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Mumbai, India - April 4, 2011: India won the Cricket World Cup for the first time in 28 years, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in a thrilling final played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
India's victory was led by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who scored an unbeaten 91 and hit the winning six to seal the victory. The win was also a fitting tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian batsman who was playing in his sixth and final World Cup tournament.
The Indian team's performance throughout the tournament was impressive, winning nine out of their eleven matches and beating Australia, Pakistan, and West Indies in the knockout stages to reach the final.
The final was a tense affair, with Sri Lanka scoring a respectable total of 274 runs in their innings, thanks to a century by their captain Kumar Sangakkara. India's chase got off to a rocky start, losing two early wickets, but they were steadied by a brilliant partnership between Gautam Gambhir and captain Dhoni, who kept their nerves to score the runs required to win the game.
The win sparked wild celebrations across India, with fans taking to the streets to celebrate the historic victory. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh congratulated the team, saying, "The World Cup victory is a moment of pride and glory for every Indian. The Indian cricket team has made the nation proud with its spectacular performance."
The victory was a significant moment in Indian cricket history, with the team having won the World Cup only once before in 1983. The win was also a testament to India's growing dominance in the sport, with the country now being one of the top teams in international cricket.
The Indian team's victory in the 2011 Cricket World Cup was a historic moment for the country and a fitting tribute to the players who had worked hard to achieve it. The win not only brought joy to millions of cricket fans across the country but also cemented India's position as a cricketing powerhouse on the world stage.
