India's bowlers wreaked havoc on the Sri Lankan batting lineup, bowling them out for just 55 runs, the lowest total in a World Cup match. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj were the stars of the show, picking up five and three wickets respectively.
India's batsmen had earlier posted a mammoth 357/8,
with Virat Kohli (88) and Shubman Gill (92) putting on a 189-run partnership
for the second wicket. Shreyas Iyer also chipped in with a blistering 82 off 56
balls.
The win was India's seventh consecutive in the tournament, and it sealed their place in the semifinals. They are now the only unbeaten team in the competition.
India's Bowling Masterclass
India's bowling attack was in devastating form against Sri Lanka. They were relentless in their pursuit of wickets, and they never gave the Sri Lankan batsmen a chance to settle down.
Shami and Siraj were particularly impressive. Shami
was accurate and penetrative, and he picked up his wickets at crucial
junctures. Siraj was quick and fiery, and he troubled the Sri Lankan batsmen
with his pace and bounce.
The other bowlers also played their part. Jasprit
Bumrah removed the Sri Lankan opener with the very first ball of the innings,
and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with a wicket.
India's Batting Brilliance
India's batsmen also put on a stellar show against
Sri Lanka. They scored at a brisk pace throughout the innings, and they never
allowed the Sri Lankan bowlers to settle into a rhythm.
Kohli and Gill were the stars of the show. They
played with great composure and maturity, and they built a partnership that put
India in a commanding position.
Iyer also played a blinder in the final overs, and he helped India post a total that was beyond Sri Lanka's reach.
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