Mumbai, India – November 2, 2023: In the ICC World Cup 2023 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, India vs Sri Lanka, India delivered a clinical performance, securing a 302-run victory. With this win, India became the first team to qualify for the tournament’s semi-finals.
India batted first and posted a mammoth total of 357/8 on the board, thanks to half-centuries from Virat Kohli (88), Shubman Gill (92), and Shreyas Iyer (82). The Sri Lankan bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batters, with only Dilshan Madushanka picking up a five-wicket haul.
In reply, Sri Lanka was bundled out for just 55 runs in 19.4 overs, their lowest total in ODI cricket. India’s bowlers were all over the Sri Lankan batsmen, with Mohammed Shami picking up five wickets for just 18 runs. Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav also picked up two wickets each.
This is India’s biggest victory in ODI World Cup history, and the second largest overall in World Cup history. It is also their seventh consecutive victory in the tournament, which is a new record.
Kohli was named the Player of the Match for his all-round performance. He scored a well-paced 88 off 94 balls with the bat and then picked up a wicket with the ball.
India’s victory was a complete team effort. Their batting was clinical, their bowling was devastating, and their fielding was superb. They are the favorites to win the ICC World Cup 2023, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak in the semi-finals.
Player of the Match
Mohammed Shami was named the Player of the Match for his devastating bowling performance in India’s victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC World Cup 2023 yesterday. Shami picked up five wickets for just 18 runs in five overs, to help India bundle out Sri Lanka for just 55 runs in 19.4 overs.
Shami’s bowling spell was simply unplayable. He bowled with great pace and accuracy, and he was able to swing the ball both ways. He also bowled some excellent yorkers, which the Sri Lankan batsmen were unable to deal with.
Shami’s five-wicket haul is the best bowling performance by an Indian bowler in the ICC World Cup. It is also the third-best bowling performance in the history of the World Cup.
Shami’s performance was a major factor in India’s victory yesterday. He was able to break the back of the Sri Lankan batting line-up, and he helped India to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament.
Shami has been in excellent form throughout the ICC World Cup 2023. He has picked up 18 wickets in seven matches, and he is the leading wicket-taker for India in the tournament.
Shami is one of the best fast bowlers in the world, and he is proving to be a vital asset for India in the ICC World Cup 2023. His performance against Sri Lanka yesterday was simply outstanding, and he is a deserving Player of the Match.
India’s Batting Dominance
India’s batting was also in top form yesterday. They scored a mammoth total of 357/8 on the board, thanks to half-centuries from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer.
Kohli continued his excellent form in the tournament with a well-paced 88 off 94 balls. He played some delightful shots and anchored the Indian innings. Gill also played a fine innings, scoring 92 off 92 balls. He was aggressive from the start and hit some big shots.
Iyer also played a cameo, scoring 82 off 56 balls. He hit some lusty blows towards the end of the innings and helped India post a big total.
India’s All-Round Performance
India’s all-round performance yesterday was simply outstanding. They batted first and posted a mammoth total, and then bowled out the Sri Lankan batsmen for a paltry 55 runs.
This is a testament to the depth and quality of the Indian team. They have all bases covered, and they are the favorites to win the ICC World Cup 2023.
Highlights of the India vs Sri Lanka match
- India batted first and posted a mammoth total of 357/8 on the board, thanks to half-centuries from Virat Kohli (88), Shubman Gill (92), and Shreyas Iyer (82).
- Sri Lanka’s bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batters, with only Dilshan Madushanka picking up a five-wicket haul.
- In reply, Sri Lanka was bundled out for just 55 runs in 19.4 overs, their lowest total in ODI cricket.
- India’s bowlers were all over the Sri Lankan batsmen, with Mohammed Shami picking up five wickets for just 18 runs. Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav also picked up two wickets each.
- This is India’s biggest victory in ODI World Cup history, and the second largest overall in World Cup history.
- It is also their seventh consecutive victory in the tournament, which is a new record.
Some of the key highlights of the match include
- Virat Kohli’s sublime knock of 88 runs off 94 balls.
- Mohammed Shami’s devastating spell of bowling, in which he picked up five wickets for just 18 runs.
- India’s all-round performance, with all three departments of the game excelling.
- India’s qualification for the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023.
