Nov .3. 2023 – India has been qualified for the semi-finals of the 2023 Cricket World Cup after a prevailing performance against Sri Lanka Yesterday. The hosts registered a 302-run win over the Lankans at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, their seventh consecutive victory in the tournament.
India batted first and posted a mammoth total of 357/8, thanks to half-centuries from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for just 55 runs, the lowest total in World Cup history, with Mohammed Shami picking up a five-wicket haul.
India’s win places them to the top of the table with 14 points from seven matches, two points ahead of second-placed South Africa. The Proteas needs just one win from their last two matches to qualify for the semis.
Bangladesh are the only team to be officially eliminated from the tournament so far. Reigning champions England are also on the verge of elimination, as one more defeat will knock them out.
India’s qualification for the semi-finals is a witness to their dominance in the tournament so far. They have been the most consistent team, winning all seven of their matches. Their batting has been particularly impressive, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul all scoring heavily.
Sri Lanka’s performance in the tournament has been disappointing. They have lost five of their seven matches and are in danger of being eliminated. Their batting has been their biggest weakness, with none of their batsmen scoring a century in the tournament so far.