
Sri Lankan opener T Dilshan continued with his brilliant run in the 2011 World Cup, providing his side with the kind of start they required in the final. He departed after scoring 33.

India's top wicket-taker during the 2011 World Cup, Zaheer Khan, picked up two wickets in the final opener Upul Tharanga on just two. He later dismissed middle-order batter Chamara Kapugedera.

Veteran Sri Lanka batter Mahela Jayawardene scored a stunning unbeaten hundred (103) against India, helping his side pose a competitive total of 274 for six in 50 overs.

With two big wickets of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar inside the Powerplay, Malinga provided Sri Lanka with a perfect start.

Following two early wickets, experienced campaigner Gautam Gambhir and youngster Virat Kohli steadied India's ship with an 83-run stand for the third wicket.

Known to be a big-match player for India, Gautam Gambhir played an incredible inning on the day of the final but fell shy of completing his hundred by just three runs.

Indian captain MS Dhoni kept his best for the last, as he slammed an unbeaten 91 to guide India to a famous win. His six off Nuwan Kulasekara to complete the chase is still etched in every Indian cricket fan's heart.