By defeating the powerful Indian team, the young Sri Lankan team entered the finals of this year’s Asia Cup.
This year’s Asian Cup tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates under the hosting of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan team led by Dasun Shanaka defeated India by 6 wickets in the decisive match of this year’s Asian Cup, which has taken on an extremely hot face, and managed to secure their place in the finals of this year’s Asia Cup.
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka, who won the toss in today’s match, invited the Indian team to bat first.
Captain Rohit Sharma, who launched an excellent innings for India, managed to score 72 runs in 41 balls. Suryakumar Yadav scored 34 runs and Hardik Pandya scored 14 runs.
Dilshan Madushanka, who played excellent bowling, managed to take 3 wickets.
Accordingly, the Sri Lankan batsmen who entered the field chasing a target of 174 runs scored 174 runs at the end of 19.5 overs losing only 4 wickets and won the match.
Kusal Mendis, who was the highest scorer of the Sri Lankan innings, scored 57 runs in 37 balls and Pathum Nissanka scored 52 runs in 37 balls. Dashun Shanaka, who launched a fast batting run, scored 33 runs and Bhanuka Rajapakse scored 25 runs.
While bowling, Yuzvendra Chahal managed to take 3 wickets each.
With this defeat, the Indian team’s Asia Cup journey ended and Sri Lanka, who was undefeated in the Super 4 round, was further reserved for Sri Lanka at the top of the points table.