India started the tournament as hot favorites and they proved that correct at the end. India is world champions in Cricket by
defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets at wankhade stadium on 2nd April 2011. Though India was tipped as hot favorite, there are equally doubts over it to be realized. While Australia and SA were equally considered as favorite, SL and Pak were also considered as probables. AS the tournament gradually progressed till the QF stage, India seemed to be out of control. If you observe match by match – India exposed its weakness in all areas. ·
Against Bangladesh – India showed its batting skills, but failed in Bowling and fielding, thus the victory margin was not that great. It exposed Bowling weakness clearly ·
Against England though it had good score, match lead to tie. The batting collapse from middle order onwards raised doubts, as usual the bowling weakness. ·
With Ireland – same story as above. But we could win comfortably. ·
Against Netherlands – though we showed good bowling skills, in a hurry to gain run-rate - won with few overs left – lost initial wickets. ·
Against SA biggest drama again – established high score in 40 overs, lost 7 wickets in 10 overs with just 30 odd runs, failed to protect that big total. ·
Against WI – we won, but same story of batting collapse, but bowling improved. · The defeat against SA looks now a good one as it made Indians to stand on their toes. Then the rest two matches – India played like professionals. ·
In QF against Australia – we could bowl, field well and restricted the strong batting line-up. Then in batting also maintained calm – could win convincingly with 5 wickets. ·
In SF against Pak – a much better performance. Though a bit struggle in batting – but managed a reasonable good score – which is good against Pak’s batting strength. Like in any other world cup again defeated Pak with a perfect balance in bowling and fielding. India’s win against in SL had its element of hic-ups in between– but managed well at the end. Though we restricted SL very well in most of the overs, lost the control in last 5 overs by giving 60+ runs, also lost in the first 5 overs of our batting by losing 2 quick wickets. But otherwise the rest of
90 overs the match was in our control. Dhoni – who had not batted till now – made a Captain’s knock and won the cup for us. Tendulkar’s dream,
India’s dream come true. This will change India’s dominance in cricket again. More craze, more heroic worship, more love. Sachin missed to reach 100 100s.
So two more milestones away to get Bharat Ratna. · One more One day hundred – so that he will reach 100 100s. · 2nd more One day hundred to reach 50 100s in one day.
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