How Dhoni's six to win the World Cup changed cricket (19/25)

[@subagya3176]

I remember that night i was crying till the morning( because i 'm srilankan ) but now i don't worry cause now i think yes we lose but it got by our neighbor brothers

[@vbnandu867]

You lost to your mom

[@forcemaster9922]

devnand bitch please...

[@aryakomal]

@@vbnandu867 wth

[@debaduttamohanty7581]

Srilanka is a great team..love from India..

[@rajakaranam2154]

It's ok bro.. We're brothers n it was a game.. And same thing also happened to India in t20 world Cup later.. You guys won on us.. As I said it's ok.. It was a game.. ❤from India

[@vamsi4056]

with sachin and sehwag back to Pavilion, it was gambhir who absorbed the pressure of finals and scored 97. i believe gambhir is architect and he truly is unsung hero of indian cricket team

[@seventhuser904]

And people now a days mock his game and underrate his skills just because of his Political allegiance to a Party.

[@parthopratimdas3850]

Yeah surely for you guys, Dhoni did not do anything surely for you are the biggest selector of Indian Team. Try to give respect to each guy......

[@prabhavvenkatesh9247]

He played so slow 97 off 122

[@thesailor2978]

But he out🤔what about finishing role game play with 115+ strike rate msd 92 runs? 😂

[@manojkhojaan1822]

​@@thesailor2978fir 2019 m New Zealand k khilaf kyu gaad faat ghyi eski

[@ABHISHEKKUMAR-uu7qv]

How can you forget Gautam gambhir 97 under intense pressure,,,he was the architect of the game

[@Corehinduism]

Definitely definitely definitely..this fuckin video doesn't mention it...

[@baldeepbirak]

Definitely. Him and Kohli turned the innings around. The rest just got past the line.

[@RohitGupta-fb4bd]

Abe chutiya ye match ka highlight nhi h ,sabko gautam ka contribution yaad h aur dhoni se gaand jalti h toh ja apna video bana le.

[@trinayanakaushik811]

We haven't forgotten about it. Don't worry. Gambhir is appreciated for that. It's just that Dhoni was the captain and is a popular player and also a great one. That doesn't mean Gambhir isn't given his share of credit

[@Ashish-hf6so]

@@trinayanakaushik811 This video is about one of the 25 greatest moments in cricket history and making it all about Dhoni without giving credit to Gambhir is whats wrong about this video.

[@ameymairal]

I think Dhoni's wicketkeeping has changed cricket rather than this 6 or his other innings. His super fast stumping,almost accurate judgement and captaincy is what defines Dhoni. Now lankans winning WC changed cricket in someway But India was already biggest market for cricket in 2011. So how a team with massive fan base and skills,experience and money winning most important trophy in the sport changes anything. This series from cricinfo is going downhill from sometime.

[@DannyB_7]

I would say his keeping has reminded people what a top wicketkeeper can do more so than changed cricket. I say that not to knock the man! We had incredible keepers who couldnt bat. Then we had a swing towards picking a lesser keeper if he could bat. Dhoni is truly a specialist in both and has shown the world that the keeper at level can change a game in a second both with the gloves and with the bat.

[@reinhardvanastrea4235]

I can completely agree. Even many wicketkeepers try to copy Dhoni's skills and he literally changed the wicketkeeping scenerio.

[@reinhardvanastrea4235]

@@DannyB_7 also he leads the team , he knows how to control the game . Even if a team has better wk batsman than dhoni , they might lack proper balance. Dhoni provides stability to team.

[@neerajpola9]

Gambhir - The unsung hero My man of the match of both the 2007 and 2011 world cup

[@janardanasingh]

For 2011 your mom Don't because you love him But because you hate MS

[@namanagarwal5416]

@@janardanasingh He deserved the MoM because he came in at 0/1, and then Sachin also fell to make it 31/2. And at that time Malinga had 7 overs left and Murali had all 10 left. I remember how scared and hopeless I was feeling at that time. Gambhir took India from 0/1 to 223/4, with plenty of overs left. And everyone knows that if Gambhir had made 3 more runs just for formality and had a 100, he would've gotten the MoM for sure. Why do those 3 runs matter so much? The truth is, Dhoni was the supporting cast and Gambhir was the main event, not the other way around. But since Dhoni's brand value was more, he got the award.

