India beat Sri Lanka to win cricket World Cup

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck a dramatic six to bring the World Cup to India on Saturday after Sri Lanka had threatened to ruin their party.

Dhoni finished with 91 not out as India, chasing a target of 275, won by six wickets with 10 balls to spare at the Wankhede Stadium to become the first host country to win the World Cup.

In Image: India's Sachin Tendulkar, center top, is carried by fellow team members as India wins the Cricket World Cup final

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