ICC World Cup 2023 | IND vs SL: Five key takeaways

The ICC World Cup 2023 match between India and Sri Lanka saw the hosts team winning its seventh match in a row. Here are the key takeaways from yesterday's clash (Pic: File Pic/AFP)

Updated On: 2023-11-03 02:14 PM IST

Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar

Mohammad Siraj, Mohammed Shami (Pic: AFP)

Team India lost the early wicket of their skipper Rohit Sharma. After his dismissal, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli took the match forward and made a 100-run-stand. Kohli missed out on his 49 ODI hundred but made sure that the team reached a respectable score. Young lad Shubman Gill missed out on his first ODI World Cup century but has shown India's future dependency on him

Shreyas Iyer whose cricketing career has been in and out of the team due to fitness reasons played an impressive knock to secure his place in the team. Shreyas Iyer gave hints as to fit in the team as no. four batsman which has been a question for the team for a long time

After the entertaining show by the Indian batters, the bowlers took control in their hands. Pacer Mohammed Shami, who achieved his second five-wicket haul in the ODI World Cup, delivered an exceptional show with the ball. Shami who did not play the first few matches in the ICC World Cup 2023 proved his worth in the team after the previous two matches

Mohammed Siraj who picked three wickets in yesterday's clash against Sri Lanka showed signs of India's future pace bowling department. Siraj known as 'Miyan' has variations in his bowling and is also capable of handling the swing with the new ball

So far, Team India have won all seven matches in the ICC World Cup 2023 under Rohit Sharma's captaincy and is one of the favourite teams to win the title. India has qualified for the sem-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023 and will look to continue the winning momentum

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