[@Sumitsharma1927]

@@namanagarwal5416 ghanta dhoni supporting caste is bullshit. dhoni got mom award becoz in dhoni ghambhir partnership dhoni made more runs den gambhir took responsibility of scoring at greater strike rate thus maintaining required run rate wch made dat partnership possible otherwise one wud hv been out becoz of run rate pressure nd v wud hv lost d match

[@DEBBIRLA1]

absolutely right.... Too overhyped video about dhoni.....Where is Gambhir......He constructed the innings where everyone was coming and going

[@jnmenterprises1191]

my man of the match too.

[@gauthamkrishna9948]

Dhoni finishes of in style it will always be remembered forever

[@vajihvu3482]

Off*

[@skiran6316]

Give credit where it is due as much I like Dhoni Gambhir was the cornerstone for this chase he was the one who held the innings together and made this possible.

[@skiran6316]

Glad people share same opinion as mine about Gambhir

[@vamsikrishnagannamaneni912]

@@skiran6316 he really should have got his century :(

[@godofclubs6924]

@@skiran6316 u r 100% right.It is like dishonouring others effort.Have we ever seen any videos on gambhir like 2 knocks that won us world cup.just for trp media is saying dhoni won every thing.

[@abhisen6745]

The bad thing about these are the upcoming generation will watch these videos and will forget gauti, yuvi sachin and zaheer (most wickets). As if Dhoni scored 274 all alone and won world cup for India. Deserving candidates are nor getting much appreciation ..shame and pity

[@SunnyHomeVideos]

Gambhir started what Dhoni finished. Both played brilliant!

[@Rah11Sin]

To be honest, it is the worst selected moment or maybe the title should have been different. Im not taking anything away from MSD...but Gambhir was EQUALLY responsible for the successful chase. He was the one who came to the crease when the pressure was the highest. He is the unsung hero of WC 2011.

[@ussv1997]

yuvraj ...... also

[@arnavtandon2814]

@Sai Ulchi, then why did yuvi win MVP?

[@paramitamajumdar9996]

Gambhir is the most underrated Indian cricketer

[@keerthichandra376]

@@arnavtandon2814 you might want to learn what Unsung Hero means before commenting non sense

[@yahaya4961]

Paramita Majumdar Gambhir is underrated because of his attitude he has the worst attitude I have ever seen in an Indian cricketer

[@mauneshdhuri4520]

Dhoni's Six will forever be etched in at least my memories. I saw this with my late father, I still remember the hugs and the screams that followed. Thank you Dhoni for giving these precious moments and I shall take it with me till my last breath.

[@syedaliiqbal1847]

Yeah I remember this man was standing and was facing Kulasekara .Yuvi was standing at the non-strikers end and yet he lofted a biggy into the stands for a maximum.Never forgot these kind of moments that inspired the spirit of cricket.

[@Ashishkalo]

Whether you watch that moment in animated way or the real footage, it always gives goosebumps.

[@livingeducation1132]

Ashish kalo I m really surprised..everyone saying what about gambhir..what about gambhir..??..but...at the same time they are giving credit to gambhir...how ironic ???

[@MudassirFarooqui]

MSD, one of the best thing ever happened in the game of Cricket.

