Dhoni unbeaten on 91 runs, India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

Gautam Gambhir and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 121 million people and the grace of excellent innings at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday after 28 years of cricket in India has made the world champion. India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets on the second time since 1983, won the World Cup.

That day was Saturday when Kapil Dev on June 25, 1983 batsmen had made history in the Lord. Dhoni's Team made memorable for the Indians again on Saturday. India made a new record. Its territory has become the first country to win the final. Moreover Australia (4 times) and West (2) the third country after India, which won the World Cup at least twice.

Like the last three tournament finals this time, however, is not one sided and downs - downs also get to see. Severely missed by even centuries, but their 97-run innings and Dhoni, Mahela Jayawardene scored 91 not out at Saikare been overshadowed.

Jayawardene not out 88 ball innings of 103 runs. Them apart Kumar Sangakkara (48), Tillakaratne Dilshan (33) and Nuwan Kulasekara (32) also contributed well. Indian bowlers bowled tight in the beginning, but finally scored Lutac fiercely. Sri Lanka 63 runs in the last five overs scored 274 for six pitched a good score.

Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar 31 runs inside the pavilion after returning Gambhir played the anchor role to perfection. They Virat Kohli (35) and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as efficient ally found. Dhoni won six studded and India by scoring 277 for four in the country the second time in four days made the atmosphere of Diwali.

Yuvraj Singh became the tournament's best players. India coach Gary Kirsten also has a golden farewell. The win 30 million dollars to India (around Rs 14 crore), met while the 1996 champions Sri Lanka and had to be content with second consecutive runner-up received $ 15 million. At the same Dhoni became the world's first captain, whose name Twenty20 and ODI both world titles.

Although conditions were very bad at the start of the Indian innings. Sehwag lbw to Lasith Malinga for the second ball was out, which the referral was even worse. Tendulkar on his home ground trying to fill a two-shot frozen passion in the audience, but Malinga's wicket in the third over when Sangakkara was caught behind down if they were left open all the open mouth. Tendulkar's 100 th addition of international century, increased wait.

Then not only serious but wickets are supported by setting a run-rate he Great shot was not falling. Meanwhile, when they were 16 runs Arandia the sun catches the ball he dropped by Kulasekara. Sri Lanka had an expensive miss it and almost 15 overs with Gambhir, Kohli and Dhoni's 83 runs in 20 overs 109 runs partnership with nearly wiped pressure.

Serious-led Indians of the spinners well be faced. Muttiah Muralitharan, Nuwan Kulasekara, while the Magic did not have them and Tissara Pereira medium pace bowlers like some kind of pitch was not helping. Sri Lanka's poor fielding cost paid.

Sangakkara made frequent changes in the field. He Malinga in the middle of an over also brought on the attack, but it had no bearing on severe or Dhoni. The Indian captain looked troubled by back pain but he did not front and the surprise hitting Muralitharan completed his fifty.

Serious when the century was only three runs off the left-handed batsman over-enthusiasm of the audience by involving themselves forward Sluggh wanted to play shots, but they are bold Acwkakara. He played 122 balls and nine fours. In this way the first time in the final two centuries not to be recorded.

Player of the tournament now with Dhoni Yuvraj Singh (21 not out) were in front of them even went to Malinga killer Sluggh overs. When India needed 16 runs 18 balls, Dhoni then Malinga Jrne two fours after six off Kulasekara at long on by setting a Wankhede has drown the noise of arms. Dhoni played 79 balls and eight fours and two sixes planted.

Zaheer was Maiden's first three overs. They are 19th on the ball in-form Sehwag caught by Upul Thranga sent by making Pavilion. Harbhajan then take the loop on the ball in an attempt to sweep Dilshan Acwkakara are bold.

Sangakkara and Jayawardene run partnership between the 11 overs were 62, then the tournament in India 'trump card' Yuvraj Wankhede stadium full of passion. Sangakkara studded surprise to those two runs, but finally in an effort to cut Dhoni caught behind the wickets were issued.

Jayawardene then added 57 runs with Thilan Samaraweera. Samaraweera lbw Yuvraj dismissing the partnership broke up. Simon Tofel Although the appeal was rejected, but the referral was in favor of India. Yuvraj Singh 49 runs for two wickets. They managed to take 15 wickets in the tournament overall.

Zaheer dismissing Chamara Kapeugedara most wickets in the tournament (21) Shahid Afridi take equaled. Jayawardene and Kulasekara added 66 runs in nearly eight overs. Zaheer made 35 runs in his last two overs. Kulasekara 48 overs in the first six innings studded on them while Jayawardene hitting two consecutive fours in the third and one-day World Cup meet in the 14th century. Pereira Tissara finally filed at nine-ball unbeaten 22 runs.

Zaheer was Maiden's first three overs. They are 19th on the ball in-form Sehwag caught by Upul Thranga sent by making Pavilion. Harbhajan then take the loop on the ball in an attempt to sweep Dilshan Acwkakara are bold.

Sangakkara and Jayawardene among the 11 overs were 62-run partnership in the tournament when India's trump card 'Yuvraj Wankhede stadium full of passion. Sangakkara for two runs on them, studded surprise, but finally in an effort to cut Dhoni caught behind the wickets were issued.

Jayawardene then added 57 runs with Thilan Samaraweera. Samaraweera lbw Yuvraj dismissing the partnership broke up. Simon Ofel Although the appeal was rejected, but the referral was in favor of India. Yuvraj Singh 49 runs for two wickets. They managed to take 15 wickets in the tournament overall.

Zaheer dismissing Chamara Kapugedra most wickets in the tournament (21) Shahid Afridi take equaled. Jayawardene and Kulasekara added 66 runs in nearly eight overs. Zaheer made 35 runs in his last two overs. Kulasekara 48 overs in the first six innings studded on them, while Jayawardene hitting two consecutive fours in the third and one-day World Cup meet in the 14th century. Pereira Tissara finally flexing nine ball unbeaten 22 runs.