Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised “unstoppable” India on Thursday for becoming the first team to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing World Cup and for their remarkable seven-match winning streak. India defeated Sri Lanka by a commanding 302 runs at the Wankhede Stadium, limiting the Lions to just 55 runs in the process. Virat Kohli, Shubamn Gill, and Shreyas Iyer led the charge at bat in the first innings as India amassed a massive 357/8. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj stood out for their outstanding bowling spells.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Indian team for the stunning display in all departments and wrote, “What a stunning display of all-round performance! Applauses to our cricket team for winning the match against Sri Lanka with a fiery show of cricketing skills. My heartfelt best wishes to you for the upcoming matches in the #WorldCup2023.”
‘Master blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar was a bit nostalgic after India’s performance at Wankhede Stadium and wrote, “A special win in a special game! #TeamIndia dominated in every department today with their spectacular performances just like they’ve been doing in this #CWC23. India winning at Wankhede against Sri Lanka in a World Cup game gives me a feeling of deja vu.”