The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup was the tenth Cricket World Cup, hosted by India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. This tournament marked the first time Bangladesh hosted World Cup matches. The final, held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, saw India defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets, making them the first country to win the Cricket World Cup final on home soil. Yuvraj Singh of India was declared the player of the tournament. It was also the first time in World Cup history that two Asian teams contested the final.
Fourteen national cricket teams participated in this tournament, including 10 full members and four associate members of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament was played from 19 February to 2 April, following an opening ceremony on 17 February 2011 at National Stadium, Dhaka.
Let's delve into one of the most exciting matches of the tournament: India versus South Africa.
Match Summary: India vs South Africa, Group B
The 29th match of Group B between India and South Africa took place on March 12, 2011. South Africa won the match by 3 wickets with only 2 balls remaining.
India batted first, posting a total of 296/10 in 48.4 overs. Sachin Tendulkar was the top scorer with 111 runs, followed by Gautam Gambhir with 69 runs. South Africa chased down the target, scoring 300/7 in 49.4 overs. Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis each scored 69 runs.
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Scorecard Highlights
India Innings
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virender Sehwag | b du Plessis | 73 | 66 | 8 | 7 | 110.60 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | c Duminy b Morkel | 111 | 101 | 8 | 3 | 109.90 |
| Gautam Gambhir | c Kallis b Steyn | 69 | 75 | 9 | 0 | 92.00 |
| Yuvraj Singh | c Botha b Kallis | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| MS Dhoni (c)† | not out | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
South Africa Innings
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashim Amla | c †Dhoni b Harbhajan Singh | 61 | 72 | 5 | 0 | 84.72 |
| Graeme Smith (c) | c Tendulkar b Khan | 16 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 55.17 |
| Jacques Kallis | run out (†Dhoni/Harbhajan Singh) | 69 | 88 | 2 | 0 | 78.40 |
| AB de Villiers | c Kohli b Harbhajan Singh | 52 | 39 | 6 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Faf du Plessis | not out | 25 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 108.69 |
Key Moments and Performances
- Sachin Tendulkar's Century: Sachin Tendulkar scored a remarkable century, contributing significantly to India's total.
- Dale Steyn's Bowling: Dale Steyn took 5 wickets for 50 runs, playing a crucial role in restricting India's score.
- AB de Villiers's Quickfire Innings: AB de Villiers scored 52 runs off just 39 balls, accelerating South Africa's chase.
- Harbhajan Singh's Crucial Wickets: Harbhajan Singh took 3 wickets, including the important wickets of Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers.
Sachin Tendulkar
Match Analysis
India's innings was characterized by strong partnerships at the top of the order, with Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag setting a solid foundation. However, a collapse in the middle order prevented them from reaching an even higher total.
South Africa's chase was anchored by Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers, who ensured they remained in contention. Key wickets by Harbhajan Singh kept India in the game, but South Africa managed to hold their nerve and secure a thrilling victory.
Marvellous Match! | India vs South Africa World Cup 2011 | Full Match Highlights
Other Important Facts from the 2011 World Cup
- The ICC sold the broadcasting rights for the 2011 event to ESPN Star Sports and Star Cricket for around US$2 billion.
- The winning team of the 2011 Cricket World Cup took home a prize money of US$3 million, and the runner-up received US$1.5 million.
- The official song of the 2011 Cricket World Cup had three versions, in Bengali, Hindi, and Sinhala, corresponding to the three host countries.
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