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India’s Innings
Batting first, India’s top order displayed composure and aggression. Openers provided a steady start before the middle order accelerated the innings. Key contributions from Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav helped India post a competitive total.
Sri Lanka’s Response
Sri Lanka fought back strongly in the chase, led by Pathum Nissanka, who scored a brilliant century and in the process broke two records previously held by Indian great Virat Kohli. Despite his heroic effort, Sri Lanka struggled to build partnerships, as regular wickets derailed their momentum.
India’s bowlers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, applied pressure in the middle overs and ensured Sri Lanka fell short of the target.
Impact on Tournament
The victory highlights India’s dominance in the tournament and builds momentum ahead of the high-stakes final against Pakistan, scheduled for September 28 in Dubai. For Sri Lanka, the loss ended hopes of a final berth despite Nissanka’s outstanding individual performance.
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