[@abhishekm1903]

It is always the Captain who makes a Team & takes All Important decisions

[@jayd1426]

“DHONI FINISHES IT OFF IN STYLE”

[@pratushroy642]

Yes It was The Greatest Moment which Changed the Indian Cricket team's reputation in world cricket as a Champion and deadly team!!!!Dhoni is truly The Greatest Captain and Finisher of all time!!👍🏆🏅

[@sanjeetkumar-oq1bp]

Dhoni created momentum to improve cricket in India especially when its come to chasing made it easy for youngsters

[@gvngki]

if you think that dhoni's WC match-ending six was the only time Dhoni match-ending six India celebrated in the streets, you must not be an Indian cricket fan.

[@prabhakarsemwal4872]

1:30 still remember that moment I was only 11 at that time watching my first ever world cup & that six over long on. Wow Gambhir & MSD 🤗🤗

[@Yash2k01]

That six was not just a six.It was an emotion!

[@abhishekm1903]

MS Dhoni is the Real Hero of that Match because he stayed till end & made sure that India Won that match He is Diamond of Indian Cricket Best Captain ever 👍👍👍

[@arjunraizada10]

Next how harsha bhogles commentary changed cricket

[@redsus650]

And Sanjay Manjrekar’s commentaries

[@mohdanassheikh2096]

Massive love and respect for Dravid ❤️😁🇮🇳🏆

[@amanpotdar]

By the time 2011 came, all the legends of other teams had retired so it was easy... That's why you can notice the pain in Dravid's voice when he says they came close in SA, 2003. Cz that was when all teams had their own legends in top form.

[@mustakahmed9094]

It was definitely not easy, Australia had most of their legendary players, Pakistan was a tough side and even Sri Lanka had their best days during that time. India had to face these teams in the knockouts, definitely can't be an easy thing

[@ratneshsingh2450]

Gautam gambhir😍the reason we were able to lift the wc 2011 man for the big occasion..the big match player

[@pasandesilva2295]

Fabulous moment of the history of cricket and a proud moment for India, but how did it change cricket?

[@nikhiljoshi264]

I feel that the T20 world cup win changed cricket.. It started IPL and changed Cricket forever!!

[@kiranbist]

He is tha man who changed tha fortunes of Indian cricket team in 2008 and then in 2011

[@omupase]

Why isn't you mentioned GAUTAM GAMBHIR's name in it ? Just because of his brilliant knock India win the gold...GG-The Unsung hero of 2011

[@kenshinhimura8133]

Yuvraj

[@rome316ae3]

Wrong it was dhoni who saved it

[@ninadzanje9958]

I still remember it as on of my most favourite moment

[@rupaknicholas4557]

I think dravid explained it briefly. It wasn't only the six, but it was for the first time in indian cricket history player from a small town ranchi came into the big stage, came ahead of the player of the tournament scored 91(73), scored the winning six, won the world cup and became Indians most successful captain. This sort incidents doesn't happen very often.

[@akashhajaysharma9302]

MSD the greatest!!!!!!

[@geetadhumane5793]

Well I remember that day it was something 11:42 or something like that I was 7 years old and I was watching the match with my family , friends and neighborhood . In the add break before the second last over my dad and I removed all the fire crackers we were saving . We shouted at top of our voice at that magnificent six by MS . Then we went out to burst the crackers with friends and our whole housing society was down celebrating and same was the scenario in entire PUNE and most of the country. Ms gave us this wonderful moments. And so I will never hate him he made my childhood and is now making my teenage. Gallant try by him in the semifinals..... # love msd💐💐💐

[@LamboWalker23]

0:15 that should be 2. He also hit one in an Asia cup final

[@jayaditya_dey]

The best moment in Cricketing history. Hands down! No discussion there.

[@sainandanramakrishnan4812]

Is a teenage Indian compiling this list ?

[@hardtruthxxx]

The same thing crossed my mind, this list is just compiled to cater to the crazy Indian Cricket fans

[@DannyB_7]

But thats not the point of the list. Its moments over 25 years. Not which country has been good for the last 8 months.

