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Guilherme Mazui

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What is the Difference Between India and Sri Lanka Cricket Teams in World Cup 2011?

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The main difference between the India and Sri Lanka cricket teams in the 2011 World Cup lies in their performance and results. India emerged as the champion of the tournament, while Sri Lanka finished as the runner-up. Here are some key points about their performances:

  • India won the final match against Sri Lanka by 6 wickets with 10 balls remaining.
  • MS Dhoni was named the Player of the Match in the final.
  • India had a superior performance throughout the tournament, winning 4 out of 6 matches in the Group Stage.
  • Sri Lanka also had a strong performance in the Group Stage, winning 4 out of 6 matches.
  • In the semi-finals, India defeated Pakistan, while Sri Lanka beat New Zealand.
  • The final match between India and Sri Lanka took place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India.

Despite the allegations of match-fixing in the 2011 World Cup final, the International Cricket Council (ICC) conducted an investigation and eventually dropped the case.

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    • Comparative Table: India vs Sri Lanka Cricket Teams in World Cup 2011

    In the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final, India and Sri Lanka faced each other at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, 2011. Here is a comparison of the two teams' performances during the match:

    Aspect India Sri Lanka
    Batters 250 runs in 46.2 overs, Extras 15 103/87 in 23.6 overs, Extras 6
    Bowlers Tendulkar: lbw (2), caught: 18, 14, not out: 91, 79 Samaraweera: bowled: 9, caught: 22, not out: 35, 49
    Key Partnerships 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 42 balls (MS Dhoni 31, Yuvraj Singh 21, Ex 2) 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 56 balls (KC Sangakkara 21, DPMD Jayawardene 30, Ex 0)
    Summary India won the match by 6 wickets with 10 balls remaining Sri Lanka put up a valiant effort but fell short in the end

    India's strong batting performance, led by Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni, helped them achieve a competitive score of 250 runs. In response, Sri Lanka's batters struggled to build significant partnerships, and their top scorer was Kumar Sangakkara with 30 runs. India's bowling attack, spearheaded by Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh, was able to contain and dismiss the Sri Lankan batters, securing a 6-wicket victory.

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    Guilherme Mazui

    Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.