India Vs Srilanka Asia Cup 2023 : India beat Srilanka by 41 runs in a low scoring game

India Vs Srilanka Asia Cup 2023 : India beat Srilanka by 41 runs in a low scoring game :

In shorts :

• India scored 213 runs
• Rohit Sharma made 53
• Wellalage took his first fifer

• Srilanka scored 172/10
• De silva 41
• Dunith wellalage 42*
• Kuldeep Yadav took 4 wickets

Man of the Match : Dunith wellalage (42* runs & 5 wickets)

India Vs Srilanka Asia cup 2023 : Scorecard

India Innings

Fall of Wickets

1. Shubman Gill – 80/1 (11.1 overs)
2. Kohli – 90/2 (13.5 overs)
3. Rohit – 91/3 (15.1 overs)
4. Rahul – 154/4 (29.6 overs)
5. Ishan Kishan – 170/5 (34.2 overs)
6. Hardik Pandya – 172/6 (35.6 overs)
7. Ravindra Jadeja – 178/7 (38.5 overs)
8. Bumrah – 186/8 (42.1 overs)
9. Kuldeep Yadav – 186/9 (42.2 overs)
10. Axar Patel – 213/10 (49.1 overs)

Bowlers

Powerplays

Sri Lanka Innings

Fall of Wickets

1. Pathum Nissanka – 7/1 (2.1 overs)
2. Kusal Mendis – 25/2 (6.4 overs)
3. Dimuth Karunaratne – 25/3 (7.1 overs)
4. Sadeera Samarawickrama – 68/4 (17.3 overs)
5. Charith Asalanka – 73/5 (19.2 overs)
6. Dasun Shanaka – 99/6 (25.1 overs)
7. Dhananjaya de Silva – 162/7 (37.3 overs)
8. Maheesh Theekshana – 171/8 (40.5 overs)
9. Kasun Rajitha – 172/9 (41.1 overs)
10. Matheesha Pathirana – 172/10 (41.3 overs)

Bowlers

Powerplays

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India Vs Srilanka Asia cup 2023 :

Dasun Shanaka :

1. Adaptability on Challenging Pitch: Dasun Shanaka highlights the unexpected nature of the wicket, initially expecting it to be a batting-friendly surface. Despite this, the Sri Lankan team adjusted well to the conditions, showcasing their adaptability and ability to perform under different circumstances.
2. Bowling All-rounders Shine: Shanaka emphasizes the contributions of bowling all-rounders like Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva (DDS), and Charith Asalanka. He commends their performance with both bat and ball. These players, who have been bowling in the nets, provided valuable contributions to the team’s success, which is a testament to their versatility and the team’s depth.
3. Confidence in Young Talent: Shanaka expresses his confidence in the potential of young talents like Dunith Wellalage, especially after observing his performance in the game against India. He singles out Wellalage’s crucial wicket of Virat Kohli as a turning point and indicates his belief that Wellalage could continue to make significant contributions in future matches. This reflects the captain’s trust in emerging players and their ability to step up when needed.

India Vs Srilanka Asia cup 2023 :

KL Rahul :

1. Team Trust and Effort: Rahul starts by expressing his amazement at the team’s trust in each other. He acknowledges that they were not on the field for the entire 100 overs but appreciates the physical and mental challenge posed by the game. He’s pleased to see the team show up and give their best effort.
2. Contributing to the Team: Rahul shares his happiness in contributing to the team’s success. He recognizes the importance of building partnerships, especially when batting in the middle order, and takes pride in his role.
3. Return After Injury: Having been out of action for 4-5 months due to injury, Rahul mentions that he’s willing to take whatever opportunities come his way. His return to the team and his contributions are significant for him and the team.
4. Adaptation to Pitch Conditions: Rahul notes that it was the third consecutive day playing on the same pitch, and despite the presence of spin, the team managed the conditions effectively. This indicates the team’s ability to adapt and perform consistently on similar surfaces.
5. Behind the Stumps Insights: As a wicketkeeper, Rahul mentions his ability to assess the batter’s actions and pass on valuable information to the bowlers. He highlights a specific instance where his input to Kuldeep Yadav before Sadeera Samarawickrama’s dismissal proved to be effective. This underlines the importance of communication and tactical insights in the field.

Fastest to 150 ODI Wickets Among Spinners (by Matches):

• Saqlain Mushtaq: 78 matches
• Rashid Khan: 80 matches
• Ajantha Mendis: 84 matches
• Kuldeep Yadav: 88 matches
• Imran Tahir: 89 matches

Fastest to 150 ODI Wickets (India):

• Mohammed Shami: 80 matches
• Kuldeep Yadav: 88 matches
• Ajit Agarkar: 97 matches
• Zaheer Khan: 103 matches
• Anil Kumble: 106 matches
• Irfan Pathan: 106 matches

Five-Wicket Haul and 40-Plus Runs in an ODI for Sri Lanka:

• Sanath Jayasuriya vs WI, Port of Spain, 1997
  • Bowling Figures: 5/58
  • Batting Score: 44 (28)
• Dasun Shanaka vs IRE, Dublin (Malahide), 2016
  • Bowling Figures: 5/43
  • Batting Score: 42 (19)
• Dunith Wellalage vs IND, Colombo RPS, 2023
  • Bowling Figures: 5/40
  • Batting Score: 42* (46)
• Thilan Thushara vs IND, Colombo RPS, 2008
  • Bowling Figures: 5/47
  • Batting Score: 40 (29)

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