On April 2, 2011, India won their second ODI World Cup after a 28-year wait, led by MS Dhoni. The victory, achieved on home soil, remains etched in the memories of cricket fans worldwide, with key performances from Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, and MS Dhoni. The win also marked the realization of Sachin Tendulkar’s long-awaited dream. India defeated some of the world’s best teams, with Dhoni’s iconic six in the final sealing the victory.

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• India won their second ODI World Cup on April 2, 2011, ending a 28-year wait.
• India’s campaign began with a dominant win over Bangladesh; Virat Kohli scored his first World Cup century.
• India defeated the West Indies by 80 runs in the group stage, with Yuvraj Singh scoring 113 and taking 2 wickets.
• In the quarter-finals, India beat Australia by 5 wickets, with a strong bowling effort from Zaheer Khan, Ashwin, and Yuvraj.
• India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 29 runs in the semi-finals, with Sachin Tendulkar scoring 85 runs.
• MS Dhoni’s leadership guided India to the final against Sri Lanka, where India chased down 275 runs.
• Gautam Gambhir anchored the chase with a knock of 97 runs.
• MS Dhoni finished the match with a memorable six, clinching India’s victory in the final.
• Dhoni’s 85 runs in the final were instrumental in securing the win, adding to his legacy.
• The victory made India the first team to win the World Cup on home soil, and it was a dream come true for Sachin Tendulkar.