Xtra Time Web Desk: In a resounding performance, hosts India became the first team to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with a comprehensive 302-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Wankhede stadium on Thursday.
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Hopes of witnessing Kohli’s second century in the tournament were dashed as he fell for 88, with Dilshan Madushanka claiming his third wicket. Shreyas Iyer stepped in to maintain India’s charge, becoming the third Indian batsman to pass 80 runs before Madushanka completed a five-wicket haul.
Sri Lanka’s response was disastrous, losing four wickets for just three runs within the first four overs. The early damage was inflicted by Mohammed Siraj, who dismissed Dimuth Karunaratne and Sadeera Samarawickrama, and then bowled Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis with the first ball of the fourth over. Sri Lanka struggled to recover, with only Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, and Kasun Rajitha managing to reach double figures. Mohammed Shami took 5 wickets for 18 runs to see the Lankans bowled out for 55 runs.
The victory marked India’s seventh consecutive win in the tournament, with Mohammed Shami being India’s standout bowler in this match, finishing with impressive figures of five wickets for 18 runs, solidifying his status as India’s leading wicket-taker in 50-over World Cups.