In a Medal Ceremony that followed India’s resounding victory over Sri Lanka at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, the cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar had the honor of awarding the “Best Fielder” medal. Amidst much anticipation, Tendulkar’s choice for the accolade surprised many as he bestowed it upon Shreyas Iyer, eclipsing the formidable competition of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.
Iyer’s spectacular performance wasn’t limited to his fielding prowess; he displayed exceptional skills with the bat, scoring a breathtaking 82 off 56 balls. His explosive innings, featuring six sixes and three boundaries, was instrumental in propelling India to a commanding total of 357 for eight in their allotted 50 overs.
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The Indian cricket team dominated Sri Lanka across all facets of the game, culminating in a comprehensive victory that secured their place in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup 2023. It marked a historic moment for Indian cricket as they became the first team to secure a semi-final berth in the tournament.
The star of the match was undoubtedly Mohammed Shami, who claimed his second five-wicket haul of the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup. Shami’s remarkable figures of 5-18 played a pivotal role in restricting Sri Lanka to a mere 55 runs, leading India to one of their most significant ODI wins at the Wankhede Stadium.
Shami’s superb performance not only earned him the “Man of the Match” accolade but also established him as the highest wicket-taker for India in World Cup history, surpassing Zaheer Khan‘s previous record. Remarkably, Shami achieved this milestone in just 14 World Cup matches, underscoring his exceptional bowling skills.
The match against Sri Lanka had a sense of déjà vu, as India had previously bowled them out for 50 in the final of the 2023 Asia Cup. On this occasion, Sri Lanka was dismissed for 55 in 19.4 overs, resulting in a colossal 302-run victory for India.
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