[@AvishekTravels]

33kaus holokaust Afghanistan didn’t even win a single match in WC and Pakistan won ct 2017. BD also got to finals of Asia cup and semi finals of ct 2017. Sl also had a good 2019 wc.Talk with logic u teenager

[@ankitsingh-gl7hj]

They should have named it 25 moments of cricket rather than 25 moment that 'changed' the cricket.

[@asterrashter4637]

it was the first wc victory in home soil for a country hosting it ofc you would have know that if u were listening but yeah the title is trash should be - how indias 2011 wc changed cricket

[@kranthiyerra1]

What about Gambhir???

[@hp-uj4xm]

DHONI BEST LEGEND

[@aamirsid6684]

That world cup win was a team effort especially by Gautam Gambhir... But that world cup winning six, just took my heart 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@nithilankarthik5238]

Dhoni- not a man, but an emotion

[@thefreak9220]

Why 6 sixers of Yuvi are not the part of 25 moments that changed cricket

[@aryamanagarwal3751]

So they completely ignored Gambhir!

[@aroshgk]

As a Sri Lankan this SIX was and still is painful to watch.. But honestly it was Gambir who laid the foundation and stabilized the innings for Dhoni to finish it off in style.

[@rockyp3917]

One of the greatest moment of an Indian cricket fan's life.

[@ranjit72659]

Dhoni was great only in the finals but Gambhir and Yuvraj were the reason India reached the finals and won it. No offense to Dhoni though.

[@abhisen6745]

10 years later nobody will know that.. Upcoming generation will watch these videos and think MSD scored 274 runs and India won the world cup ... lol

[@elishasamprabhu3705]

Wtf is wrong lol even Sachin sehwag Kohli scored hundreds

[@elishasamprabhu3705]

Ashwin was good at the quarter final too

[@elishasamprabhu3705]

Munaf Patel did his job

[@elishasamprabhu3705]

Team India won it under dhoni's captaincy u say under Kapil u don't recall gavaskar or sreekanth or bunny or Chetan Sharma

[@rahulr6381]

Most people praise Gambhir not because they love him..it's because they hate Dhoni. It's a rebound thing.

[@sayemkauser9488]

it's so amazing to see that how india has changed cricket totally... they have changed icc... and changed cricinfo too ...

[@suryakantghadi]

I think you missed on mentioning Gautam Gambhir's WC winning inning... Which provided time for Dhoni to set up his inning...

[@JaiBheem..]

Come on guys, this six off dhoni changed cricket because it's a world cup final six off the final run chase. Winning the world cup with six is a massive goosebumps thing.

[@tsdq512]

Now this is getting ridiculous.First Tendulkar's retirement and Dhoni's Six.Both has nothing to do with change in cricket.

[@salmanshaik4014]

Hussain THANK YOU!!!

[@arijitpritamzoro]

Ya it changed... because of his leadership decisions that made worldcup win possible. I understand why are u saying that... he is a master of win and probably only asian captain who won every icc cup... And about sachin retirement...i request you to watch his 100 100s...

[@salmanshaik4014]

If that is your argument, then every game, every captain, every 100 scored by anyone has been a little significant in the way the game has changed.

[@tsdq512]

@@arijitpritamzoro His Leadership skills were already established. and it wasn't a last ball six that could have changed the game. Tendulkar's career has changed cricket, his retirement has nothing to do with the game.

[@arijitpritamzoro]

@@salmanshaik4014 how many captain are there who won t20 in his debut captaincy, champions trophy and worldcup ..i hope only one aussie and this six changed cricket because only he had guts to that..not even virat can do .

[@ashishvaswani5921]

Lol it was one match where Sachin didn't perform He was 2nd highest run scorer in world cup tournament after Sangakara The way you frame sentences

[@AshutoshKumar-yv1eq]

It didn't change world cricket, it changed Indian cricket and explain the impact in the videos too.

[@isolayou]

How did it change cricket ..cricinfo pl...it should have been 1983 not 2011? Hoping for 6 better videos from now on...

