India delivered a commanding performance in the ODI World Cup, securing a resounding 302-run victory over Sri Lanka, which further solidified their top position in the points table. This triumph marked their seventh consecutive win in the tournament, ensuring a place in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s defeat, their fifth in the competition, left them on the brink of elimination, occupying the eighth position.
In a dominant display, India secured a convincing victory over Sri Lanka, sealing their place in the semi-finals. This triumph marks India’s seventh consecutive win in the ongoing World Cup. Captain Rohit Sharma’s post-match gesture further endeared him to fans as he presented a young cricket enthusiast with a shoe as a gift. The heartwarming video capturing this moment is gaining significant traction on social media.
Despite a quieter day with the bat for Rohit Sharma, the India captain’s stellar leadership ensured a commanding victory over Sri Lanka. Following the one-sided match, the legendary Indian batter delighted his young fans with a generous gesture. As he made his way from the field to the pavilion amidst enthusiastic chants of ‘Rohit-Rohit’ from the crowd, he spontaneously removed his shoe and gifted it to one of his young admirers. This heartwarming moment has quickly gone viral on social media.
Watch the video here:
Rohit Sharma gifted his shoe to a young cricket fan.
– A beautiful gesture by Hitman. pic.twitter.com/52kl6eD4UP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 2, 2023
India thrashed Sri Lanka by 302 runs
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis chose to field after winning the toss. Their decision appeared vindicated when Indian skipper Rohit Sharma fell early, dismissed by Dilshan Madushanka. However, the match took a dramatic turn with the exceptional partnership of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, who amassed 188 runs for the second wicket. Gill recorded his second half-century of the tournament, while Kohli displayed remarkable form with his fifth fifty-plus score.
The duo seemed poised for centuries, but the return of Madushanka proved pivotal as he broke the partnership. Gill departed for an impressive 92, while Kohli narrowly missed a century, falling just 12 runs short of equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI century record. Despite subsequent wickets, Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role, contributing a rapid 82 off 56 balls with three fours and six sixes. Ravindra Jadeja added 35 runs off 24 balls in the final overs.
In response, India’s fast bowlers dominated Sri Lanka. Jasprit Bumrah made an early breakthrough, dismissing opener Pathum Nissanka on the first delivery. Mohammad Siraj’s exceptional spell saw him claim two wickets in his second over, reducing Sri Lanka to 14-4 after nine overs. Mohammed Shami further bolstered the attack, capturing two wickets in consecutive deliveries. Shami secured his second five-wicket haul of the tournament, while Ravindra Jadeja wrapped up the Sri Lankan innings with Madushanka’s wicket in the 20th over. This comprehensive victory affirmed India’s dominance and strengthened their quest for World Cup glory.
