In the most recent match of the ICC World Cup 2023, India faced Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India achieved a significant victory in the match, beating Sri Lanka by a margin of 302 runs.
The match highlights include:
- India amassing a total of 357/8, with major contributions from Virat Kohli (88 off 94), Shubman Gill (92 off 92), and Shreyas Iyer (82 off 56). Ravindra Jadeja also added a quick 35 off 24 balls towards the end.
- Dilshan Madhushanka was the standout bowler for Sri Lanka, with figures of five for 80 in his 10 overs.
- In response, Sri Lanka was bowled out for a meagre 55 runs. The Indian pace attack, led by Mohammed Shami who clinched five crucial wickets, effectively wiped out the Sri Lankan batting.
- With this victory, India became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament and registered their biggest win, by margin of runs, at the ODI World Cup.
- Mohammed Shami also became India's highest wicket-taker in ODI World Cup history during this match.