competitive score. In the second semi-final, India beat Pakistan in an epic showdown where the Head of States of both India and Pakistan were present. In the semi-finals Sri Lanka secured an easy victory over New Zealand in Colombo, which also marked the last ODI match for bowling legend Muttaiah Muralitharan on his home-turf. South Africa stumbled once again in the knock-out stage, this time against New Zealand, whereas Sri Lanka marched on with authority over England to semi-finals. On one hand, where Pakistan had a cake walk win over Pakistan, India saw through a tense finish to win against Australia. In the quarter-finals West Indies took on Pakistan, Australia against India, New Zealand against South Africa, while England took on Sri Lanka. Also Read - Sachin Tendulkar Ranks Among 50 Most Influential People of Twitter in 2021 Shankar Ehsan Loy sung РІР‚В De Ghuma KeРІР‚в„ў (Swing It Hard) while the Sri Lankan band sun РІР‚ВSinha UdaaneРІР‚в„ў. One was composed by Indian trio Shankar-Ehsan-Loy while the other was adapted by Ranidu Lankage and composed by Shehan Galahitiyawa. There were two official songs for the 2011 edition of World Cup. РІР‚В StumpyРІР‚в„ў - A stout elephant who is seen playing with a ball with his trunk, was chosen as tournamentРІР‚в„ўs mascot.

Also Read - T20 World Cup: 'God' Sachin Tendulkar Plays 'Astrologer', Gets Prediction Right on Shaheen Afridi Dismissing Aaron Finch in Australia vs Pakistan Semi-Final Match Pakistan was earlier scheduled to be a co-host for the 2011, but after attacks on Sri Lanka n Cricket team bus in Lahore in 2009, International Cricket Council (ICC) cancelled their nomination. India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh were the co-hosts of the tournament which stretched across 43 days. The 2011 World Cup was the tenth edition of Cricket World Cup which happens every four years. So England is the 6 th team which has won the ICC cricket world cup.ICC Cricket World Cup 2011: The World Cup 2011 saw a total of 14 teams contesting for the gameРІР‚в„ўs most coveted title. English team scored 24 boundaries while New Zealand scores just 16 boundaries. England managed to win this thrilling encounter on the basis of Super Over on boundary count. Australia is another country which has won the cricket World Up as a host nation in 2015.Р”Р„s per the expectation, the final of the cricket world cup 2019 was the most exciting final played ever. India broken this taboo and won the cricket World Cup 2011 as a host nation. Till 2011 cricket World Cup there was a unique record that the Cricket World Cup never won by the host nation. Man of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar Kane Williamson: Complete List of International Records World Cup 1999 Final Venue: Wanderers, Johannesburg, South Africa

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