India become first team to reach World Cup 2023 semi-finals after Sri Lanka thrashing
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India became the first team to reach the World Cup 2023 semi-finals on Thursday. APMohammed Shami starred with five wickets as India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs to reach the World Cup semis. APMohammed Shami has now become the highest wicket-taker (45) for India in ODI World Cups. APBefore Shami’s heroics, Virat Kohli scored 88 as India posted 357/8 batting first at Wankhede. APShreyas Iyer returned to form with a quick-fire 82 and helped India cross the 350-run mark. APJasprit Bumrah took the first wicket on the first ball of Sri Lanka’s innings as India won by 302 runs. APSri Lanka have now lost five out of seven matches in the World Cup 2023. AP