Historical match
India vs Sri Lanka, 2011 ODI World Cup Final
A home-soil coronation that ended India's long ODI World Cup wait.
ODIICC Cricket World Cup2011-04-02India won by 6 wickets
Story of the match
Sri Lanka set a demanding final target, but India rebuilt after early wickets through Gambhir and Dhoni.
Dhoni's decision to promote himself became one of the tournament's defining captaincy calls.
Turning points
Virat Kohli and Gambhir steady the chase
Dhoni takes on Muralitharan in the middle overs
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Trophy lift at Wankhede
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Dhoni finishing shot
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Team celebration lap
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