MS Dhoni smashes six for India to win World Cup on Apr 2, 2011; watch video

Thursday marks nine years since former India captain MS Dhoni smashed a historic six at Wankhede Stadium to give India its second World Cup. A lot of stories culminated into that moment as India wanted Sachin Tendulkar to finally win World Cup that had eluded him throughout his career. following night was etched in minds of thousands of Mumbaikars who flooded streets to celebrate victory of Men in Blue. Let us take a look back at that night.

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Cricket World Cup 2011: MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh bring it home for India

Throughout Cricket World Cup, MS Dhoni had played decent kcks but thing could be as memorable as innings he played in 2011 Cricket World Cup Final. Led by a Mahela Jayawardene century, Sri Lanka asked India to chase 275 in Mumbai. All did t go well for India as Virender Sehwag fell for a duck and Sachin Tendulkar followed by falling for 18. It was Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli in middle, who stitched toger a 83-run partnership. After Kohli fell at 35, India were still in a precarious position and MS Dhoni promoted himself up order to come ahead of in-form Yuvraj Singh.

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This move, which was later revealed that it was suggested by ne or than Tendulkar, worked beautifully for India as Dhoni and Gambhir stitched toger a 109-run partnership before Gambhir's stump was uprooted. Gambhir was three runs away from his century. Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh n continued to bat as India got closer to victory. Victory was in sight during 49th over when India just needed 4 off 11 balls. This was moment when MS Dhoni gave India a moment that remains etched in minds of a billion fans. Dhoni lofted Nuwan Kulasekara's second delivery straight into stands and fireworks erupted as Indians roared. team shed tears - of pain and of joy - as y finally got ir hands on trophy that had eluded some of m in 2003.

MS Dhoni's Cricket World Cup Winning six (Broadcast version):

(Foot courtesy: Vid Verma/ICC)

MS Dhoni's Cricket World Cup Winning six (Stadium Version)

(Foot courtesy: Srivathsan A.R)

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MS Dhoni stats

MS Dhoni debuted for Team India in December 2004 and proceeded to be one of most impactful captains that country has ever had. MS Dhoni stats for ODI cricket include 10773 runs in 350 matches with a high score of 183*. A lot of speculation and rumours currently revolve around MS Dhoni retirement as his plans for his career remain a mystery, almost one year after he stepped away from actively playing game.

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