[@harshitapandey2924]

Maahi way..my hero my inspiration

[@crownfedora5355]

I am a Pakistan but I love MS DHONI but honestly after winning this match I felt like Gautam Gambhir wasn't appreciated much though he usually goes out for 0 and he ended making 97 it's a big deal.

[@sohibbarde7989]

I love Ms dhoni

[@littleman787]

They didn't even show the actual footage... Just some shitty high-school level animation

[@AbdulSamadSiddiquitheking]

You have not mentioned gautam gambhir, who has a very large contribution to world cup 2011

[@jnmenterprises1191]

Gautam Gambhir made more runs than Dhoni and his foundation was important.

[@AbdulSamadSiddiquitheking]

@@jnmenterprises1191 Yup That right, unsung hero of Indian cricket

[@nikhilraj902]

@@jnmenterprises1191 gambihir made 97 runs off 123 balls he took a lot of balls compared to dhoni who made 91 runs of 79 balls so who deserves the credit guys ? The person who scored 6 more runs in 44 balls?

[@harshilrungta9804]

Yup!! Dhoni is dhoni! But gambhir was the unsung co lead of the battle 🔥

[@shafeequeahmed8352]

Mahi best in world ❤

[@rejilapaulraj2904]

MSD The G.O.A.T

[@tombstone206]

Its strange you didn't licensed that video, which your whole segment covers.

[@kaleshksekhar2304]

India 🇮🇳🥰

[@sabhijithiyer5101]

when gambir got out india reqd 50-60 odd runs we all know how indian players are under pressure easily it would have gone to a batting collapse.but dhoni stayed till the job is done that is why he was given the man of the match ,never the less gambir contribution was vital in winning the match even dhoni acknowledged that in presentation

[@prateeksomani6369]

Dhoni finishes off in style ❤️

[@pritampanda530]

Goosebumps

[@dineshdutta4029]

The way U guys present these videos is marvelous........ Keep it up🙌

[@rahultelange7724]

Where is gauti

[@sethumadhavangokul5408]

Most greatest six of all time.

[@basantk222]

no one can forget gambir and kholi partership after quick wicket of both opners

[@gauthamdm6477]

He is not the master of the chase... Everything else bang on point. Not on mention of Gautam Gambhir..... mentioned everyone else....not the person who actually won us the World Cup. Bias much.

[@anujmishra8766]

If they make video on Gambhir they would definately bring those what you mentioned. Gambhir was the gem. But Dhoni's last ball six was like fixing a date with an angel in heaven..😍😍😂

[@gauthamdm6477]

@@anujmishra8766 I meant they mentioned the entire batting line up and left out Gambhir. I did not mention make a video on him. I never said anything against Dhoni, the six or any of it. I can see that you are MSD fan so no use of talking about it. Btw I also mentioned that he isn't the best chaser 😂😂😂 No response?

[@gauthamdm6477]

@@anujmishra8766 Everyone was given there due blames and credits. They even cut out video of the other players mentioning Gambhir will speak about the world cup. Sehwag Sachin Kohli Yuvraj and Dhoni obviously. But why not Gambhir he is part of the team. He is the reason we won the final. And still don't mention him. Shame on you guys.

[@anujmishra8766]

@@gauthamdm6477 yeah i'm the fan of dhoni but i also like Gambhir....and i have never been involved in the debate of dhoni vs gambhir...i know both of them have played a major role in the wc...Neither Dhoni begged for the credit of winning the wcs nor Gambhir is intrerested in taking credit. It's the media who have showed things like this.

[@gauthamdm6477]

@@anujmishra8766 and I was commenting on the media's usage of that same thing.

[@gabrielaleactus9932]

Gambhir build the innings that day. Not mentioning him is a cardinal sin.

[@kerankerai7872]

I never hated dhoni as captain he had respect for his team

[@oye_pokemon]

Where is that dhoni now ? Dhoni now is not the same we have seen before. Everyone will love to see the old dhoni back.

