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Gautam Gambhir Explains Why India's Win Over Sri Lanka As "More Convincing Than Pakistan"

The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash went down to the wire though the scoreboard might not suggest so. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team ultimately won by 41 runs after setting a 214-run target for the Asia Cup 2023 co-hosts. Indian bowlers, however, stepped up when it mattered the most with Kuldeep Yadav taking a four-wicket haul. Sri Lanka were boosted by some gritty innings from Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage among others but India held their nerves to coast to victory.

Updated Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Points Table After India's Thrilling Win Over Sri Lanka

Kuldeep Yadav was the star of the show as India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in a low-scoring thriller at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Tuesday. Sri Lanka's youngster Dunith Wellalage too showed brilliant all-round skills but failed to take his team over the line. Defending a total of 213 runs, India bundled out Sri Lanka for 172 despite Wellalage's gritty 42 not out. With the win on Tuesday, India booked a spot for themselves in the final of the tournament.

Rohit Sharma Sums Up KL Rahul's Mindset With Intriguing '5 Minutes Before Toss' Story

Marking his return to the Indian team after months of hiatus due to injury, KL Rahul truly made the opportunity count and slammed a century in the Asia Cup 2023 clash against Pakistan. However, Rahul wasn't even in the Indian team's plans for the match, but a back issue with Shreyas Iyer saw the Karnataka lad getting the nod. The result was KL Rahul and Virat Kohli scoring a century each to help India bag a 228-run victory against their arch-rivals. After the game, skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that Rahul came to know of him playing the match only 5 minutes before the toss.

What Happens To India's Asia Cup Title Hopes If Match Against Sri Lanka Is Abandoned

The Asia Cup 2023 has been severely affected by rain delays with a number of matches getting abandoned due to either heavy showers or far from ideal ground conditions. The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan game in the group stages had to be abandoned due to rain and their Super 4 clash could be finished thanks to the reserve day. The game between India and Sri Lanka was also halted after the 47th over during the Indian innings due to rain with the score reading 197 for 9 wickets.

India vs Sri Lanka - Watch: Rohit Sharma's In-Your-Face Celebration After Long Wait For Breakthrough Ends

The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup Super 4 match turned out to be quite a low-scoring thriller. After India were all out for 213, with Sri Lanka spinners Dunith Wellalage and Charith Asalanka taking nine wickets among them, Indian bowlers struck back. It was a challenging contest for both side. Sri Lanka lost three early wickets but a steady stand between Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka frustrated India. However, Kuldeep Yadav broke the stand in the 18th over with the scoreboard reading 68/4. KL Rahul affected a brilliant stumping and Rohit broke into an aggressive celebration.

"He Is No. 1 Batter": Wasim Akram Left Fuming At Broadcaster Over Babar Azam vs Jasprit Bumrah Stat

The mouth-watering Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash between India and Pakistan ended in the favour of the Rohit Sharma-led side as they registered a stunning 228-run victory on Monday. The match began on Sunday but due to the rain interruptions, it had to be shifted to the reserve day on Monday, where Virat Kohli left everyone dazzled with his 122-run knock. Chasing 357, the Babar Azam-led side could not even inch closer as Kuldeep Yadav took a five-wicket haul and bundled out Pakistan for just 128 runs.

India vs Pakistan Match Shatters All-Time Viewership Record. Peak Concurrent Viewers Were...

The Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan saw several records being broken as Rohit Sharma's men secured a 228-run victory in Colombo. With the match being stretched to the reserve day, the players were pushed to their limits, resulting in an entertaining contest. As the match concluded, however, not just cricketing but viewership records were also broken. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah revealed the news of a big 'record' being broken himself.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Suffers Injury Scare Against Sri Lanka In Asia Cup 2023, Leaves Social Media Concerned

Jasprit Bumrah suffered a massive injury scare during the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash between India and Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Bumrah suffered a back injury back in September 2022 and he ended up missing the T20 World Cup and the Indian Premier League due to rehabilitation. He finally made his return in the T20I series against Ireland and will surely be a major asset for his side in the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023. As a result, Indian cricket team fans were left extremely worried when he seemingly twisted his ankle while bowling against Sri Lanka. He landed awkwardly while delivering the ball and his ankle got twisted during the follow-through. However, there was not much to worry as he came back to continue his bowling spell and ended up dismissing Pathum Nissanka in his next over.

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Gautam Gambhir Explains Why India's Win Over Sri Lanka As "More Convincing Than Pakistan"

Updated Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Points Table After India's Thrilling Win Over Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma Sums Up KL Rahul's Mindset With Intriguing '5 Minutes Before Toss' Story

What Happens To India's Asia Cup Title Hopes If Match Against Sri Lanka Is Abandoned

India vs Sri Lanka - Watch: Rohit Sharma's In-Your-Face Celebration After Long Wait For Breakthrough Ends

"He Is No. 1 Batter": Wasim Akram Left Fuming At Broadcaster Over Babar Azam vs Jasprit Bumrah Stat

India vs Pakistan Match Shatters All-Time Viewership Record. Peak Concurrent Viewers Were...

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Suffers Injury Scare Against Sri Lanka In Asia Cup 2023, Leaves Social Media Concerned