2011 World Cup Victory Roar
India's 2011 World Cup victory on home soil was a historic first.
The India men's national cricket team represents India in international cricket. It is governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and is a full member nation of the International Cricket Council with Test, One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) status. India are the current holders of the T20 World Cup, the ICC Champions Trophy, and the Asia Cup.
Quick Facts
- Event
- ICC Cricket World Cup Final
- Date
- April 2, 2011
- Venue
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Opponent
- Sri Lanka
- Key figure
- MS Dhoni (Captain)
- Result
- India won by 6 wickets
Lore & Background
India have won the ODI World Cup title twice, in 1983 and 2011. The 2011 victory was on home soil, making India the first team to win the ODI World Cup on home soil.
Reader's Guide
The 2011 World Cup final was played in India. India won the title for the second time, having previously won in 1983.
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