ODI World Cup 2023: Fans wonder if India vs Sri Lanka match is a replay of the Asia Cup Final?

What's happening at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai appears to be a cricketing déjà vu. Is this the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 game or a replay of the Asia Cup 2023 Final? After Sri Lanka's dismal performance of being bowled out for a mere 50 runs in the Asia Cup Final, the scenario in Mumbai seems eerily familiar. With just 22 runs on the board and seven wickets down after 12 overs, the situation looks strikingly similar.

Mohammed Siraj shone with a three-wicket haul, and Mohammed Shami also claimed three wickets in quick succession. The cascade of wickets commenced with Jasprit Bumrah's spectacular first-ball dismissal.

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As wickets continued to tumble, fans took to social media, especially X (formerly known as Twitter), to express their disbelief, wondering if they were witnessing a live match or a replay of the unforgettable Asia Cup 2023 Final when Sri Lanka was bundled out for a mere 50 runs, with Siraj delivering a sensational performance of 6/21 in seven overs.

In the ICC Men's ODI World Cup game, India concluded their innings with a formidable total of 357 runs on the board, though they lost eight wickets in the process. Shubman Gill emerged as the top scorer with a resilient 92, complemented by Virat Kohli's 88, and Shreyas Iyer's blitzkrieg of 82 runs off 56 balls. Ravindra Jadeja also played a vital role, contributing 35 runs.

The early dismissal of Rohit Sharma in the first over by Dilshan Madushanka, who went on to secure a remarkable five-wicket haul, momentarily set the tone for Sri Lanka. However, Kohli and Gill resurrected India's innings with a dominant 189-run partnership. Madushanka ultimately halted their progress and prevented both well-set batsmen from reaching their centuries. Sri Lanka later managed to stage a brief comeback by claiming the wickets of KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav. Still, Shreyas Iyer exhibited a scintillating performance before falling agonizingly short of his century.