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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 02, 2023, 18:36:05 IST
IND vs SL Dwell Updates: Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli’s inspiring partnership, mixed with Shreyas Iyer’s explosive efficiency within the center overs, propelled India to a formidable complete of 357/8 in opposition to Sri Lanka on the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Gill, Kohli, and Iyer made the many of the scoring alternatives within the high-scoring Wankhede Stadium.
Dilshan Madhushanka and Dushmantha Chameera initiated proceedings for Sri Lanka, making a robust begin after successful the toss and electing to subject in opposition to the undefeated Indian aspect.
Captain Rohit Sharma started the innings with a 4 on the very first ball, setting the tone for the sport and delighting his residence followers. Nevertheless, Madhushanka outsmarted him, taking Rohit’s wicket on the very subsequent ball with a intelligent off-cutter that dislodged the leg stump, ending Rohit’s keep on the crease with simply 4 runs. Chameera adopted up with a maiden over to maintain the stress on the Indian batters.
Madhushanka as soon as once more posed a risk to Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill however conceded a few runs. Chameera then delivered one other maiden over, making it difficult for the batters to attain.
The stress lastly paid off within the following over, however Sri Lanka’s fielding woes led to their downfall. Madhushanka enticed Gill to play a drive, however Gill misjudged the tempo, ensuing within the ball carrying straight to Charith Asalanka, who failed to carry on to the prospect.
Chameera had one other alternative within the subsequent over, tempting Kohli to play a straight drive on a good-length supply. Kohli took the bait, however Chameera acquired his left hand to the ball with out securing the catch. Within the span of three deliveries, Sri Lanka had two probabilities to dismiss each batters however didn’t capitalize on the alternatives.
As is commonly the case, when groups drop catches, they typically pay a heavy value. Each batters proceeded to construct a 189-run partnership, making certain that the Males in Blue maintained a wholesome run charge. Nevertheless, as they approached their centuries, the nervous nineties proved to be Gill’s undoing.
The younger right-handed batter struggled to learn Madhushanka’s gradual off-cutter and tried to chip it over the keeper. Gill (92) fell sufferer to the shortage of tempo, and the ball comfortably discovered its means into Kusal Mendis’s gloves.
Kohli (88) was the following to depart, as soon as once more falling to Madhushanka’s slower supply. Kohli mistimed his shot, directing it in direction of brief cowl, the place Pathum Nissanka made a spectacular low dive to take the catch. Kohli fell 12 runs wanting matching Sachin Tendulkar’s file of 49 ODI centuries.
The next 20 overs featured temporary contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul, whereas Shreyas Iyer regained his type and aggressively focused balls inside his hitting zone.
Iyer’s explosive show within the latter a part of the innings included back-to-back sixes, adopted by his dismissal. Madhushanka accomplished his five-wicket haul, hoping to restrict India’s rating to below 350.
Ravindra Jadeja remained on the pitch, scoring boundaries on deliveries that suited his fashion of play. His priceless innings of 34 on the finish guided India to a complete of 357/8.
RECORDS GALORE:
6/25 – Chaminda Vaas vs BAN, 2003
6/38 – Lasith Malinga vs KEN, 2011
5/32 – A de Mel vs NZ, 1983
5/39 – A de Mel vs PAK, 1983
5/80 – D Madushanka vs IND, right now*
Most costly 5-wicket hauls in ODIs
5/85 – Adil Rashid vs WI, St George’s, 2019
5/80 – D Madushanka vs IND, Wankhede, right now*
5/79 – Wanindu Hasaranga vs IRE, Bulawayo, 2023
5/76 – R Trumpelmaan vs OMAN, Windhoek, 2021
Most sixes for India in a World Cup innings
7 – Sourav Ganguly vs SL, Taunton, 1999
7 – Yuvraj Singh vs BER, Port of Spain, 2007
6 – Kapil Dev vs ZIM, Tunbridge Wells, 1983
6 – Rohit Sharma vs PAK, Ahmedabad, 2023
6 – Shreyas Iyer vs SL, Wankhede, right now*
Highest crew scores with out a person hundred (World Cups)
357/8 – IND vs SL, Mumbai WS, right now*
348/8 – PAK vs ENG, Nottingham, 2019
341/6 – SA vs UAE, Wellington, 2015
339/6 – PAK vs UAE, Napier, 2015
338/5 – PAK vs SL, Swansea, 1983
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