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MS Dhoni Sachin Tendulkar India 2011 ODI World Cup

On This Day: 13 Years Ago, MS Dhoni Finished Off 'In Style' As India Won Their Second ODI World Cup After 28 Years

On this day in 2011, Team India won the ODI World Cup for the second time Source: BCCI/Twitter

On this day, April 2, 2011, marked a monumental moment for the Indian sporting fraternity as the Men in Blue clinched their second ODI World Cup title. This triumph came after a 28-year wait since their first victory in 1983. Entering the 2011 tournament, India stood as a clear favourite, especially with the competition held in the sub-continent. Led by the dashing MS Dhoni, hosts India showcased dominance, losing just one match in the tournament against South Africa. India had a shaky start with early wickets, but Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni built a crucial 109-run partnership. India won the match by six wickets as Dhoni and Yuvraj steered them to victory. Gambhir missed a century, but Dhoni's winning six became iconic in Indian sporting history.

On this day in 2011, Team India won the ODI World Cup for the second time

On April 2, 2011, India won the World Cup 2011 by defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Following their victory, the Indian cricket team carried the legendary Sachin Tendulkar on their shoulders as a tribute to his contributions. The 2011 World Cup was a tournament of many firsts. For the first time in the history of the World Cup, two Asian teams made it to the final.

It was also the first time since the 1992 World Cup that the final match didn't feature Australia. The final between India and Sri Lanka also saw stunning performances by MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, and Zaheer Khan. Celebrating 13 years of India's World Cup 2011 win, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to Twitter and shared a photograph featuring Team India as Champions.

"Throwback to a very special day! #OnThisDay in 2011, #TeamIndia won the ODI World Cup for the second time," BCCI wrote.

The moment became even more special as Sachin Tendulkar erupted with joy, tears streaming down his face as he witnessed his dream realized after years of dedication. Tendulkar's victory lap around the Wankhede Stadium, titled 'Carried On the Shoulders Of A Nation,' was voted the greatest Laureus Sporting Moment of the past two decades. It symbolized the collective joy of a nation.

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