In the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, the Super 4 match between India and Sri Lanka, held on Tuesday, September 12, at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, turned out to be a closely fought contest.
Ultimately, Rohit Sharma and his team managed to secure a thrilling 41-run victory by successfully defending their 214-run target. Despite Sri Lanka putting up a tough fight, their batting faltered, leading to their dismissal for 172 runs in 41.3 overs.
After the match, reports emerged of a physical altercation inside the stadium, reportedly involving fans from India and Sri Lanka. A brief video clip capturing the incident has gained widespread attention on social media.
Significantly, India’s triumph against Sri Lanka secured their place as the inaugural qualifiers for the Asia Cup 2023 final. Captain Rohit Sharma displayed exceptional leadership, recording his third consecutive half-century in the tournament.
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He emerged as the highest run-scorer with a crucial 53-run innings. Kuldeep Yadav continued to shine with the ball, claiming an impressive four-wicket haul.