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India vs Sri Lanka, LIVE SCORE, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Updates: India have lost Pant with 12 more required. Pant was hit on pads as he went for a pull. Looked harmless but Sri Lanka still went for a review and it was three reds on ball-tracking. Udana has a wicket. Preview: Virat Kohli-led India will lock horns with Dimuth Karunaratne’s Sri Lanka in match 44 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in a game that could potentially be one last dress rehearsal before their semi-final clash. The Men in Blue sealed their place in the last four after a 28-run win over Bangladesh on Tuesday. And despite this, it is still all to play for as a win for Kohli and Co would seal top spot in the tournament standings if Australia lose to South Africa in the match that follows. Once again, Rohit Sharma was at his level best against Mashrafe Mortaza’s men after he notched up his fourth century in this year’s tournament, whereas KL Rahul fought hard but fell quite short of a ton again, being dismissed for 77. While Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets, there remains a concern with Mohammed Shami, who leaked a few runs in the Bangladesh match. He registered figures of 1/68 from nine overs. Meanwhile, for Sri Lanka, this match is just about playing for pride. Despite beating England by 20 runs, the Lankan Lions’ batting was once again tested after collapsing to 203 against South Africa in their next match, eventually losing by nine wickets. However, a maiden ODI century from Avishka Fernando brought some smiles in the Lankan camp as they defeated West Indies in their previous encounter on Monday. Full Team Squads: India Team Players: Rohit Sharma , Virat Kohli (c), MS Dhoni (w), Mayank Agarwal , Kedar Jadhav , Hardik Pandya , Rishabh Pant , Ravindra Jadeja , Mohammed Shami , Jasprit Bumrah , Bhuvneshwar Kumar , Lokesh Rahul , Dinesh Karthik , Kuldeep Yadav , Yuzvendra Chahal Sri Lanka Team Players: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Suranga Lakmal , Isuru Udana , Lasith Malinga , Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera (wk), Nuwan Pradeep , Suranga Lakmal , Jeevan Mendis , Thisara Perera , Lahiru Thirimanne , Jeffrey Vandersay , Milinda Siriwardana , Avishka Fernando , Dhananjaya de Silva . For all the latest news, opinions and analysis from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, click here
Highlights, India vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match, Full Cricket Score: Rohit, Rahul's tons power India to seven-wicket win
India vs Sri Lanka, LIVE SCORE, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Live Updates: India have lost Pant with 12 more required. Pant was hit on pads as he went for a pull. Looked harmless but Sri Lanka still went for a review and it was three reds on ball-tracking. Udana has a wicket.
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It was India’s day as they registered another comprehensive win. India had already qualified for semis but with Australia stuttering at the moment against South Africa, Virat Kohli and Co can finish on top of points table. Which means India will play New Zealand in the semis. But that’s a topic for another day. Today belongs to Rohit Sharma and Co. Rohit scored his fifth ton of the World Cup today, only person to do so. At the same time, KL Rahul also brought up a century which should boost his confidence.
Also, Lasith Malinga now bids good bye to World Cup cricket. A proper legend of modern day cricket. All the best to the veteran.
We are done for tonight. We will see you guys for the semis. Good night!
Most MoM awards for India in a single ODI WC:
4 – Yuvraj Singh, 2011
4 – Rohit Sharma, 2019*
3 – Sachin Tendulkar, 2003
India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets. India finish their league stage campaign on a winning note. And if Australia lose today, Virat Kohli and Co can finish on top of points table.
After 44 overs,India 265/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 34 , Hardik Pandya 7)
After 43 overs,India 263/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 33 , Hardik Pandya 6)
Malinga bows out of World Cup with this over which also included his signature yorker which was dealt excellently by Pandya. But a full toss on last ball was put away to the fence by Pandya. Malinga finishes with figures of 10-1-82-1. India need two more.
After 42 overs,India 253/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 30 , )
India have lost Pant with 12 more required. Pant was hit on pads as he went for a pull. Looked harmless but Sri Lanka still went for a review and it was three reds on ball-tracking. Udana has a wicket.
