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India first to enter semi finals of ODI World Cup
Mohammad Shami claimed five wickets in total to become India's leading wicket-taker in ODI history.
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli put up a 189-run partnership / X/@AmitShah
India defeated Sri Lanka in its seventh match of the ODI World Cup at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, extending its winning streak. The team's triumph not only propelled them to the top of the points standings but also solidified their position as the first to advance to the tournament's semifinals.
The Men in Blue won by a huge margin of 302 runs courtesy of the bowlers who decimated the opponents’ batting lineup. Sri Lanka got off to a solid start in the first innings by electing to bowl. Dilshan Madushanka dismissed Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, in the opening over.
However, stability and momentum were restored to the Indian innings following a 189-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, during which both players scored half centuries. Additionally, Shreyas Iyer's 82 runs contributed to the group's mammoth total of 357 runs.
Pathum Nissanka was dismissed for a duck by Jasprit Bumrah in the very first delivery of the second innings. Following in Bumrah's footsteps, Mohammed Siraj took two wickets in the next over, sending Sri Lanka reeling at 3-2 after two overs.
Sri Lanka's wickets continued to fall as Mohammad Shami entered the attack, taking five wickets in total to become India's leading wicket-taker in ODI history. Sri Lanka was eventually all out at 55, with India winning by more than 300 runs.
“Very happy knowing that we have officially qualified now, been a good effort from the squad when we started off in Chennai. The way we approached these 7 games, it was quite clinical, everyone put in the effort and a lot of individuals have put their hand up,” Skipper Sharma said after the match.
“Our bowling is in good shape and with the kind of rhythm that we are in, everyone is enjoying and everyone is happy for each other’s success. I always focus on hitting the good areas and length. It’s very important to be in rhythm in white ball cricket and hit the good areas. The kind of support we get from the crowd, I want to thank each and every one of them,” Shami said of the bowling performance.
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