In a highly anticipated 33rd match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, India took on Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The Men in Blue completely dominated the proceedings and won the contest by a massive margin by 302 runs. With the victory, India also qualified for the semi-final of the tournament.
Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer power India to a massive total
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl, hoping to put the Indian batting lineup to the test. India got off to a poor with captain Rohit Sharma falling early after scoring 4 runs. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli then joined hands and took their team out of trouble.
Gill continued to impress with 92 runs, including 11 boundaries and 2 sixes. Kohli added 88 runs to the scoreboard. Shreyas Iyer provided finishing touch after contributing 82 runs off just 56 deliveries with 3 fours and 6 sixes. India’s batting order put up a formidable total of 357/8 in their 50 overs.
For Sri Lanka, Dilshan Madushanka was the most successful bowler, taking 5 wickets for 80 runs in his 10 overs. Dushmantha Chameera and Kasun Rajitha picked up one wicket each, but they couldn’t prevent India from posting a challenging total.
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Bowlers bundle out Sri Lanka for 55
The Sri Lankan innings turned into a nightmare as they struggled against the potent Indian bowling attack. Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, and Sadeera Samarawickrama all departed for ducks early on. The wickets kept tumbling, and the Sri Lankan team was bowled out for a mere 55 runs in 19.4 overs.
Mohammed Shami was the star with the ball for India, claiming 5 wickets for just 18 runs in his 5 overs. Mohammed Siraj contributed with 3 wickets for 16 runs in 7 overs, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja took 1 wicket each to complete the domination.
It was a comprehensive victory for India, as they won the match by a massive margin of 302 runs. The Indian team put on a clinical performance, both with the bat and the ball, while Sri Lanka had a forgettable day on the field.
Also WATCH: Mohammed Siraj picks two wickets in an over to dismantle Sri Lanka’s batting order – IND vs SL, ODI World Cup 2023
Here is how Twitter reacted:
That was like Dafa 302 .
Congratulations Bharat on officially making it to the semis. Great win without a sweat.
Virat, Shubman, Iyer , Shami, Siraj all sensational. pic.twitter.com/PwZaju5E0y— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 2, 2023
Now that’s what you call a table-topper performance!😎
Indiaaaa Indiaaa 🇮🇳#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/DPfr6U3reb— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 2, 2023
WHAT A MATCH!!! Thunderous victory for Team India. A superb batting backed by extremely sensational bowling by the pacers. Congratulations on being the first team to get to semis! Let’s keep the winning streak going 🔥#CWC23 #INDVSL
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 2, 2023
Many congratulations Team India on making it to the semi-finals. Just 4 more to go.
Mohammed Shami was outstanding and is having a cracker of a world cup. 14 wkts in 3 matches in this edition makes it 45 in 14 WC matches, which is phenomenal. #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/QDyaOJ3RXa— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 2, 2023
What a clinical win for Team India. Virat, Shubman and Shreyas Iyer were brilliant with the bat and the Indian bowlers led by Shami and Siraj were sensational. Many congratulations to @MdShami11 on becoming India’s highest wicket taker in World Cup cricket and congratulations… pic.twitter.com/IJqHGiuW9E
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 2, 2023
Shaaaaaaaami bhai ka zabra fan #shmaibhaikazabrafan 🌪️🎯🇮🇳 what a spell 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 @MdShami11 @BCCI @StarSportsIndia
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 2, 2023
Who would have thought two matches would have a 300+ margin of defeat! Too many teams putting the opposition in and getting caught under the lights.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 2, 2023
What a sensational performance by #TeamIndia in the #CWC2023! 7 wins in 7 games – a testament to exceptional prowess and strong determination. Congratulations to @imVkohli and @ShubmanGill for their fantastic half-centuries, and the relentless bowling department, led by… pic.twitter.com/HrJ1d271KR
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 2, 2023
Who called it #INDvSL and not… pic.twitter.com/F40HZCWLAd
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 2, 2023
Into the World Cup semi-finals and how! Seven wins in seven matches, with every department firing on all cylinders. This is a champion side and they continue to reach new heights with every game. The winning momentum is with us, let’s continue our victorious streak. 👌#INDvSL… pic.twitter.com/cyIEd7W1Ue
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 2, 2023
When other team see Indian bowling. #bowling #indiancricket pic.twitter.com/bDbS5I1Bmr
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 2, 2023
I have heard stories of hostile bowling. I have myself faced a few. But honestly I have never seen a bowling attack this hostile and intimidating as India! Bumrah, Siraj and Shami are scaring opposition batsmen! Go India, win the World Cup #INDvSL
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 2, 2023
INDIA HAVE QUALIFIED FOR 2023 WORLD CUP SEMI FINALS….!!!! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2zuiyXXPxZ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2023
INDIA BECAME THE FIRST TEAM TO QUALIFY INTO SEMIS OF WORLD CUP 2023 🇮🇳
– The best team in the world. pic.twitter.com/d2RC4wS03Y
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 2, 2023
Most five-wicket hauls by India in World Cup:
3 – MOHAMMED SHAMI
1 – Kapil Dev
1 – Venkatesh Prasad
1 – Robin Singh
1 – Ashish Nehra
1 – Yuvraj Singh#CWC2023 #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/yRJVhXBTRZ— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) November 2, 2023
Swing guns fired! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/jQCG1zYaSc
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 2, 2023
A record win at Wankhede helps India qualify for the semi-final stage of the #CWC23 🎇#INDvSL📝: https://t.co/BtA9m9MDWT pic.twitter.com/e5aTueJHls
— ICC (@ICC) November 2, 2023
– : 🟢#PlayBold #INDvSL #CWC23 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/0jjYdB7BTt
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) November 2, 2023
#Cricket #fraternity #erupts #clinical #India #steamroll #Sri #Lanka #secure #semifinal #berth #ODI #World #Cup
