IND vs SL: Rohit Sharma defies KL Rahul's decision on DRS, regrets decision later - WATCH

Unlike encounter on previous day against Pakistan, Sri Lanka was able to put across a challenge in front of Team India at R. Premadasa stadium. Even after enduring opening blitz from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Lankan Lions were steadfast and courtesy of an immaculate spell by Dunith Wellal, hosts made a comeback and restricted India to a minuscule total of 213 runs. While target did t give a daunting impression as per usual standards, Team India kept things tight and ended up registering a convincing win of 41 runs. 

3 things you need to kw

• India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s st
• With win India is through to final of Asia Cup 2023
• Kuldeep Yadav emerged to fore once again with 4 wickets

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Team India was pushed to limit by Sri Lanka

While in hindsight scorecard suggests a victory by a fair margin, Team India had to keep digging entire time to secure a victory. This included premature appeals and even a bad DRS call. latter came about in 12th over when Men in Blue were desperate for 4th wicket. 

Hopeful DRS call by Sharma

As spin played a huge role in match on Tuesday, Kuldeep Yadav was brought in to keep pressure intact. On third ball of 12th over leggie tossed it up which spunned away to beat left-hander, Charith Asalanka, ball apparently brushed  gloves of wicketkeeper Rahul and went up in air for Rohit Sharma to take catch in slip. After grabbing ball, Sharma made a loud appeal and it seemed he was convinced that Asalanka had nicked ball. Kuldeep seconded him, and matter went upstairs despite KL Rahul cutting out an unconvinced figure.  replays showcased a flatline between bat and bowl hence a review went in vain. A seemingly disappointed Sharma could only exhibit a cheeky smile afterward.

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While DRS did t provide Team India with any output, expenditure of call did t affect overall context of game as India eventually got better of Sri Lanka. With win, India have qualified for final of Asia Cup 2023. Before final, India will take on Bangladesh on September 15 to conclude Super fours scenario.