Highlights of Cricket world cup final 2011 - India vs Sri Lanka

India has won the ICC Cricket World cup 2011. India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final match. Gautam Gambhir and Mahendra Singh Dhoni were the heroes of the match. Gambhir made 97 while Dhoni was not out on 91. India reached the total in 48.2 overs.

Sri Lanka - 274/6 in 50 overs.
India - 277/4 in 48.2 overs

Sri Lanka after winning the toss has chose to bat first. Sri Lanka made 274/6 in 50 overs. Jayawardene was the hero as he made 103 runs off 88 balls. They started slow and lost two wickets early. Some sensible batting from Sangakkara, Samaraweera, Kulasekara and last minute fireworks from Thissara Perera helped them  a lot.

 Talking more about the match, Zaheer bowled superb at beginning but went for plenty in the last 5 overs. Yuvraj took 2 wickets and was pick of the bowlers.

Cricket World cup final 2011 - Live | India vs Sri Lanka

Finally the day has come. India and Sri Lanka will battle for the cricket world cup on Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Sri Lanka made it to the final in 2007 while India in 2003 both losing against Australia. Australia's regime has ended and we will see a new world cup champion tomorrow.

Match details: India v Sri Lanka - Final
Date: 3 April, 2011, Time: 14:30 local | 09:00 GMT | 14:45 Nepal

Highlights of India vs Pakistan in semi-final of ICC Cricket world cup 2011 [video]

India have won the semi-final of ICC Cricket world cup 2011 against Pakistan. India have now reached the final and will play against Sri lanka. Sachin Tendulkar made 85 runs for India. India made 260 runs in 50 overs while Pakistan became all out for 231 in 49.5 overs.

India 260/9- in 50 overs.
Pakistan 231 in 49.5 overs.

India managed to score 260 in 50 overs in the semi-final of ICC cricket world cup 2011. Wahab Riaz who took 5 vital wickets was the hero of Pakistan. India got a rocketing start but Riaz and spinners controlled the Indian innings. Sachin Tendulkar scored 85 runs for India.

India vs Pakistan - Live in semi-final of ICC Cricket World cup 2011

The world cup semi-final match between India and Pakistan on Wednesday is going to be a special one. The two teams haven't played in each other's soil after the 2008 Mumbai attack. Ending this, Pakistan will play against India in Mohali.

India started the tournament as favorites. Their batting is their strength. On the other hand, Pakistan were considered underdogs at start. The way they have topped their groups defeating Australia has proved them to be a strong team. Bowling seems to be their strength.

Though India will have home advantage, I feel its going to be 50-50. Lets hope its going to be an exciting match and we can see more India-Pakistan clashes in future.

Watch India vs Pakistan - Live in CWC 2011 semi-finals.


ON Internet: The match will be shown on ESPNStar.com for Free. People in Pakistan can watch it live on geosuper.tv for free. For more details check - ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 - Live.

On TV: ESPN, Star Cricket, Star Sports and Doordarshan will show live in India whereas Sky sports will show the match live in UK. In Pakistan the match will be live on air in Geo Super. In Africa and Kenya, Supersport will show the matches Live. Here is the complete list of TV Channels broadcasting ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Live in different countries.

Highlights of India Vs Australia 2011 in Quarter-finals of ICC Cricket World Cup

India has won the quarter-final of cricket world cup 2011 against Australia by 5 wickets and has advanced to the semi-final. It will now play against Pakistan in semi-final of CWC 2011. Yuvraj Singh who made a half century and also took 2 wickets earlier was the hero of the match.

Australia batted first and managed to score 260 in 50 overs. Ponting made 104 runs of 118 balls - a century after a long time. Haddin got a half-century and David Hussey's quickfire 38 helped the Aussies at the end. Yuvraj Singh who took 2 wickets was the pick of Indian bowlers.

Australia : 260/6 in 50 overs.
India : 261/5

So, watch out for India vs Pakistan in the semi-final of cricket world cup 2011.

India Vs West Indies 2011 - Live in ICC Cricket World cup

India and West Indies will be fighting for the 2nd place spot in Group B. The last match of the Group-stage will be held on Chennai. Both the teams have qualified for the quarters and the match will decide whom they face there. Winning the match may place India to play against Australia while loosing the match will place them against Sri Lanka.

