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The co-hosts of world cup will be fighting for the trophy; this is the first time in 36 years of World Cup history two subcontinent nations are in the finals. ICC World Cup 2011 is coming to an end after six weeks with 42 pool matches, 4 quarter-finals and 2 semi-finals.
The two finalists, India and Sri Lanka will be playing there third finals of World Cup. India have played two times in World Cup finals with one loss and one win and Sri Lanka also played two finals lost one and won one. Kapil Dev and Arjuna Ranatunga are the World Cup winning captains for their countries. Sourav Ganguly and Mahela Jayawardene are the ones who captained their sides in way to finals of World Cup but rattled by Australia in 2003 and 2007 World Cups.
In 1983 World Cup, India were emerged as winners defeating West Indies. West Indies was in supreme form that time eying for their third successive World Cup, but their dream was vanished by Kapil Devils. The Indian team have shocked entire cricket world with the monumental victory. In 2003 World Cup, India were going through their peak and had a successful tournament. India has lost only two matches in the tournament to same opposition one in pool stages and the other one in the finals. Australia defeated India and crowned the World Championship.
In 1996 World Cup, Sri Lanka emerged as winners by defeating the Australia. Arjuna Ranatunga led the side there has been lot of batsmen who won the matches for them, Aravinda de Silva fine knock in the finals and Sanath Jayasurya has played beautifully throughout the tournament. In 2007 World Cup, Sri Lanka faced defeat against Australia and Aussie grabbed trophy for third time in a row. The finals of 2007 World Cup had came under lot of criticism as it was held in the dim light with having reserve day.
Sachin Tendulkar who has five World Cups so far failed to conquer the trophy. He is playing in his sixth one and eying for the trophy as it is unfulfilled dream of India' s master batsmen Sachin Tendulkar. MS Dhoni said to his teammates that they should win the World Cup for Sachin and gift it to him for his services to the country. Tendulkar is the most successful batsmen in the overall World Cups with scoring 2260 with 6 centuries and 15 half centuries.
Muttiah Muralitharan who announced his retirement after the world cup will be playing his last match in the finals of ICC World Cup 2011. Muttiah Muralitharan is only three wickets away to become leading wicket taker in the World Cups. Glenn McGrath is on the top of the table with 71 wickets, Murali has been part of 1996 Sri Lanka World Cup winning team.
India will face Sri Lanka in the finals of ICC World Cup 2011 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 2, 2011.
