India emerges first team to Qualify for semi-finals after 302 run victors over Sri Lanka In Mumbai’ Wankhede Stadium
India emerges first team to Qualify for semi-finals after 302 run victors over Sri Lanka In Mumbai’ Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai gets to witness a special performance from the home side as India completely blew away Sri Lanka to become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Cup 2023 semi-finals on Thursday.
Defending 358 on a good batting pitch, the Men in Blue bowled out Sri Lanka for 55 to register their biggest victory (302 runs) in ODI World Cup history.
The Indian fast bowlers produced a fiery spell with Mohammed Shami leading the charge once again with his third World Cup five-for and second in this edition for the hosts.
Shami also emerged the highest wicket-taker for India in ODI World Cups with his five-for, to follow up on his four-for against England after Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj removed the Sri Lankan top-order in the first two overs.
Bumrah started the damage with the very first ball of the run chase as he got rid of Pathum Nissanka for a golden duck.
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