Match details:
42nd Match, Group B: India v West Indies at Chennai
Date: Mar 20, 2011 Time: 14:30: local | 09:00 GMT

Highlights of India vs South Africa in Cricket World cup 2011

India have batted first in the ICC cricket world cup match against South Africa. Openers Sehwag and Tendulkar have given them a dream start as India are 101-0 in 12 overs.

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The highlights and full match replay can be watched on espnstar.com/cwclive. For now you can also watch the live match over there.

Batting has so far been excellent. Sehwag has made a half century - the third one against South Africa in ODIs. Sehwag also started the match with a boundary in the first ball. He has done this in all 5 matches of World cup 2011. Sachin is too in attacking mode. Lets see if India can make a huge total in this batting pitch.

India Vs South Africa 2011 - Live in ICC Cricket World Cup

Nagpur is going to host the another awaited group B match between India and South Africa. Indian team hasn't lost any of their 4 group matches apart from the draw with England. They are placed at first position with 7 points. On the other hand, South Africa faced their 1st defeat in their last match against England. SA have 4 points from 3 matches.

After the draw in Bangalore, India had to work hard to win their next matches against the associate teams Ireland and Netherlands. Indian bowling hasn't fired that much in this world cup. Their pat-timers are doing well but against the team like SA someone has to lead the bowling department. South Africa were doing well before that thrilling defeat against the England. Suely, they will want to bring the momentum back with the win against the host nation. Imran Tahir, pick of their bowler is unsure for the match against India.

29th Match - India Vs South Africa
Group B
Mach 12 , 2011
Start Time (14:30 local, 9:00 GMT)
Nagpur

India vs Ireland 2011 - Live in ICC Cricket World cup

Its the third match for India in the World cup 2011. Though Ireland are minnows, they can be a real threat to India as they have defeated England in their last match. Ireland have started thinking that they can beat anyone and if their bowling goes right, it can be India as well.

22nd Match, Group B - India v Ireland
Date: 6th March, Time:14:30 (India)
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Watch Pakistan Vs Canda - Live in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

Pakistan is playing their 3rd match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 against Canada on Thursday. Winning both their matches Pakistan is placed on 2nd Position of Group A whereas Canada has lost both of its played match.

Premadasha Satadium in Sri Lanka will be hosting the match that starts 2:30 local and will be a day/night match. Pakistan is going to rest Misbah and Shoaib from their side.

Fastest century in Cricket World cup by Kevin O'Brien [VIDEO]

Kevin O'Brien of Ireland has smashed the fastest century in the history of Cricket World cup. O'Brien has smashed the century in just 50 balls. The previous fastest century was that made by Matthew Hayden in 66 balls in the 2003 World cup.

In getting the century, O'Brien smashed 13 fours and 6 sixes. Earlier he was dropped on 92. He came to the crease when Ireland were struggling at 4-106 in reply of England's 327.

Video of his inning will be made available soon. Short videos can be found on iccevents.yahoo.com.


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India vs England - Highlights of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 [Video]

Finally a tie after a great game. England and India have shared a point each after both the team made 338 in their innings. This means both the teams have 3 points after playing two matches(points table.

India after winning the toss at Bangluru decided to bat first. Sachin tendulkar opened the innings and ended on 120 runs. Couple of half-centuries in the middle from Gambhir and Yuvraj, attacking Dhoni were guiding to high score. Wickets fell at the last overs restricted India to 338. Tim Bresnan picked Sehwag early in the innings and then 4 wickets at the bottom.

India vs England - Live in ICC cricket world cup 2011

India will have a really important match on Sunday as they are playing against English side. The match, which will be the first one for India in CWC 2011 in its home ground has been shifted from Kolkata to Bangalore. India has proved that they are the clear favorites for the world cup with the huge win against Bangladesh. England played their first match against the weaker Netherlands.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Live in ICC Cricket world cup 2011

We have a really big match on Saturday. The two Asian giants - Sri Lanka and Pakistan will play against each other in Colombo. The match from group A can be expected to be one of the most exciting match in group stage. Sri Lanka as hosts can be said to be the favorites for the match but Pakistan cannot be taken lightly.

