Ishan Kishan’s brilliant umbrella trick shields Kohli and Gill from the scorching heat of Mumbai. India won the match by a huge 302 runs.
Ishan Kishan, known for his energetic style, stunned spectators and teammates alike during the hot encounter between India and Sri Lanka at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in a beautiful display of friendship and fast thinking. Kishan’s spontaneous effort of carrying a giant umbrella trick onto the field gave much-needed relief for his fellow players. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, in the midst of the sweltering heat. Kishan skillfully placed the umbrella during the drinks break, not only shielding the duo from the scorching heat, but also demonstrating the great friendship and sportsmanship inherent in the Indian cricket squad.
Ishan Kishan’s trick shields Kohli and Gill
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India steamroll Sri Lanka by 302 runs
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and chose to bat first in the 33rd match of the current ODI World Cup 2023 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. India suffered an early loss as their captain, Rohit Sharma, was knocked out on the second ball of the game. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli then stabilized the ship, laying the groundwork for a long-term alliance. However, Dilshan Madushanka of Sri Lanka intervened, removing Gill for 92 with an attempted uppercut and caught Kohli at short cover for 88, denying him the opportunity to tie Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI century record.
Shreyas Iyer, whose batting record has been questioned. Demonstrated his brilliance with a quick 82 off 56 balls, including three fours and six sixes, raising India’s total to 357. A late cameo by Ravindra Jadeja, who contributed 35 off 24 balls, added to the team’s commanding total.
The Sri Lankan chase crumbled in the face of a powerful Indian bowling onslaught. Jasprit Bumrah struck early, dismissing Pathum Nissanka on the first delivery. While Mohammed Siraj’s double-wicket maiden over left Sri Lanka reeling at four wickets down for three runs. Mohammed Shami’s scorching performance increased to Sri Lanka’s difficulties. Earning a five-wicket haul and increasing his tournament tally to 14, while Siraj got three wickets and Bumrah and Jadeja each took one. India won by a whopping 302 runs as a result of Sri Lanka’s collapse.
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