<P> Initially Pre-match rain in Mohali threatened the India - Pak semi final however things became clear after the Meteorological Department assured the non-possibility of the rain during the match . India won the Toss and elected to bat first and made 260 runs in 50 overs for 9 wickets . Sachin Tendulkar scored 85 runs , But he was dropped 4 times by Pakistani fielders , and one LBW decision was overturned when he was on 23 . He was awarded the Man of the Match . Pakistan on the other hand though with a good start failed to maintain consistency and were restricted to just 231 runs in 49.5 overs . India won the match and confirmed their place in the Finals . </P>
<P> Initially Pre-match rain in Mohali threatened the India - Pak semi final however things became clear after the Meteorological Department assured the non-possibility of the rain during the match . India won the Toss and elected to bat first and made 260 runs in 50 overs for 9 wickets . Sachin Tendulkar scored 85 runs , But he was dropped 4 times by Pakistani fielders , and one LBW decision was overturned when he was on 23 . He was awarded the Man of the Match . Pakistan on the other hand though with a good start failed to maintain consistency and were restricted to just 231 runs in 49.5 overs . India won the match and confirmed their place in the Finals . </P>
2011 world cup semi final man of the match
2011 world cup semi final man of the match
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar