NEW DELHI: In a nostalgic journey back to one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket history,
Virat Kohli
shared his reflections on the iconic 2011 ODI World Cup victory.
As the nation commemorated the 13th anniversary of India's triumphant moment, Kohli reminisced about the unforgettable experience of lifting the coveted trophy on home soil after 28 years.
In the final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, Kohli played a pivotal role, contributing 35 runs from 49 balls at a strike rate of 71.43. His crucial partnership of 83 runs for the third-wicket with
Gautam Gambhir
laid the foundation for India's successful pursuit of the 275-run target set by Sri Lanka.
In a heartfelt video shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on their official social media handle, Kohli expressed the profound significance of winning the World Cup in front of the home crowd.
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Recalling the electric atmosphere at the Wankhede Stadium, Kohli recounted, "The fact that we played in Wankhede and we ended up winning is always gonna be special thing winning in front of your home fans is an experience I will never ever forget and that night, the songs that were been played, like Vande Mataram. Goosebumps that we all felt is always gonna be a core memory for me.".
In a recap of the final showdown against Sri Lanka, Gautam Gambhir's stellar innings of 97 runs and MS Dhoni's unbeaten 91* emerged as the cornerstone of India's victory, steering the 'Men in Blue' towards their triumphant chase of the 275-run target set by Kumar Sangakkara's side.
Dhoni's exemplary performance earned him the coveted title of 'Player of the Match' as he delivered the clinching moment with a powerful stroke that sailed over the boundary for a massive six. This decisive blow propelled India to a commanding six-wicket victory, sealing India's second World Cup title in the 50-over format.
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