India prevented Sri Lanka from setting a major record, this team had achieved this feat in 2003

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India vs Sri Lanka

The match was played between Team India and Sri Lanka in the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup. In this match, Team India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs. With the win in this game, Team India secured a place in the final of the Asia Cup. At the same time, he prevented Sri Lanka from setting a major record. In this low scoring game, Team India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat. Team India finished first with 213 runs in 49.1 overs. After that, the Indian bowlers put in a brilliant performance in the second innings and beat Sri Lanka for 172 runs in 41.3 overs. With this, India won the match and did not allow Sri Lanka to set a record.

India stopped Sri Lanka

Before the match between India and Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan team had won 13 consecutive games in One Day Internationals. With this, his team’s victory over South Africa made them second in terms of most consecutive wins in ODI matches. He wanted to maintain his momentum by winning the game against India but Team India did not allow him to do so. India stopped its winning streak. Australia tops this list with 21 consecutive wins. He made this record in 2003.

Team India failed to reach the final

India prevented Sri Lanka from reaching the final in this game. Whichever of the two teams wins this game, that team would advance to the finals. Sri Lanka must defeat Pakistan in their next game to reach the final. Which won’t be an easy task for his team. The match will be played on September 14 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The team that wins this match will play India in the final. The final match of the Asian Cup will take place on September 17th.

This shameful record also contributed to Team India’s name

In the match against Sri Lanka, India lost all 10 wickets to spin for the first time in ODI cricket history. This happened for the first time in international cricket with Team India. While Sri Lanka became the first team to dismiss all wicket spinners including India. This brings with it a very shameful record for Team India.

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