India had defeated Pakistan by 228 runs. This was India’s biggest win over Pakistan in terms of runs. However, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir believes that the 41-run win against Sri Lanka was more important.
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The match between India and Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2023 was very exciting. This match took many turns and in the end Team India won by a margin of 41 runs. Although, looking at the scoreboard, it seemed that it was an easy victory for India, but it was not so. The contribution of the bowlers was very important in India’s victory. Sri Lankan batsmen tried to make their team win many times by forming partnerships, but Indian bowlers took wickets at important junctures every time and by leading their team to victory, they also got the ticket for Philanthropy.
India Had A Great Start By Batting First :
However, the team got into trouble after the dismissal of Shubman Gill. Dunith Velalage and Charith Asalanka took wickets at regular intervals. Velalage took five wickets and Asalanka took four wickets, restricting Team India to 213 runs. This target was not very difficult for Sri Lanka, but first the fast bowlers took three important wickets. After this, Kuldeep and Jadeja broke important partnerships and led India to victory. Hardik got only one wicket, but his bowling was much better than that.
Dhananjay De Silva Chasing The Target :
Strong innings from Dunith Velalage and Charith Asalanka gave Sri Lanka a boost, but India remained patient to win. Former Indian cricket team star Gautam Gambhir described India’s victory over Sri Lanka as more important than Pakistan’s. India had defeated Pakistan by 228 runs on Monday.
Gautam Gambhir Said :
“For me this win was more important than Pakistan. We won against Pakistan by 228 runs, but this win will give them a lot of confidence. There was no doubt about the batsmen. There was always hope about Jasprit Bumrah’s return after injury. There were doubts.
Defeating Pakistan Is Bigger Than Winning Over Sri Lanka
You had to see how Kuldeep and the other bowlers performed together.It is a big thing to defend 217 runs on this wicket. The circumstances were also not that easy. I know the wicket was helping the spin bowlers, but in the first innings the bowlers were getting more help.”
Gambhir Said That A Team Like Sri Lanka Which Plays Spin Very Well :
This victory against him will give confidence to the team. He said “Defending 217 runs against Sri Lanka, they are a really good team playing against spin. That will give them a lot of confidence going into the final and then the World Cup. Because the moment your Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav Started aggression, I think it gives a lot of confidence to the captain.
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