India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Highlights

India again showcased their dominance in the Asia Cup, sealing a place in the finals with a 41-run victory over Sri Lanka. This success came just a day after a momentous win against Pakistan. The star of the show was Kuldeep Yadav, who, with his splendid performance, continued to torment the opposition with his spin wizardry.

Double Victory in Tight Schedule

Merely twenty-four hours after their win over Pakistan, India registered another resounding victory against Sri Lanka at Colombo's iconic R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Despite a rained-out match with Pakistan which spilled into the reserve day, India's spirits remained high. Kohli and KL Rahul's scintillating centuries and Kuldeep's five-wicket haul against Pakistan set the momentum for the team.

Pacers and Spinners – The Winning Combination

While the Indian batting lineup faced a challenge from the Lankan spinners, the story was quite different when Sri Lanka came out to bat. The initial blows delivered by pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, reducing Sri Lanka to 25 for 3, paved the way for India's victory. Following this, the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja further tightened the screws, not letting the Lankan middle order settle in.

Dunith Wellalage's Lone Battle

While India’s team effort was evident, one cannot overlook the commendable all-round performance from Sri Lanka's young talent, Dunith Wellalage. The 20-year-old showcased his bowling prowess by claiming five major Indian wickets and later displayed a mature batting performance. His 63-run stand with Dhananjaya de Silva kept Sri Lanka's hopes alive, albeit briefly.

The Decisive Bowling Spells

Sri Lanka's spinners, especially the young Dunith Wellalage, were in their element as they gave Indian batsmen a hard time, leading to India's total of 213. Wellalage's five-for was ably supported by Charith Asalanka, who surprised everyone with his career-best figures of 4 for 18. But it was Kuldeep Yadav who had the last laugh, reaching a personal milestone of 150 ODI wickets and guiding India to victory.

Rohit Sharma: Ascending to 10,000 ODI Runs with Style