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As the sun set on the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the clash between India and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match noജt only produced thrilling cricket but also gave birth to a plethora of memes that had fans in🗹 splits.
Dunith Wellalage destroys Indian batting
India won the toss and chose to bat, but their innings was a rollercoaster ride. Rohit Sharma‘s brilliant 53 off 48 balls, featuring 7 fours and 2 sixes, was a standout performance. However, the Indian team was eventually bowled out for 213 runs in 49.1 overs.
Shubman Gill (19), Virat Kohli (3), Ishan Kishan (33), KL Rahul (39), and Axar Patel (26) made noteworthy contributions. The Sri Lankan bowlers, led by Dunith Wellalage performed exceptionally well. Wellalage destroyed the Indian top order and ended up bagging a sensational five-wicket haul (5/40). Similarly, Charith Asalanka (4/18) also𒉰 turned the heat with spectacula🀅r support.
Indian bowlers keep Sri Lanka batters at bay
Sri Lanka faced a paltry target of 214 runs but their top-order batters couldn’t convert their starts into substantial scores. Dhananjaya de Silva top-scored for Sri Lanka with 41 runs off 66 balls. W🐭ellalage, who shined with the ball, played a crucial knock, scori𓆉ng 42 runs off 46 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six.
However, Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 172 runs in 41.3 overs, falling short by 41 runs. Kuldeep Yadav impressed aga🥀in with his splendid bowling. The left-arm chinaman bagged 4 wickets for 43 runs in 9.3 overs.
Also WATCH: Fans engage in physical altercation after India thrash Sri Lanka in Super 4 clash – Asia Cup 2023
Memes take centre stage
While the cricketing action on the field unfolded, an equally fierce battle was raging in the digital world. Memes inspired by the India versus Sri Lanka clash began flooding social media platforms. These memes captured everything from on-field dramatics to off-field antics, 🐽highlighting the wit and humor of fans.
Some memes hilariously depicted the nail-biting moments during the match, while others poked fun at players’ expressions and gestures. The memes created a light-hearted atmosphere, providing comic relief for cricket enthusiasts.
Also WATCH: Kuldeep Yadav’s staggering delivery sends Matheesha Pathirana packing – IND vs SL, Asia Cup 2023
Here are some of the funniest memes:
Team India right now
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
Pak fans celebrating India's win today after 228 run loss yesterday 😛
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Spinner: 😭
Left-arm spinner: ☠️
Budding left-arm spinner: ⚰️— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
S✤ri lanka Pakistan Ko Asia Cup Se🍸 Bahar Nikale wala tha
Then Team India :-
— जेंटल मैन (@gentleman07_)
Wellalage ke samne
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1)
Mass transformation from 10k in ODIs 🙌
— Kushagra (@4kushagra5)
Ye bhedbhav kyo 😭😭
— Pulkit (@PulkitK107)
A Thread🧵 on match memes
Kuldeep yadav supermacy
— memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol)
Jeet gaye
— Komedi Wali 🥳 (@vegetarianmee)
King Kuldeep 💪👑
— Aman_Chain 🇮🇳 (@Amanprabhat9)
rohit sharma 🔥
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_)
Babar Azam after india's win against Sri Lanka
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88)
😄 We have a habit
— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja)
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli 😭😍
— Dennis🕸 (@DenissForReal)
Dunith Wellalage 🥲
— 💙 (@Alreadysad__)
Opposition bats♏🍌men when they see Kuldeep Yadav’s name in India’s playing XI
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey)
Cricket meme 🏏
— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy)