Shreyas Iyer‘s explosive batting stole the spotlight as India clinched a commanding victory against Sri Lanka at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Delivering a stunning 82-run innings in a mere 56 balls, Iyer’s aggressive display garnered accolades from cricket commentator Simon Doull. Doull, impressed by Iyer’s performance, boldly stated that the cricketer had silenced all his critics. He added that Iyer became the crucial element in completing India’s World Cup puzzle.
India’s dominance in the ODI World Cup 2023 continued as they secured their spot in the semi-finals with a seventh consecutive win. Rohit Sharma’s side crushed Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 302 runs. The Indian bowlers dismantled the opposition and restricted them to a mere 55 runs.
Reflecting on the match, Simon Doull highlighted Shreyas Iyer’s crucial role in India’s success.
“Shreyas Iyer understands his role exceptionally well. He experiences both highs and lows in his performances. Iyer opts for high-risk shots and plays a daring style of cricket to maintain a high strike rate. It seems he is at ease with this role,” Doull said on Cricbuzz.
“Analyzing the bowlers’ performance, there was never any uncertainty. Shubman and Shreyas were pivotal today. They silenced all doubts. India has checked all the boxes. Shreyas delivered a noteworthy innings. Now, he can stand tall, knowing he made a significant contribution, ticking every box,” he added.
Iyer’s aggressive approach was evident as he smashed 6 sixes and 3 fours, contributing significantly to India’s imposing total of 357/8 in the first innings.
With this victory, India reclaimed the top position in the league table and is now on the path to potentially winning the tournament undefeated. Achieving this rare feat has only been accomplished four times in the history of the ODI World Cup, with West Indies in 1975 and 1979 and Australia in 2003 and 2007 being the sole teams to achieve this remarkable milestone.