India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in the Super Four match, advancing to the Asia Cup 2023 final.
Against Sri Lanka, India successfully held off a total of 213 runs. The highlight of India’s innings was Rohit Sharma’s fifty, although Dunith Wellalage’s stunning five-wicket haul constrained India’s scoring. As a result of important wickets being taken regularly by India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, Sri Lanka’s pursuit quickly fell apart. Sri Lanka’s innings ended with 172 runs, falling short of the mark despite some resistance.
India will now play in the 2023 Asia Cup finals thanks to this victory. India’s batting had its moments, but it was their impressive bowling performance that ensured the victory. India will feel more confident moving forward in the competition after this performance.
Super Four Points Chart for the 2023 Asia Cup:
India has successfully defended its title in the Asia Cup 2023 super four. They defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs, earning themselves two points. India has qualified for the finals with back-to-back victories in the super 4. The NRR for them is +2.690. Before the September 17 final, they have one more match against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka has two points after winning one and losing the other. They each have the same number of points as Pakistan. Both of these groups will compete to play India in the championship game. On September 14, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will square off. Bangladesh is now in fourth position and has no chance of making it to the championship game.
Asia Cup 2023 Most Runs:
Numerous positions have moved in the list of players with the most runs scored as a result of today’s match between India and Sri Lanka, with Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, now making an appearance. With three consecutive fifty-plus scores, Rohit leads all scorers with 194 runs. Najmul Hossain Shanto, a top-order hitter for Bangladesh, is only one run behind with 193 runs through two innings. He sustained a hamstring injury that kept him out of the last two games. Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, ranks third on this list with 178 runs in 3 innings, the greatest score coming in the first game of the tournament with 151. With 167 runs scored in 4 innings, Sadeera Samarwickrama of Sri Lanka is the fourth-highest run scorer in the competition. In the game against India, he only managed to score 17 points. Mendis, Kusal
Top 5 leading runs-scorer in the Asia Cup 2023
1. Rohit Sharma (India) -194 Runs
2. Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh) – 193 Runs
3. Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 178 Runs
4. Sadeera Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka) – 167 Runs
5. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 162 Runs
Asia Cup 2023 Most Wickets :
Pakistan’s Haris Rauf continues to be the top wicket-taker with nine wickets. Due to a strain in his bowling arm, he did not bowl against India. With 9 wickets, Indian left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav is now in second place for most wickets taken. His two games’ bowling averages were 5/25 and 4/43. With his 5/40 versus India, Dunith Wellalage joins the list and puts the men in blue on the back foot. With nine wickets, he is presently tied for the most wickets with Kuldeep Yadav and Haris Rauf. Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, who has nine wickets, is fourth on the list. He has played four games so far with an economy of 5.13. On the list, Matheesha Pathirana is ranked fifth.
Top 5 leading wicket-takers in the Asia Cup 2023
1. Haris Rauf (Pakistan) – 9 Wickets
2. Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 9 wickets
3. Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) – 9 Wickets
4. Taskin Ahmed (Bangladesh)- 9 Wickets
5. Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka) – 8 Wickets
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