Sri Lanka suffer their heaviest defeat in WC history, lose to India by 302 runs
Daily Mirror LK News
2 November 2023
Sri Lanka were bowled out for their lowest score in World Cup history and suffered their biggest defeat ever in the tournament, losing to India by 302 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
It was also the second heaviest defeat in World Cup history, marginally better than the 309-run loss Netherlands suffered at the hands of Australia earlier in this year’s tournaments.
Chasing a 358-run target, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 55, with India’s fast bowlers accounting for all but one wicket.
Mohammed Shami finished with figures of 5 for 18, taking his tally in this year’s tournament to 14 in just three matches.
Five Sri Lankan batsmen were dismissed for nought, with Kasun Rajitha top scoring with 14 off 17 deliveries.