Mohammed Shami scalped a fifter (5/18) and was well supported by Mohammed Siraj (3/16) and Jasprit Bumrah (1/8) as India became the first team to qualify for the semis of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with a powerful 302 runs win over Sri Lanka in Mumbai. Sri Lankan top-order was rattled by the Indian pace attack led by the impeccable Shami at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. At one point, Sri Lanka were facing the lowest-ever score recorded in the World Cup (36 by Canada) but their lower order avoided that. Earlier, despite losing the toss, India posted a mammoth 357/8 led by Virat Kohli (88), Shubman Gill (92) and Shreyas Iyer's blistering knock of 82. Dilshan Madhushanka took 5/80 as Sri Lanka coudln't avoid India posting a massive score. Catch cricket scores and highlights of the IND vs SL match here. (Scorecard | Pics | Report | Points Table | Full Coverage)
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9:14 PM: Adios
That's it from our live coverage of India vs Sri Lanka. Goodbye!
9:07 PM: Stat Alert
Biggest wins in ODIs (by runs)
317 - IND vs SL, Trivandrum 2023
309 - AUS vs NED, Delhi, 2023 (WC)
304 - ZIM vs UAE, Harare, 2023
302 - IND vs SL, Wankhede*
290 - NZ vs IRE, Aberdeen 2008
275 - AUS vs AFG, Perth 2015 (WC)
* denotes today
8:35 PM: Sri Lanka All Out For 55; India Win By 302 Runs
Sri Lanka are all out for 55 as Mohammed Shami-led bowling attack dismissed the Islanders to yet another paltry score. Shami grabbed yet another fifer (5/18) as the Men In Blue's bowling was filled with guile, tenacity and impeccable lengths. Mohammed Siraj scalped three for sixteen whereas Jasprit Bumrah scalped one. India have officially qualified for the WC 23' Semi-finals.
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8:15 PM: Sri Lanka 37/8; Overs 11-15 Highlights
Indian pacers continued their dominant form as they scalped wickets of Dushmantha Chameera and Angelo Mathews as Sri Lanka fell like nine pins. Siraj and Shami scalped a combine 7 wickets amongst them as Kusal Mendis' troops had no answer to the pace attack in Mumbai. Furthermore, Sri Lanka also avoided the lowest score ever recorded in World Cup (36 by Canada).
7:41 PM: Sri Lanka 14/6; Overs 6-10 Highlights
After losing four wickets in the first four overs, Sri Lanka's dismal time at the crease continued as Mohammed Shami send back Charith Asalanka and Dushan Hemantha in consecutive deliveries. The Islanders are on the verge of being dismissed cheaply.
7:12 PM: Sri Lanka 7/4; Overs 1-5 Highlights
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj scalped wickets in the first four overs of the game as Sri Lanka's top-order disintegrated. Chasing a mammoth 358, the Islanders needed a fast start but the Indian pace attack had other ideas. Siraj's early wickets against Sri Lanka sent everyone back to Asia Cup 2023, when his 6/21 dismissed the Islanders for 50 in the final.
7:09 PM: Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah Spitting Fire In Mumbai
Jasprit Bumrah struck first ball whereas Mohammed Siraj scalped three wickets as Sri Lanka lost four wickets inisde five overs in their run-chase. The Islanders need to win this match to have any chance of grabbing a knockout spot.
6:15 PM: Innings Break
India: 357/8 (50 Overs)
Shubman Gill (92), Virat Kohli (88), Shreyas Iyer (82). Dilshan Madhushanka (5/80)
6:07 PM: IND 357/8; Overs 46-50 Highlights
India lost Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Shami and Ravindra Jadeja as India ended up with 357 on the board in their 50 overs. Shreyas struck two maximums but Dilshan Madhushanka (5/80) got him out. Shami tried to hit a few blows but was run out. Jadeja too tried to hit a six of the final delivery but came up short and was run out. Sri Lanka need 358 to win against India at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
5:38 PM: IND 304/5; Overs 41-45 Highlights
Shreyas Iyer is joined by Ravindra Jadeja at the crease but India's scoring rate has reduced thanks to some tidy bowling from Sri Lanka's pacers. At one point, India were set for a score of 350+ but Lankan pacers have put the brakes on the Indian batters.