For Sri Lanka, Mahela Jayawardene is a player to watch out along with captain Sangakkara. All-rounders Matthews and Perera can also do some magic. As its a match in Sri Lanka, Murali will be the most important one. Pakistan on the other hand has players like Shehzad and Misbah in superb touch. So, expect a head-to-head competition.

Match details:
10th Match, Group A - Sri Lanka v Pakistan
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date: Saturday, 26th Feb, 2011, Time: 14:30 (Sri Lanka), 9:00 GMT



Watch Pak vs SL- Live in ICC CWC 2011
The match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. will be available in ESPNStar.com for Free. People in Pakistan also watch it live on geosuper.tv for free. For more detail check - ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 - Live.

Watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on TV :
In Pakistan the match will be live on air in Geo Super. In Africa and Kenya, Supersport will show the matches Live. ESPN, Star Cricket will show live in India whereas Fox sports will show the match live in Australia. Here is the complete list of TV Channels broadcasting ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Live in different countries.

England vs Netherlands - Live in ICC Cricket world cup 2011

England play their first match of ICC Cricket world up 2011 tomorrow against Netherlands. After the impressive Ashes, England had a disappointing ODI series against Australia. But against non-test playing nation like Netherland, we can expect them to win comfortably.

Kevin Pietersen has got a new role of opening the inning and it would be interesting to see how he does the job. Graeme Swann is back in the English team. For Netherlands Ryan ten Doeschate who has been known for his all-round performance will be a player to watch out.

Points table of ICC Cricket World cup 2011

ICC Cricket World cup 2011 is underway. 14 teams including the test nations and ICC associates are playing in the series. The tournament features group-stage matches, then round of 8, semi-finals and finals. The first stage features 2 groups - A and B of 7 teams each. The top 4 teams from each group advance to next stage. So, the points table plays a vital role.

Here is the points table of ICC cricket world cup 2011"




The table gives details like matches played, won, lost, no result, draws, points and net run rate. Net run rate plays as a decider when two teams have equal points. Click here to know how to calculate Net Run Rate in cricket.

Australia Vs Zimbabwe - Live in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

Defending champion Australia will start their World Cup campaign today, where they take on promising Zimbabwe side. The fourth match in the cup and only the match for the day will be played at Ahmedabad as D/N match.

Though Australia were brilliant in the home series against England, they lost both their warm-up matches. Aussies will surely want some experiment in the side before they clash will the big teams later in the Cup. But its always harsh to under-estimate the Zimbabwe team.

Australia Vs Zimbabwe - 4th match
Group A
Ahmedabad, India
21st February 2011, Monday
Starts : 14:30 local, 9:00 GMT, 20:00 (EST)

Highlights video of Kenya Vs New Zealand in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

Kenya were crushed-out by New Zealand in the 2nd match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in Chennai, India. The first match of 20th feb was fully-dominated by the New Zealand after they lost the toss and asked to bowl first.

Kenya was packed up for just 69 runs in 24th over. After that New Zealand ended the match in their 8.4 overs without losing any wicket. the match was played for just about 150 minutes, Bennet picked up 4 wickets whereas Southee and Oram got 3 each. In reply, Guptill and McCullum aggressively guided their team to home. Bennett was picked player of the match.

Sri Lanka vs Canada - Live in ICC Cricket World cup 2011

The third match of ICC Cricket World cup 2011 is between the host Sri Lanka and the non-test playing nation Canada. The match is set to be held in Hambantota on 20th Feb, 2011 at 14:30 IST. Sri Lanka are the strong contenders for the world cup and Canada impressed in the warm-up match against England.

Though we cannot say it would be very competitive, we can expect Canada to provide some hurdles for Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan would look to start the World cup in fashion by winning it with huge margin.

Video of Sehwag's 175 against Bangladesh in Cricket World cup 2011

Sehwag made 175 runs of just 140 balls against Bangladesh in the first match of ICC Cricket World cup 2011. In the process, he made a number of records including the fastest century in World cup cricket. His 175 took India to a score of 370. Sehwag in the inning smashed 14 Fours and 6 sixes.

You can watch the short videos of Sehwag's inning here. Full video of Sehwag's inning will be available later in this site.