India vs Sri Lanka, 33rd Match - Live Cricket Score

Indian captain Rohit Sharma opens up on DRS discussions among the group. He revealed that he blindly trusts KL Rahul and the bowlers as they've been brilliant with their decisions in the tournament so far. KL Rahul has not only been magnificent with the gloves but also with his decisions while being asked for a review by his teammates.

"I have left it to the bowler and the keeper (whether or not to take a review) to make that decision for me, and I gotta find the individuals I can trust and I know it can go the other way as well. We got one right and one wrong today," said Rohit in teh post-match presentation today.

Rohit Sharma said, "I've left the DRS call on bowlers and KL Rahul. I know I can trust them, especially KL. He's been brilliant". pic.twitter.com/2Y1MF3SgRi

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2023

"Our bowling is in good shape and with the kind of rhythm (talking about the form of the pacers) that we are in, everyone is enjoying and everyone is happy for each other's success and more importantly, we are bowling as a unit and that's the result you are getting to see. I always try to bowl in good areas and be in good rhythm. In big tournaments, once the rhythm goes away, it's very tough to get it back. I always focus on hitting the good areas and length. Very happy (on becoming India's leading wicket-taker in World Cups) It's very important to be in rhythm in white ball cricket and hit the good areas. If you hit the good areas with the new ball you will get assistance off the pitch and for me length matters a lot. The kind of support we get from the crowd, I want to thank each and every one of them. We also get a lot of support whenever we travel outside India as well. The dressing room is in a very good space," Shami said.

Thank you for joining us on yet another thrilling day. What a win for team India. Alright, that's that then, see you all tomorrow!

"I am very disappointed with the team's performance, with myself also. They bowled really well, little bit of seam movement under lights as well. Unfortunately, we lost the match. I wanted to bowl first because I felt the wicket would be slow in the first half. Madushanka bowled really well and we missed taking chances from Virat and Gill and sometimes those moments could change the game. Our bowlers did well in the middle overs. They bowled really well in the first 6 overs, and I think they deserve all the credit tonight. We have another 2 games and I hope we come back strong in the next game," Mendis said.

"Very happy knowing that we have officially qualified now. Been a good effort from the squad, when we started off in Chennai. This was our goal, to qualify first and then obviously to be in the semis and the finals. The way we approached these 7 games, it was quite clinical. Everyone put in the effort and a lot of individuals have put their hand up. Was a good challenge to put runs on the board, and that's the kind of template you gotta have when you want to score that many runs. 350 on any pitch is a very good score and a lot of credit to the batting unit for taking us to that score and the bowlers did the job obviously. Shreyas is a very strong (in his mind) lad and today, as you saw, he went there and did what he is exactly known for and that is what we expect from him. Showed that he is ready to take the challenge that is in front of him and Siraj is another quality bowler for us and if he does that (making the new ball talk) things look different for us. He (Siraj) has got a lot of skills when he is operating with the new ball. Even Surya, for that matter, got us some crucial runs in the back end of the last game. To put in a performance back-to-back against England and now today, shows the quality of the seamers and if there is something in the conditions, they are quite lethal. All in all, it was pleasing to watch (bowlers dominating proceedings) and I hope they continue to do it that way. I have left it to the bowler and the keeper (whether or not to take a review) to make that decision for me, and I gotta find the individuals I can trust and I know it can go the other way as well. We got one right and one wrong today. They (South Africa) are playing some good cricket, and so are we. It's gonna be a great spectacle for the people out there and People of Kolkata are gonna enjoy that game," Rohit said.

India beat Sri Lanka by a whopping 302-run margin. Indian bowlers made Sri Lanka dance to their tune after a relentless bowling display. Mohammed Shami picked up yet another fifer, and his gesture with the ball on his head went viral. After the game, Shubman Gill revealed the reason behind the funny celebration. 

Shubman Gill said, "Shami gesture was for our bowling coach that's because he doesn't have any hair on his head". pic.twitter.com/99XQt4zOgp

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2023

50 by SL, Colombo RPS 2023 *
55 by SL, Mumbai WS, today*
58 by BAN, Mirpur 2014
65 by ZIM, Harare 2005
73 by SL, Trivandrum 202

4 - Mohammed Shami
3 - Javagal Srinath
3 - Harbhajan Singh

43 vs SA, Paarl, 2012
50 vs IND, Colombo RPS, 2023
55 vs IND, Mumbai WS, today*
55 vs WI, Sharjah 1986
67 vs ENG, Manchester 2014
73 vs IND, Trivandrum 2023

"The way they were bowling we were anticipating wickets. Siraj is always fired up. They were sensational. Has made job easier for us. I am the kind of person who doesn’t get nervous. I look to tackle it my own way at the start. Not full fitness. I am four kilos down from dengue in terms of mass and muscle weight. Honestly the discussion was to play in a compact manner. The odd ball was seaming. Hit the balls in our areas. You couldn’t get into a shell. Looked to put the pressure on the bowlers. I felt in the previous matches I got starts expect the last one. Sometimes you play a good shot and it goes to the fielder. We thought about rotating the strike today. I honestly don’t think it was a 400 wicket. We batted well to get 350. Shreyas was the key today. He batted superbly. That’s our bowling coach he (Shami) was gesturing," Gill said.

𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙎! 🙌#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 becomes the first team to qualify for the #CWC23 semi-finals 👏👏#MenInBlue | #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/wUMk1wxSGX

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 2, 2023

Sri Lanka are all-out for 55 runs as India won the match by 302 runs. MASSIVE VICTORY FOR THE MEN IN BLUE! 

Sri Lanka are 51/9

Remember the name, Mohammad Shami🥵#INDvSL #ICCMensCricketWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/f5onWXHoR5

— depressed ICT devotee (@Aatmanirbharboi) November 2, 2023

ALEXA PLAY DIL JASHN JASHN BOLE as Mohammed Shami picked up a five-for in Wankhede. Kasun Rajitha departs for 14 runs as Sri Lanka are 49/9 after 18 overs.

Angelo Mathews is the only batter (in first eight wickets) to cross two runs for Sri Lanka in Mumbai.

This is crazy! pic.twitter.com/APYzqqKysa

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 2, 2023