India batsman Virat Kohli has spoken about his memories of the 2011 ODI World Cup and said it will always be an “experience” that he will never forget. On this day in 2011, the Indian cricket team lifted the 2011 International Cricket Championship, lifting the trophy again after 28 years after their unexpected and historic victory in 1983. This is the most iconic moment of Indian cricket in the 21st century. Kohli scored 35 runs from 49 balls in the 2011 ODI World Cup final at a strike rate of 71.43. He had a crucial partnership of 83 for the third wicket with Gautam Gambhir.

In a video shared on the official social media of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kohli said that this will be a special thing for him as they win this prestigious tournament in front of their home fans .

The former India captain added that the World Cup winners got “goosebumps” when the song “Vande Mataram” was played in the stadium. Kohli also said that this will always be his “core memory” from the game.

“The fact that we played in the Wankhede and ended up winning, winning in front of the home fans is always something special and it’s an experience I’ll never forget, that night, the songs that were played, like Vande Mataram. We all felt that Goosebumps will always be a core memory for me,” Kohli said.

On the other hand, India pacer Mohammad Siraj praised the partnership of Kohli and Gambhir in the third wicket and said it was very crucial for the team.

“In the beginning, we lost quick wickets. After that, the partnership between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir was crucial. I really liked Gotti Bhai’s innings. In the end, Mahi “Bai’s six innings,” Siraj said.

“It’s been 13 years since India lifted the World Cup at #Wankhede! We asked our players about their favorite memories from that night,” RCB wrote on X while sharing the video.

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To sum up the final against Sri Lanka, Gambhir (97) and MS Dhoni (91*) were the main architects of India’s victory as they helped the ‘Men in Blue’ chase the 275-run target set by Kumar Sangakkara’s side.

Dhoni was adjudged ‘Man of the Match’ as ​​he delivered the decisive blow with his bat, hammering six runs into the stands to help India win the match by six wickets.

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