India continued their dominant run in the 2023 World Cup with a resounding 302-run victory over Sri Lanka on Thursday. The hosts posted a mammoth 357/8 thanks to half-centuries from Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer. In reply, Sri Lanka were bundled out for just 55 in 19.4 overs, their lowest total in a World Cup match. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj were the stars of the show for India, with five and three wickets respectively.
India’s batting onslaught
India got off to a flying start after winning the toss and electing to bat. Gill and Rohit Sharma combined to score 111 runs in their opening partnership before Rohit Sharma got out at 57. Gill went on to score 92, while Kohli and Iyer chipped in with 88 and 82 respectively. Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav also added handy contributions at the lower order to help India post a huge total.
Sri Lanka’s batting collapse
Sri Lanka’s chase got off to the worst possible start as they lost their first three wickets inside the first four overs. Shami and Siraj bowled with pace and aggression, and the Sri Lankan batsmen had no answers. The visitors were bundled out for just 55 in 19.4 overs, their lowest total in a World Cup match.
Shami and Siraj shine with the ball
Shami and Siraj were the stars of the show for India with the ball. Shami finished with figures of 5-18, while Siraj bagged 3-16. The duo bowled with pace and accuracy, and the Sri Lankan batsmen had no answer.
Conclusion
India’s victory over Sri Lanka was a dominant display of cricket. The hosts batted superbly to post a huge total, and their bowlers then bowled out Sri Lanka for a paltry score. India’s seventh consecutive victory in the World Cup sees them book their place in the semifinals.