The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Points Table: A Detailed Analysis

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2
011, held in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, was a memorable event that showcased the best of international cricket. The points table played a pivotal role in determining the teams that advanced to the knockout stages. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the points table and its implications.

Subtitle 1: Format and Criteria

The 2011 World Cup followed a round-robin format, where each team played against every other team in their group. The points were awarded as follows: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. In the event of a rain-affected match, the Duckworth-Lewis method was used to determine the result and points distribution.

Subtitle 2: Group A Points Table

Group A included heavyweights like India, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands. India emerged as the group leaders with a perfect 6 points from 3 matches. South Africa followed closely with 5 points, securing the second spot.

• India: 6 points
• South Africa: 5 points
• Bangladesh: 3 points
• Netherlands: 1 point

Subtitle 3: Group B Points Table

Group B featured Sri Lanka, Australia, Pakistan, and Canada. Sri Lanka topped the group with 5 points, while Australia secured the second spot with 4 points. Pakistan and Canada finished with 3 and 1 point respectively.

• Sri Lanka: 5 points
• Australia: 4 points
• Pakistan: 3 points
• Canada: 1 point

Subtitle 4: Knockout Stage and Final Outcome

The teams that qualified for the knockout stage included India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Australia. The semi-finals saw India defeat Pakistan, and Sri Lanka triumph over South Africa. In the grand finale, India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets, securing their second World Cup victory.