India beats Sri Lanka by 302 runs, maintains winning streak. Fans can't keep calm

India played its seventh match in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup against Sri Lanka. As the Men in Blue emerged victorious, X users can’t contain their excitement.

Published on: Nov 2, 2023, 20:38:25 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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In an encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India emerged victorious against Sri Lanka. Be it bowling, batting or fielding, the Men in Blue put on a stellar performance today to maintain their winning streak in the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup 2023. It was Sri Lanka who won the toss and chose to field first. India scored an impressive 357 runs with a loss of 8 wickets and secured a comfortable win over Sri Lanka by 302 runs.

ICC Men’s World Cup 2023: India celebrates after beating Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (X (Screengrab))

As India won the match, cricket fans were quick enough to share celebratory posts. While some talked about the team’s wins in consecutive matches, others shared how eagerly they are waiting for the next match.

India in World Cup 2023:

India is the host country this year for ICC Men’s World Cup 2023. The Men in Blue have continued their winning streak since their first match in the ongoing event. Today’s win against Sri Lanka guarantees India’s spot in the final four. India marched on this victorious journey with wins against Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Afghanistan in earlier matches in the ongoing mega cricket event. The team will next face South Africa on November 5 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More