7 Best moments from India's memorable 2011 World Cup triumph

India v Sri Lanka - 2011 ICC World Cup Final
The victorious Indian team

#2 Harbhajan's double strike against Pakistan

Pakistan v India - 2011 ICC World Cup Semi-Final
Bhajji claimed the crucial wickets of Umar Akmal and Shahid Afridi

Fans felt India were around 25-30 runs short of the ideal score in the semi-final. However, 260 was still very much defendable against an unpredictable Pakistan side which was under pressure. Pakistan started well but the introduction of the spinners slowed the innings down as they lost wickets at regular intervals to slip to 106 for 4 in 26 overs.

Umar Akmal walked in with a clear sign of intent and began to put the Indian bowlers under pressure. The dangerous Akmal was on 29 off 23 balls when Pakistan needed 119 off 102 balls.

That's when Harbhajan Singh decided to take the game by the scruff of the neck. A fantastic arm-ball from around the wicket was too good for the young Akmal and knocked back the stumps.

When India's nemesis Afridi walked out later on in the innings, the Turbanator came back to send back the dangerous Pakistani captain just as he was looking to take the attack to India. Harbhajan Singh's double strike killed off Pakistan's fading hopes.

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