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On this day 9 years ago, India defeated Pakistan to enter finals of 2011 WC

India went on to maintain its 100% win record against Pakistan in the World Cup after defeating them by 29 runs in the semi-final clash at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali

India cricket team after winning the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup
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India cricket team after winning the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup

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It was on March 30, 2011, when India cricket team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan cricket team to enter the finals of the 50-over World Cup.

India went on to maintain its 100 per cent winning rate against Pakistan in the World Cup after defeating them by 29 runs in the semi-final clash at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

In the match against Pakistan, India won the toss and opted to bat first. Openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar put on 48 runs for the first wicket.

The duo's partnership saw Sehwag smashing Pakistan's Umar Gul for 21 runs in the