India beat SL by 8 wickets, enter finals

20 Jun 2013 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets and entered the finals of ICC Champions Trophy 2013 on Thursday, and will play against England in Birmingham.

Only captain Angelo Mathews rose above the mediocrity for Sri Lanka with a defiant 51, having come to the middle with his team on 41-3
after 18 overs and having seen opener Tillekaratne Dilshan hobble off with an apparent calf injury.

India's pacemen excelled in damp, overcast conditions ideal for seam bowling. Ishant Sharma removed three batsmen, including dangerman Kumar Sangakkara (17), while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 1-18 off his nine overs.

Left-arm slow bowler Ravichandran Ashwin claimed 3-48.

England awaits the winner after beating South Africa in the first semifinal on Wednesday. (Source: Hindustan Times)

Breaking News

India beat SL by 8 wickets, enter finals

Most Popular Articles

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 100

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

Mother wins three-decade legal battle over property against son

Major food supplier fined for selling expired products

‘Jean Aunty’ chased away from Suresh Sallay’s protest at Fort

Hayleys obtains enjoining order against Wimal Weerawansa

Latest News

Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace

Iran and US close on initial deal, Tehran says no signing on Sunday

Minor flood situation reported in Kuda Ganga sub-basin

Education will be protected in any crisis: PM

Disabled university students to receive Rs. 5,000 allowance