India extended their winning streak in the ICC World Cup 2023, securing their seventh consecutive victory by a substantial margin of 302 runs against Sri Lanka.
This triumph catapulted India to the top of the points table, setting the stage for their upcoming clash with South Africa at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. India also became the first team to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Here's how the current points table stands
India's pacers, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, were in their element with the new ball, reducing Sri Lanka to 3/4 within the first 19 balls of the second innings.
Half-centuries from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer illuminated the first innings, before India’s seam attack took over, dismantling Sri Lanka in a dominant performance under the lights of the Wankhede Stadium.
Mohammed Shami became India’s leading wicket-taker at Men’s Cricket World Cups in just his 14th appearance, taking 5/18 from five overs as the primary contributor.
Sri Lanka's defeat makes it highly unlikely for them to reach the tournament's final four. India can now start looking forward to a potential semi-final appearance, possibly on the same ground in less than two weeks.