Where was the Cricket World Cup played in 2011?

Where was the Cricket World Cup played in 2011?

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup was the tenth Cricket World Cup. It was played in India, Sri Lanka, and (for the first time) Bangladesh. India won the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, thus becoming the first country to win the Cricket World Cup final on home soil.

Why did Pakistan not host the World Cup in 2011?

In April 2009 the ICC announced that Pakistan had lost its right to co-host the 2011 World Cup because of concerns about the “uncertain security situation” in the country, especially in the aftermath of the 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team in Lahore. The PCB estimated that this would lose them $10.5 million.

Which is the first country to win the Cricket World Cup at home?

India won the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, thus becoming the first country to win the Cricket World Cup final on home soil.

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup (officially known as ICC Cricket World Cup 2011) was the tenth Cricket World Cup. It was played in India, Sri Lanka, and (for the first time) Bangladesh. India… Read all The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup (officially known as ICC Cricket World Cup 2011) was the tenth Cricket World Cup.

What was the cheapest Cricket World Cup ticket?

The cheapest tickets cost 20 US cents in Sri Lanka. In January 2011 the ICC declared the Eden Gardens ground in Kolkata, India, to be unfit and unlikely to be complete by 27 February, when it was scheduled to host a match between India and England. The match was moved to Bangalore.

2011 Cricket World Cup Final. The 2011 Cricket World Cup Final was a One Day International (ODI) match played between India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India on 2 April 2011, Saturday.

Which is the third team to have won the Cricket World Cup twice?

India won the match by six wickets—its second World Cup win after the 1983 tournament —and became the third team to have won the title more than once, after Australia (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and later 2015) and the West Indies (1975 and 1979). Both teams had progressed through three stages to reach the final.

What was Indian record in Cricket World Cup Final?

India captain MS Dhoni, promoting himself up the order, joined Gambhir and they both added 109 runs, an Indian record in a World Cup final. Gambhir got out for 97 runs in the 42nd over.

Who was the third umpire in the 2011 Cricket World Cup?

The on-field umpires were Simon Taufel of Australia and Aleem Dar of Pakistan, with Ian Gould being the third (TV) umpire. All of these umpires are highly rated; Taufel has won 5 ICC Umpire of the Year awards, while Dar has won two.

Who was man of the match in India vs Australia?

Yuvraj Singh was ‘Man of the Match’. Yuvraj Singh scored half century and took two wickets. Watch the highlights of the ‘India vs Australia, World Cup 2011 Quarter final’ match for brilliant innings of Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina.

Who was captain of India in World Cup Final?

India captain MS Dhoni, promoting himself up the order, joined Gambhir and they both added 109 runs, an Indian record in a World Cup final. Gambhir got out for 97 runs in the 42nd over. India chased down the total and won the match by six wickets in the 49th over.