Who was the winner of the 2011 Cricket World Cup?
Who was the winner of the 2011 Cricket World Cup?
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 won the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final in Mumbai, thus becoming the first country to win the Cricket World Cup final on home soil.
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.
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.
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.
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Who was the winner of the 2015 Cricket World Cup?
India won their second World Cup title by beating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final in Mumbai, and became the first country to win the final on home soil. Australia and New Zealand jointly hosted the 2015 World Cup. The number of participants remained at fourteen.
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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.
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.
Where was the Rugby World Cup played in 2011?
The games ran over six weeks, commencing on 9 September 2011 with the opening ceremony showcasing New Zealand’s history and diverse cultures. The final was played at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday 23 October 2011, a date chosen because it fell on a long weekend of New Zealand’s Labour Day holiday.
Who was the host of the Rugby World Cup in 2005?
The International Rugby Board (IRB) selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005. The tournament was won by New Zealand, who defeated France 8–7 in the final.
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