Cricket World Cup 2011 - Pakistan vs Kenya-Match Summary

After watching yesterday's match between Pakistan and Kenya, everyone is saying that the Pakistani team is finally 'Back with a Bang.' Crushing Kenya with a smashing 205 runs in their first match, the Pakistani players came as a surprise to everyone. The entire Mahindra Rajapaksa International stadium in Hambantota (Sri Lanka) was filled with cricket frenzy fans of every country. From the beginning it was looking impossible for the Kenyan team to match the gigantic score of 317 runs. It was the second big defeat for the Kenyan team in the World Cup 2011.

The Final Scorecard:

Pakistan: 317-7 (50) Umar Akmal was declared Man Of the Match.

Kenya: 112-10 (33.1)

Cricket World Cup 2011 - Venues In Bangladesh

                                     

Bangladesh is all geared up for co-hosting its first ever Cricket World Cup, along with India and Sri Lanka. As the big day closes in Bangladesh is getting ready with its spectacular stadiums, cricket frenzy fans and unforgettable opening ceremony.

In this world cup total 8 matches will be played in two cities of Bangladesh. Dhaka and Chittagong in the coming days will become a hub of the thousands of sports lovers, who will be coming here from different parts of the world.

Dhaka the capital city of Bangladesh is also a major tourist attraction of this country. Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium is the venue that has been selected for the world cup matches. Although Dhaka is not so popular among the tourists, yet there are some really good places to see during your visit. Baitull Mukarram-National Mosque, Dhakeshwari Temple, Armenian Church, National Memorial, Lalbagh Fort, Baldha Garden, Mausoleum of National Leaders and Central Shahid Minar are few of the popular places where you can go during your Bangladesh trip.

The Chittagong Divisional Stadium is another venue that has been chosen for the world cup. Situated in Chittagong, the second largest city of Bangladesh this stadium is equipped with all the modern amenities required for organizing successful matches. Apart from it, this city has much more to offer to the travelers visiting it. Places like World War II Cemetery, Minamati, Shrine of Shah Amanat, Patenga and Fouzdarhat sea beaches, Foy's Lake and Ethnological Museum are definitely worth watching.

So get ready for the biggest and the most impulsive action of the year 2011.

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Cricket World Cup 2011 - Venues In India

With the each passing moment, the excitement of the cricket world cup is rising day by day. As the world cup is just at the doorstep, Indian team is preparing itself for a clean sweep out. Also the country is ready to welcome the players and the sports lovers, who are coming here from every corner of the world. Infact all the venues are also ready for a heating face off between the teams.

In this world cup India is one of the hosting country along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. There will be total 29 matches to be played in the 8 cities of India, namely Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Mohali, Nagpur and Ahmedabad.

Delhi, the capital city of India is one of the 8 cities where you can enjoy an exciting match at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium. After the match next day you can plan a trip to the popular tourist destinations of this city like India Gate, Akshardham temple, Jantar Mantar, Lotus temple, Red Fort and many other places.

One can catch the real excitement of this world cup only at the Wankhade stadium in Mumbai, as the final will be played here. So after the world cup ends go on a tour of this amazing city. Here you can watch Gateway of India, Sidhi Vinayak temple, Bandra, Juhu beaches, Haji Ali Mosque, Chattrapati Shivaji terminus and many other interesting places.

Sardar Patel stadium ( also known as Motera) located in Ahmedabad, one of the most colorful cities of India will also witness the rising pulses of the ardent cricket lovers. After the thrilling match you can go for a relaxing sight seeing of this city. Jama Masjid, Ahmed Shah tomb, Bhadra fort, Hathesing temple, Akshardham temple situated in Gandhinagar just 30 km from this city are the most famous tourist places of Ahmedabad.

Chennai is known for temples so when you are here for the match(M A Chidambram Stadium), do make it a point to visit the beautiful temples in and around the city. The Kapaleeshwar temple, temples of  Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. The last one is famous for it silk fabric. While in Chennai, do not miss a visit to the Marina beach and Fort St George as well.

Eden Gardens ( Kolkata), known as one of the biggest pilgrim of cricket is the other destination for the world cup. While in this city you can see places like Fort Williams, Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge etc.

Bangalore (Chinnaswamy Stadium) is the Silicon valley of India but is also known for the Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Jawahar Lal Nehru Plaenatarium and the Cubbon park.

Other venues of world cup in India are:
Mohali Stadium ( Mohali)

VCA Stadium ( Nagpur)

Cricket World Cup 2011

                                        

Beginning 19th February till the the next forty days the cricket lovers from all around the world will throng three most significant countries of Asia namely India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. For the next two months Cricket World Cup 2011 will cast its magic on every sports lover. Infact the very first day will set the mood right for the coming days when the famous Bryan Adams will perform live on the opening night.

Indians consider cricket as a religion and as it is one of the host country more and more cricket lovers will come here to feel the adrenalin rush during the crucial matches between the strong teams. For this world cup there is a schedule of total 49 matches that will be played simultaneously in these three countries. If you are willing to watch the matches in India, then there will be 29 matches played in 8 cities. They are Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Nagpur, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mohali and Mumbai. This world cup is going to be very explosive as the major 14 nations will compete with each other to establish their supremacy over others. For this world cup the teams are divided into two groups.

Group A consists of:
1.Australia
2.New Zealand
3.Pakistan
4.Sri Lanka
5.Zimbabwe
6.Canada
7.Kenya

Group B has:
1.Bangladesh
2.England
3.India
4.South Africa
5.West Indies
6.Ireland
7.Netherlands

Although the world cup will continue for almost two months, but the matches will be played at day breaks. So in your free time you can visit the popular tourist destinations of those cities in which the match is going on. Also there is so much to explore in these cities of all three countries that you will never forget this world cup in your entire lifetime.

So make sure to pack your bags and come to Asia for having a blast of a lifetime.