5:24 PM: Elsewhere In The World Cup
Australia's Mitchell Marsh has returned back home for 'personal reasons'. Read more here
5:13 PM: IND 264/4; Overs 36-40 Highlights
KL Rahul was dismissed for 21 by Chameera as Sri Lankan bowlers scalped yet another wicket. Otherwise, Shreyas Iyer hit the biggest six of the WC so far (106m) as he is joined by Suryakumar Yadav at the crease. Surya was beaten by a delivery but Kusal Mendis sent it upstairs but there was no edge and the batter survived.
4:46 PM: IND 225/3; Overs 31-35 Highlights
India lost Virat Kohli in this period as he fell agonisingly close to the triple figure mark and also, level the record of 49 tons with Sachin Tendulkar. Shreyas Iyer is joined by KL Rahul, who are looking to score quickly and put pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers.
4:24 PM: IND 193/2; Overs 26-30 Highlights
Shubman Gill fell for 92 off a slower short ball from Madushanka as India lost their second wicket. Gill and Kohli put up a stand of 189, India's best so far in the World Cup. This is the first time Gill was out in the 90s in the ODI format.
4:09 PM: Virat Kohli-Shubman Gill Going Strong
The Indian pair of Kohli and Gill are going strong and commentators on-air reckon the Men In Blue could set a score of 300+ for the Islanders to chase.
3:40 PM: IND 120/1; Overs 15-20 Highlights
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill brought up their respective half-centuries as India are looking strong in the middle. Sri Lankan bowlers have beaten the edge of Kohli's and Gill's bat but that hasn't stopped the duo to cross 100-run partnership in Mumbai. Gill got his 2nd fifty of the tournament whereas Kohli reached his 12th half-century against Sri Lanka.
3:28 PM: Stat Alert
Most 50+ scores in ODI World Cups
21 - Sachin Tendulkar (44 inns)
13 - Virat Kohli (33 inns)*
12 - Kumar Sangakkara (35 inns)
12 - Shakib Al Hasan (35 inns)
12 - Rohit Sharma (24 inns)
3:12 PM: IND 85/1; Overs 11-14 Highlights
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli are putting the bad balls away as they look to up the ante post the Powerplay. Virat Kohli surpassed 1000 runs in the year 2023 in the ODIs and has achieved the feat the most times (8) taking over from Sachin Tendulkar (7).
Most times scoring 1000+ ODI runs in a calendar year
8 - Virat Kohli (2011-14, 2017-19, 2023)*
7 - Sachin Tendulkar (1994, 1996-98, 2000, 2003, 2007)
2:54 PM: IND 60/1; Overs 6-10 Highlights
The duo of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill have put on 56-runs after losing Rohit Sharma early. Gill was dropped by Asalanka on 8 whereas Kohli too got a reprieve from Chameera on 10. Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera bowled two maidens but seemed to have a problem with his shoulder. With injuries a worry for the Lankans, they cannot afford to lose another player.
2:41 PM: Dushmantha Chameera Injured?
Chameera seemed to have an issue with his shoulder, and was seen holding it as soon as he dropped the catch, as he required some physio attention. The Islanders cannot ill afford to lose another pace bowler given their spate of injuries.
2:28 PM: IND 25/1; Overs 1-5 Highlights
Sri Lanka opted to bowl first after winning the toss in Mumbai and hit the jackpot with an early wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma. Dilshan Madhushanka continued his impressive WC form with a corker of a delivery to send back the in-form batter. Charith Asalanka dropped Shubman Gill on 8 as him and Virat Kohli look to stabilise the Indian innings after the early setback.
2:22 PM: Sri Lankan Bowlers On Top
Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera has bowled two maiden overs back-to-back as India look to stay defiant despite some deliveries beating the bat.
