Sri Lanka put up a spirited fight in their Super Fours clash against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 26. Chasing 203, the islanders gave it their all to keep the contest alive and push India all the way. India had earlier set the target with a total of 202/5. Abhishek Sharma struck 61 off 31 balls, including two sixes and eight boundaries, while Tilak Varma anchored the innings with an unbeaten 49 from 34 balls. Contributions also came from Sanju Samson (39) and Axar Patel (21*). For Sri Lanka, five different bowlers chipped in with one wicket each, with Charith Asalanka and Dushmantha Chameera among the pick. In reply, Sri Lanka lost Kusal Mendis cheaply, dismissed in the very first over by Hardik Pandya. But Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera

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