Most wickets in ODI WCs:
71 – McGrath
68 – Muralitharan
56 – MALINGA*
55 – Akram
REVIEW AND OUT! Pant lbw b Udana 4(4)
Excellent review It looked like a harmless review but has produced a wicket. Pant missed the ball trying to play a pull. Umpire gave it not out but it’s three reds on ball-tracking. India lose another wicket.
After 41 overs,India 244/2 ( Virat Kohli (C) 25 , )
Rahul hit two boundaries in the over on either side of the wicket with complete disdain for the great Malinga. But the pacer had his revenge in the end. Cramped Rahul with a short ball who tried ducking but edged it to the keeper. Rishabh Pant is the new man. 21 in 54 needed.
OUT! Rahul c Kusal Perera b Malinga 111(118)
Malinga had his revenge. Rahul’s fabolous knock has come to an end. A short delivery that cramped Rahul for space. He wanted to duck the ball but ended up gloving it to the keeper.
After 40 overs,India 234/1 ( KL Rahul 102 , Virat Kohli (C) 24)
Indians are not in a hurry. Four collected from Udana’s over as Kohli and Rahul continue to rotate the strike. 31 now needed in last 10 overs.
After 39 overs,India 230/1 ( KL Rahul 101 , Virat Kohli (C) 21)
India are heavily dependent on top-three and Shikhar Dhawan’s injury could have jeopardised things but credit to Rahul, he has done the job very well. First World Cup hundred for Rahul as he celebrated by kissing the tricolour on his helmet. Eight off the over. 35 more needed.
Both the openers scoring centuries in a same ODI WC match:
Tharanga/Dilshan v Zim, Pallekele, 2011
Tharanga/Dilshan v Eng, Colombo, 2011
Rohit/Rahul v SL, Leeds, 2019*
After 38 overs,India 222/1 ( KL Rahul 99 , Virat Kohli (C) 15)
A bit of tension is building at Headingley. Rahul is on 99. Got off the strike with a tight single but Kohli was committed to the run and reached safely into the crease. 43 more needed.
After 37 overs,India 221/1 ( KL Rahul 98 , Virat Kohli (C) 15)
Rahul pulled the last ball to deep square leg to retain the strike. He’s on 98. Total seven from the over. 44 more needed to win for India.
After 36 overs,India 214/1 ( KL Rahul 93 , Virat Kohli (C) 13)
As expected, Rahul and Kohli have approached this last stretch with a professional attitude. They are not trying to do anything fancy here. Happy to rotate strike. Three from Perera’s over. 51 more needed.
After 35 overs,India 211/1 ( KL Rahul 91 , Virat Kohli (C) 12)
Leggie de Silva has been called back into attack to replace Rajitha. The spinner has been expensive today but just four came off this over.
After 34 overs,India 207/1 ( KL Rahul 90 , Virat Kohli (C) 9)
Few good looking shots on the off in the over but the sweeper cover restricted them to just singles. Four from Perera’s over. India need 58 more.
After 33 overs,India 203/1 ( KL Rahul 88 , Virat Kohli (C) 7)
200 up for India as they collect seven from Rajitha’s over. 62 now more needed in 17 overs. Rahul added a boundary in the over with a well-controlled pull shot behind square on leg.
After 32 overs,India 196/1 ( KL Rahul 82 , Virat Kohli (C) 6)
Two off the over as Perera returns to attack. India are just 69 away from a win. With Kohli and Rahul at crease we expect a professional job.
Indian players with 1000-plus runs in ODI WCs:
Sachin Tendulkar
Sourav Ganguly
Virat Kohli*
After 31 overs,India 194/1 ( KL Rahul 81 , Virat Kohli (C) 5)
India lose Rohit and it was a soft dismissal as he chipped his drive off Rajitha to mid off fielder. He has been guilty of not converting his hundred into big scores in this World Cup. But a standing ovation is well deserved. His replacement Virat Kohli gets into the act immediately with a lovely push through off for a four. Five off the over.