India recorded a 41-run-win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash. The Rohit Sharma-led team put up a below-par 214 on the board as Sri Lankan spinners put up a show. However, in reply, Indian bowlers led by the brillaint Kuldeep Yadav, who scalped a four-wicket haul, managed to bundle out the Sri Lankan batters desmite Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage putting up a gritty performance as the Men In Blue coasted to victory. (More Cricket News)
Former India cricketer and 2011 World Cup winner Gautam Gambhir called Rohit's side win over Sri Lanka 'convincing' than against Pakistan. India had beaten Pakistan by 228 runs.
"This victory for me was more convincing than Pakistan. We won against Pakistan by 228 runs but this would give them a lot of confidence," Gautam Gambhir said on Star Sports.
"There was no doubt about the batting unit. There were always doubts about Jasprit Bumrah coming back after an injury. Then you got Kuldeep and the other bowlers.
"But defending 217 on this wicket, plus the conditions. I know there was a bit of grip on the wicket but it gripped more in the first innings."
Gambhir also stated that this win over Sri Lanka, which play spin exceptionally well, will give Rohit's side a lot of confidence.
"Defending 217 against Sri Lanka, they are a really good side playing against spin. This would give them a lot of confidence going into the final and then the World Cup. because the moment your Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav start firing, I think it gives a lot of confidence to the captain," he said.
India, who entered the final with four points, will either face Sri Lanka or Pakistan in the summit clash on Sunday. The hosts will face Pakistan in a crunch match on Thursday.