2:07 PM: Sri Lanka Start Brightly, Send Back Rohit Sharma
India were jolted early with the wicket of their in-form skipper Rohit Sharma in the second delivery of the match. Dilshan Madhushanka cleaned bowled Sharma with a beauty. Virat Kohli has walked in to the crease.
1:58 PM: Sri Lankan Players To Wear Black-arm Bands
Sri Lankan players to wear black-arm bands today to honour the late Percy Abeysekera, their legendary cheerleader. "Abeysekera was an integral part of the game of cricket in Sri Lanka and did play a pivotal role from beyond the boundary line to support and motivate the players. His towering legacy spans across Sri Lanka’s pre- and post-test eras, and his name will remain etched forever among cricket lovers," Sri Lanka Cricket says.
1:38 PM: Captain Speak
Kusal Mendis: "We are going to bowl first. I think the pitch will be better for batting in the second part. Everyone did their best in the last few games. Hopefully they will continue to do the same today."
Rohit Sharma: "Would have batted first, good pitch to bat on. Obviously some assistance to start with but under lights there will be good assistance for our pacers. Great honour, great moment to lead the team at home. It's important for us to no get carried away by the performances we put in. Same team as the last game."
1:35 PM: Playing XIs
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
1:33 PM: Toss Update
Sri Lanka have won the toss and decided to bowl first against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
1:21 PM: All Eyes On Virat Kohli
All eyes will be on star batter Virat Kohli who can achieve his 49th ODI century. At the moment, Sachin Tendulkar tops the list with 49 ODI tons but can Kohli draw level with the great man at the iconic Wankhede Stadium?
1:15 PM: Pitch Report
Ricky Ponting and Michael Atherton at the pitch report - "It is the same pitch as the ENG v SA match - 64m and 69m square boundaries, the straight boundary is at 76m. There is a bit of shine and it means that it'll not slow down as the game progresses. The challenge for the bowlers is to hit a length around 6.5-7.1 metres, a hard length which has proved difficult to get away. It's hot and the pitch is full of runs, so the captain winning the toss might opt to bat first."
1:09 PM: What's The Latest Update On Hardik Pandya's Fitness
Ahead of the India vs Sri Lanka tie, skipper Rohit Sharma was asked about all-rounder Hardik Pandya's fitness. Here's what he said, "Right now, he is not available for tomorrow's match. It is an injury that we have to see every day how much percent he has improved, how much recovery has been made, how much bowling has been done, how much batting has been done. So, on a day-to-day basis, we would like to take a call."
12:50 PM: Weather Conditions
The weather in Mumbai is expected to be around 37°C with 32% humidity and almost zero chances of rain.
12:45 PM: Head-to-head
India and Sri Lanka have played 167 ODI matches against each other, the former emerging victorious in 98 matches while the latter in 57 matches. However, in the ODI World Cup, they clashed in 9 matches, winning four each with one match remaining inconclusive.
12:30 PM: Preview
India have good memories at Wankhede against the very same opposition, whom they beat 12 years earlier to lift their second Cricket World Cup. On that day, a mighty fightback from Gautam Gambhir and Mahendra Singh Dhoni - peppered with crucial innings from Yuvraj Singh and Virat Kohli - dragged India over the finish line after the hosts had lost key men Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar early.
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Looking to lift the cup at home a dozen years later, India battle a Sri Lanka side that has shown its competence against the best teams in the world, albeit inconsistently. Sri Lanka are seventh in the table after six games and need to win all of their remaining matches with good margins to sneak into the semis.
Despite losing Rohit Sharma (4) to the second ball of the over, Shubman Gill (92) and Virat Kohli (88) put up a massive stand to take India out of trouble. Kohli came agonisingly close to equalling 49 ODI tons but was dimissed. After their dismissals, Shreyas Iyer (82) tooked the initiative as he bludgeoned few sixes including the highest of the tournament so far. India added 93 runs in the last 10 overs. For Sri Lanka, their fielding was spot and so was Dilshan Madhushanka, who scalped a fifer (5/80) and he continued his fine form in this World Cup.
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Squads:
India Squad - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya
Sri Lanka Squad - Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (C & Wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Kusal Perera