[@ShivamSharma-ek3yo]

Yup .....mahi changed the world cricket

[@anuragnaik1548]

@espncricinfo why isn't there any real footage in all the segments of this particular "25 moments that changed Cricket". I think it's a big letdown and downplays the impact you want to convey even more so when you use illustrations to recreate those moments. Expected better.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

copyrights

[@rohansonnwaithe8616]

I totally agree.

[@vikasmishra9854]

To all the folks criticizing MSD for no reason.......As a captain you always gets more credit for winning or losing scenarios...just like everyone appreciate Gambhir for KKR....MSD cant be matched as a LEADER FINISHER or WC...Greatest package we witnessed.....you will always find few IDIOTS to blame him for XYZ reason but truth and records speaks for him.....

[@dibyapattanaik3842]

Those are saying that only 60 odd runs were left when dhoni arrived, you are wrong. Dhoni made 91 runs and yuvraj made 21, which means that there were 120 odd runs left. A batting collapse happens and the team can easily lose the match from this situation

[@ArahamSayeed]

I m big fan of msd and he is always best but to be honest gambhir was main player who help India while they lost their best openers early

[@karanmadan1048]

Saw team struggling against holland. Later came to know the love for colour of thier jersey in India

[@MrMindGaming]

Man responsible for finals Gambhir and MSD. both are fab players.

[@hemamallikarjun9252]

Come on guys, it's Cricket "a Team Sport" we are not here to judge any single player, all they fought for Country and never Forget "Dhoni was a Key in all the Victories" ❤️❤️❤️ #LoveMSDforever ❤️❤️❤️

[@geetadhumane5793]

To clear things it is not about the final match and who scored more runs ... It is about how the final six that just changed he sport ... The time when over billion people screamed with their complete might. This happened because of Ms . He had 11 balls and only 4 runs to chase. He could have taken singles , doubles or even could have hit a four. He could have gone out. But he hit a massive six a high going six over long on into the stands. This six was a tribute to Tendulkar for his efforts and contribution. It was also that as I am the captain here I am giving you a world cup after 28 years with a massive ending. Thus he was the best that night. He was not the best player . I guess he will never be the best player of India but he is damn well the best captain. That man of the match was awarded to him because he scored the most runs but for defining captaincy to come in front and lead the game and also for cementing the victory with a massive six. This message is for those who thinks gambhir was more deserving. He might be the best player that match but MS was really the man who owned the moment that day,!😊

[@arunkainthla]

Gambhir........ The unsung hero

[@itsanewday5219]

Dhonis last ball six fan from Bangladesh

[@dvijtyagi]

Dhoni is retired😢 that six will never be forgotten

[@jaganjagan3944]

And everyone saying that Gambhir was only the reason we won the world cup Dhoni didn't just score 10or 20 runs and he hit the last six he also scored 91 runs

[@deep_7781]

Magnificent strike into the crowd

[@AnanthapuriCricketLive]

Fools commenting on the video about this not being one of the biggest moments. Actually, it's not Gambhir, but Dhoni. who's the hero. Finishing the match is far more a challenge than stabilizing the ship. Kudos for yet another amazing video ESPN!

[@kdsingh8715]

No doubt about MSD but Gambir was equally responsible for the successful chase. He absorbed pressure like no other and allowed Dholi to come in and settle down too.

[@yaqubhussaini3820]

The moment we will never forget. Dhoni played great but I think gambhir has not got his deserved recognition. He was the Wall for India in both world cup victories

[@hp-uj4xm]

DHONI MOM 91 OFF JUST 79 BALLS TOOK THE GAME AWAY FROM LANKA, MATCH DEFINING INNINGS

[@utkarshsharma3807]

I will not stand Gambhir slander. While Dhoni hit the winning runs, it was Gambhir who stabilized the innings after Sehwag and Tendulkar were dismissed early. He deserved the man of the match that day.

