Asia Cup 2023

‘Easy win ko tough bana diya’ – Fans react to India advancing to Asia Cup final after close win against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka gave a tough fight to the Indian team but still ended up on the losing side

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September 12, 2023

India appeared to be sailing to a large total once more until Dunith Wellalage entered the game and turned the tide in their Asia Cup 2023 encounter. He got the top three, followed by the crucial dismissals of KL Rahul as well as Hardik Pandya. However, Asalanka’s off-breaks, who added a four-fer to Wellalage, caught everyone off guard. The spinners benefited from the pitch, which spun rapidly as well.

When Shanaka noticed this, he gave the ball to Dhananjaya de Silva and Charith Asalanka, and the latter returned the favour by making the Indian batters play every ball during his spell. It’s not at all a simple pitch, but how would it perform in the dark and will that alter is the main question that every Indian supporter might be asking.

India had three spinners tonight, so anticipate early spin from them as well. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were in great rhythm as well so the pressure was always on Sri Lankan batters to perform well.

Indian bowlers produce masterclasss to ensure victory

The pitch was difficult, just like it would be difficult to reach 214. Although Sadeera as well as Asalanka were forming a partnership, Kuldeep Yadav entered the game and shattered their hopes. Bumrah and Siraj had already taken three quick wickets to weaken the batting line-up. When Sri Lanka reached 99/6, Jadeja took over, but DdS as well as Wellalage rallied their team with a 63-run partnership.

At that point, Sri Lanka had a tiny advantage, but Dhananjaya de Silva’s attempt to hit a boundary went wide, and despite Wellalage’s perseverance, the other teammates gave up. India was persistent in its assault and fielding, even if the surface did not support the spinners as effectively as it had during the first innings. The fielders and bowlers supported each other really well ensuring that India qualified for the final of the Asia Cup 2023. Sri Lanka’s 13-game winning streak is now over, thanks to their neighbours.

Fans react to India advancing to Asia Cup final after close win against Sri Lanka:

INDIA QUALIFY INTO THE ASIA CUP FINAL. ?? pic.twitter.com/FhAZLygR2v
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 12, 2023

Pakistan should thank us
— Wa?iyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB) September 12, 2023

Well done Bharat ????#AsiaCup2023 #AsiaCup #AsiaCup23 #INDvsSL #indvsl pic.twitter.com/ettUllVLuU
— Kapil Pratap Singh (@kapil9994) September 12, 2023

Man of the match of today is young all round performance by #Wellalage ??? pic.twitter.com/10bjZ2HjPp
— Amrit Chandravanshi (@Ek_Indian07) September 12, 2023