IND vs SL: Virat Kohli, Rohit and Dunith Wellalage attain new feats, list of records made

In a crucial Super Four match, India clinched a resounding 41-run victory over Sri Lanka, securing their coveted spot in the final of the Asia Cup 2023. India's remarkable victory in this high-stakes encounter solidified their path to the Asia Cup 2023 final, setting the stage for an exciting showdown to determine the tournament's champion. India will now play either Pakistan or Sri Lanka in the final of the tournament on September 17. 

3 things you need to know

• India beat Sri Lanka to qualify for the final of Asia Cup 2023
• The winner of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match will face India in the final
• India are the defending champions of the 50-over Asia Cup

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List of records broken in India vs. Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 match

1. Rohit Sharma breached the 10,000-run mark in One-Day Internationals
2. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma completed 5,000 runs in ODI cricket as a pair
3. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill reached the 1000-run mark as the opening pair
4. Rohit Sharma (28) surpassed Shahid Afridi to hit the most sixes in ODI Asia Cup
5. Dunith Wellalage took his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI Cricket
6. First time in ODIs that all Indian wickets have been taken by spinners
7. 14th match in a row that Sri Lanka have bowled out their opposition in ODIs
8. 2nd time in ODI history that all 10 wickets in an innings have been claimed by spinners

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Sri Lanka

Opting to bowl first, Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage displayed a brilliant performance, scalping five key wickets for 40 runs, which led to India's dismissal for a total of 213.

The dynamic spin partnership of Wellalage and Charith Asalanka, who secured four wickets for a mere 18 runs, created chaos during the middle overs, eventually leading to India's downfall. Captain Rohit Sharma (53) emerged as the top scorer for India, but their innings faced a brief rain interruption with only three overs remaining.

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Sri Lanka's chase was fraught with regular setbacks, as Kuldeep Yadav delivered an exceptional performance, claiming four wickets for 43 runs. Jasprit Bumrah played a pivotal role by taking two early wickets, further strengthening India's grip on the match. Sri Lanka eventually crumbled, with their final wicket falling at a total of 172 runs in 41.3 overs.

Notably, Dunith Wellalage was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, managing an impressive 42 not out with the bat, showcasing his all-round abilities after his superb display with the ball. 

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