[@MrRahulketu]

Only if he scored 3 more runs at least.Tells you the massive difference in impact between a 97 and a hundred.

[@saurabhkumar-st3tb]

I INDIAN CANT FORGOT THIS...

[@knoorani]

I am a Pakistani and I naturally hate Gautam Gambhir for things he says on Twitter against Pakistan but as a cricket fan I always feel that he never received the appreciation he deserved for his role in the WC 2011 final. He came to bat at such a crucial moment and gave a very solid support to Indian innings but unfortunately nobody ever mentions his name. For me he was the true recipient of MOTM award because if you take out the 97 he scored in that high pressure game then the result could have been entirely different.

[@AmitSingh-dd1es]

No doubt Dhoni is greatest ... Bt credit also goes to 2007 wrld cup Gabhir's 59 run innings n 97 in 2011. How one can forget dat.

[@waynebruce3960]

This whole series is rigged beacuse most of the videos are on India and some of these moments never really impacted cricket in the way this series of videos puts it.

[@invincibleanon3712]

Dear ladies and gentlemen, this man has spoken the truth.

[@mayank6792]

Exactly

[@JeffJefferyUK]

I watched the video, enjoyed it, but at the end found myself wondering how cricket was changed by the event...

[@qwertyman9560]

Well, kind of partially agree, but lets be honest here - nobody is going to be interested in knowing some obscure English club matches that may have probably really changed cricket. I think real defining moments would be the introduction of ODIs, T20s, safety equipment, DRS, power plays, technological aids, etc rather than any particular match or player.

[@sarveshkumar2683]

You know what I think of all the 5 guys who have already replied? They don't like it when the spotlight is not on them. Of the 19 videos till now; only 4 videos mention Indians that's it and there 7 videos describing Australia and their plays and players which changed cricket and I wonder how most of the videos are on India? Doubt me go and check. And know what even the next 6 videos don't have anything related to india.

[@anubhabsaha4014]

This video should be at number 16 of 25

[@maiyankasinha832]

Cricinfo - These videos make no sense to me. The instances sure are worth mentioning but you need to explain how did the event changed cricket. Gambhir is not even mentioned. I don't know what to say.

[@softwareguy1001]

India's victory changed cricket, started the trend of home teams winning world cups. Which did not happen for 36 years. Turned home pressure to home advantage.

[@LoveKashmirLoveIndia]

1996 cricket world cup is the most unique world cup ever played among the 19 cricket world cups till date ( including 7 T20 world cups). Below are few facts : 1. Only world cup to be won by a co-host nation. Sri Lanka won final in Lahore and not on home soil 2. Only final in which both captains were left handed batsman 3. Only final match to be held in pakistan 4. Pakistan is the only country which hosted a world cup final without hosting a semi final match !!!! 5. Only final to have a century in a success full chase. Arvinda di silva scored 107. 6. Only time world cup trophy was handed over by head of a state. Benazir bhutto the then PM of Pakistan handed over the trophy to arjuna ranatunga. 7. 1996 world cup is the only tournament in which both finalists despite being in the same group never faced each other in earlier stages of the tournament. Australia did not go to sri lanka for its pool game due to security reasons and sri lanka was given 2 default points 8. Arvinda di silva is the most productive man of match player with 107 runs 3 wickets n 2 catches 9. Sanath jayasurya is the least productive all rounder to win player of series award 10. Only world cup final among the 4 final match appearances of Glen McGrath where he went wicketless 11. Only 50 over world cup match till date in which sri lanka beat Australia 12. Only World cup when India played at Eden Gardens Calcutta in 50 over world cup !!!! 13. Only 50 over world cup in which West indies lost a semi final match 14. 1996 was the last time West indies reached semi final stage in 50 over world cup 15. Ind vs Sri Lanka semi final, only test or odi in history which was awarded due to rioting crowd !! 16. Only World Cup in sub continent when India did not host the final match. 17. Only World Cup final in which Glen McGrath and Sharne warne went wicketless