India Vs. Sri Lanka: ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, the Final

In the grand final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 between two Asian finalists and two hosts India and Sri Lanka, two wicketkeeper captains came to the middle of Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for the historical toss.

In the first spin of coin, there was some confusion over who's won the toss. In the re-toss Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and decided that he will bat first in the India vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup 2011 final match.

Sri Lanka have won the toss (at the second time of asking) and will bat first – a decision that gives them a slight advantage in being able to set India a target. The middle order of Sri Lanka though has not needed to be utilised often during the tournament and it will be interesting if India manage to grab a couple of early wickets.

India have made one change from their semi-final line up with Ashish Nehra failing a fitness test and being replaced by Sree Sreethanth.

Sri Lanka have made four changes in total: Out go Mendis, Herath, Silva along with the injured Matthews, with Randiv, Kulasakera, Kapugedera, Perera coming into the side.

It appears that both sides team selection has focussed on pace, rather than spin, an indication of how this relatively new wicket is expected to play.

Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi Final: India vs Pakistan

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 has already hit the globe hard and seems like a viral infection with all age groups. The impact of infection rise to the extreme with India and Pakistan set a date with each other at the semi final of this mega event on 30th March 2011.The cricket web sites have witnessed a tremendous inflow of traffic after the arch rivals have prepared to clash with one another. This historic match will be host by Mohali cricket stadium and the long list of dignitaries includes Prime Minister of both the countries, cabinet ministers, Governor of Punjab, celebrities, and former cricketers.

The match is no less than a war with both the countries pride at stake and fans on either side of the border anxious about the fate of the match. India will enjoy a little edge over their neighbor but the importance of match is so high that you cannot sit back and relax.

The SWOT analysis before the match will give a picture of the start of the ultimate war.

India’s strength: – Home turf, Powerful Batting Line, 100% win record against Pakistan in World Cup.

India’s weakness: – Unstable Bowling attack, Average fielding standard, not a confident world cup campaign so far excluding the victory over Australia.

Pakistan’s strength: – Best Bowling Attack, Group Topper, Victory Against Sri Lanka and Australia.

Pakistan’s Weakness: – Batting line average, Never won against India in World cup, Playing against host.

The analysis of the opponents of “Mother of all War” seems to be a close game of cricket is what we will witness on Wednesday. So get ready to a thrilling game, which will let your sweat dry, heart explode, and left you with either a moment of joy or disappointment.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 2nd Semi Final
India vs Pakistan
PAK vs IND match at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali.
30 March,2011 09:00 AM GMT

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