Where was the opening ceremony of Cricket World Cup 2011?
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Bangabandhu National Stadium
The opening ceremony of the 2011 Cricket World Cup took place in Bangladesh at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka on February 17, 2011, two days prior to the start of the World Cup. The cost of the opening ceremony was estimated to be US$30 million (£18.6m), the highest in the history of Cricket.
Who was the opening batsman in 2011?
Reception in Sri Lanka Opening batsman Tillekaratne Dilshan was the highest run scorer in the tournament, with Sangakkara being the third highest (the second highest was Sachin Tendulkar of India).
Who is the best player in 2011 World Cup?
Top Run Scorer In The Knockouts Overall of 2011 Cricket World Cup
| Players | Country | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|
| TM Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 108* |
| G Gambhir | India | 97 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 85 |
| WU Tharanga | Sri Lanka | 102* |
Who is the highest run scorer in World Cup 2011?
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Most Runs
| Most Runs | ||
| Players | Mat | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Tillakaratne Dilshan(SL) | 9 | 500 |
| Sachin Tendulkar(INDIA) | 9 | 482 |
| Kumar Sangakkara(SL) | 9 | 465 |
Who is the hero of 2011 World Cup?
India’s Yuvraj Singh was declared the man of the tournament.
Who bowled the first ball of 2011 World Cup?
Virender Sehwag hit a boundary on the very first ball of every match up till the World Cup final. This time the opponents were Ireland. Boyd Rankin bowled the first over and got hit for a four on the very first ball of his over.
Who was the captain in 2011 World Cup?
On April 2, 2011, a nation of a billion rejoiced as India won cricket’s biggest prize with its captain MS Dhoni and top-order batter Gautam Gambhir stepping up to down a spirited Sri Lankan side in Mumbai.
Where is 2011 World Cup trophy now?
Dubai
The actual trophy is kept by the International Cricket Council in its offices in Dubai but a replica, which is identical in all aspects apart from the inscription of the previous champions, is awarded to the winning team and remains in their possession.
Who was the Indian captain in 2007 World Cup?
Overall record
| Location/Year | Round | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Super Six | M Azharuddin |
| 2003 | Runners-up | Sourav Ganguly |
| 2007 | Group stage | Rahul Dravid |
| 2011 | Champions | MS Dhoni |
What was Dhoni score in World Cup 2011?
91-run
Indian cricket team fans still have not forgotten MS Dhoni’s 91-run knock against Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup final. Indian cricket team fans still have not forgotten MS Dhoni’s 91-run knock against Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup final.
Who is the real hero of 2011 World Cup?
Did Kohli played 2011 World Cup?
Virat Kohli played a crucial role in the 2011 world cup final against Sri Lanka. India under the captaincy of MS Dhoni won the 2011 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on April 2, 2011, to lift the trophy for the first time after 28 years.