India Dominates Sri Lanka with Record-Breaking Bowling Performance In ICC Cricket World Cup
In a stunning turn of events, India decimated Sri Lanka in a recent ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match, leaving cricket fans in awe. With a meager score of just 55 all out, Sri Lanka faced a crushing defeat at the hands of a formidable Indian bowling attack.
Blunder to Bowl First
The match took place at the Wankhede Stadium, where the ball tends to swing and seam under the floodlights. Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka’s captain, must now regret his decision to bowl first. India had a trio of outstanding bowlers in Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj, who turned the game into a nightmare for Sri Lanka.
Early Dominance by Indian Bowlers
The tone was set right from the first ball when Bumrah trapped Nissanka LBW. From there, Sri Lanka’s wickets kept falling rapidly, leading to a dismal scorecard of 3/4, 14/6, 22/7, 29/8, and finally 55 all out. Sri Lanka narrowly avoided the ignominy of recording the lowest-ever score in ICC Cricket World Cup history, surpassing Canada’s 36. Shami joined the party, taking a five-wicket haul, which was his third in World Cups and the second in this tournament.
India’s Record-Breaking Performance
Despite conceding nine extras, India’s bowling attack was relentless. Once the ball stopped moving alarmingly, Rajitha and Theekshana managed to score 14 and 12 runs, respectively, but the game had already slipped away from Sri Lanka. With this victory, India became the first team to secure a spot in the World Cup semi-finals.
Historical Low for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s 55 all out marked one of the lowest totals in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Their lowest ODI totals against India included 50 in Colombo in 2023 and the recent 55 in Mumbai. This performance will undoubtedly leave a mark in Sri Lanka’s cricketing history.
Notable Bowling Feats
The match also witnessed notable bowling achievements. Mohammed Shami became just the second bowler in ODI history to bag three consecutive 4-plus wicket hauls more than once. His record is second only to Waqar Younis, who achieved this feat three times.
A Remarkable Bowling Feat
During the match, something really special happened in the world of cricket. Mohammed Shami, one of India’s star bowlers, did something extraordinary. He became the second bowler in the history of One Day Internationals (ODIs) to take four or more wickets in three consecutive matches not just once, but more than once. This is a remarkable achievement.
Chasing a Legend
The only person ahead of Shami in achieving this feat is Waqar Younis, a legendary Pakistani bowler. Waqar managed to pull off this incredible feat not once, not twice, but three times during his career. It’s a testament to the exceptional talent and skill of these bowlers.
India’s Dominance at Wankhede
Wankhede Stadium has proven to be a lucky venue for India, where they clinched the silverware twelve years ago and secured their spot in the semi-finals this time. Notably, in both instances, Sri Lanka won the toss, but it was India who emerged victorious on the field.
What Lies Ahead
With India being the first team to qualify for the semi-finals, the competition is heating up. South Africa and Australia remain in contention, with eight teams vying for three spots. As the tournament progresses, the pressure on teams in the lower half of the standings intensifies.
The ICC Cricket World Cup continues with more exciting matches, and the heat is on in Lucknow as Afghanistan seeks a hat-trick of wins to bolster their semi-final chances. Meanwhile, the Netherlands is eager to secure their third victory in the tournament.
The cricketing world eagerly awaits to see which teams will advance to the semi-finals and ultimately compete for the coveted World Cup trophy.
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