The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup is the tenth Cricket World Cup and is being played in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. It is Bangladesh's first time co-hosting a World Cup. All matches in the World Cup will be accorded One Day Internationalstatus, with all matches being played over 50 overs. Fourteen national cricket teams will compete in the tournament, including ten full members and fourassociate members. The World Cup will take place between February and early April 2011, with the first match played on 19 February 2011 with co-hosts India andBangladesh facing off at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.The opening ceremony was held on 17 February 2011 at Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, two days before the start of the tournament,with the final on 2 April 2011 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
The World Cup was also supposed to be co-hosted by Pakistan, but in the wake of the 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team in Lahore, the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to strip Pakistan of its hosting rights. The headquarters of the organising committee were originally situated in Lahore, but have now been shifted to Mumbai. Pakistan was supposed to hold 14 matches, including one semi-final. Eight of Pakistan's matches (including the semi-final) were awarded to India, four to Sri Lanka and two to Bangladesh.
The biggest upset of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 has been the defeat of England by Ireland.Ireland's Kevin O'Brien made 100 in just 50 balls (and a total of 113 off 63 balls), the fastest World Cup Century and Ireland made the highest successful run chase in World Cup history beating Sri Lanka's 313 against Zimbabwe at New Plymouth in New Zealand in 1992.
Cricket World Cup 2011: Host Nations
India
Cricket has been always been a major attraction in India. The sport is followed by millions of fanatics across the nation. India hopes to dazzle the tourists and travellers on holidays in India with its legendary chaotic charm and warmth.
India is an amazing maze of cultures, cuisines and diversity. If cricket drains you, turn your direction towards any of the country’s picturesque villages, stunning beaches and majestic mountains. Check out the different traditional massages, saps at various hotels in India, and get yourself rejuvenated on your holidays in India.
Cricket has been always been a major attraction in India. The sport is followed by millions of fanatics across the nation. India hopes to dazzle the tourists and travellers on holidays in India with its legendary chaotic charm and warmth.
India is an amazing maze of cultures, cuisines and diversity. If cricket drains you, turn your direction towards any of the country’s picturesque villages, stunning beaches and majestic mountains. Check out the different traditional massages, saps at various hotels in India, and get yourself rejuvenated on your holidays in India.
Delhi is hosting quite a few cricket matches and that is indeed good news for the visitors. Delhi is famous for its beauty and diversity, and visitors will surely get a dose of it at its stunning historical monuments, delicious cuisines and the hospitality of some of the most luxurious hotels in India. Delhi also serves as a base to Jaipur and Agra.
Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata are some other spectacular tourist destinations that are hosting world cup matches. Each city has an appeal of its own and there are many things to do and experience in these wonderful places. An advance booking on flights to India would be helpful to save money if you are planning to travel there during the cricket world cup 2011.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, the co-hosts of the Cricket World Cup in 2011, is promoting infrastructural development to host players and spectators. The country hopes to showcase itself at the world's third largest sporting event. Sri Lanka Tourism has announced several World Cup related packages that includes tickets to cricket matches as well as visits to nation’s tourist attractions.
Sri Lanka has some of the most incredible tourist destinations. Amazing wildlife reserves, palm-lined beaches and grand historical structures portraying the glorious Colonial, Dutch and Portuguese architecture, make a tour to this nation truly memorable.
Bangladesh
Cricket is big in Bangladesh and this is the first time the country is hosting a major sporting event. The opening ceremony of the 2011 Cricket World Cup will also be held in Bangladesh. This will surely cast a limelight on the country and provide the nation an opportunity to bolster its image as a tourist hub. Travelers and spectators are advised to take advantage of their holidays and explore this beauty rich country. Cricket World Cup 2011 will definitely encourage tours and trips to Bangladesh and offer a boost to the nation’s economy.
Complete ICC World Cup Schedule
There will be 49 games in all, and the event will go on for 43 days. Let's have a look at the groups and then move onto the actual schedule of matches in the tournament.
There will be 49 games in all, and the event will go on for 43 days. Let's have a look at the groups and then move onto the actual schedule of matches in the tournament.
| Group A Match | |
| Group B Match | |
| Quarterfinals | |
| Semifinals | |
| Finals |
ICC Cricket World Cup Groups
| ICC Cricket World Cup Matches
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