Watch: Dilshan Madushanka uproots Rohit Sharma's stumps after being hit first ball for a four

Rohit Sharma’s got bowled by Dilshan Madushanka for 4 runs in IND vs SL match of the CWC 2023.

In match No. 33 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sri Lankan team made a crucial change in their lineup, with Dushan Hemantha coming in for Dhananjaya de Silva. On the other hand, Indian team remained unchanged. India are undefeated in the tournament, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash.

The 2011 World Cup finals was held at the same venue, where India emerged victorious, adding an extra layer of significance to the match. It was evident that Indian team, led by the formidable Rohit Sharma, entered the game with great confidence.

Rohit Sharma goes back after scoring 4 runs

Rohit Sharma, started the innings positively by hitting the fist bowl fora four. But fell victim to the left-arm pace of Dilshan Madhushanka on the very next delivery. Rohit Sharma was bowled out by a brilliant delivery. Wankhede Stadium crowd, filled with Indian supporters, fell silent as Sri Lankans celebrated the crucial wicket.

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After Rohit’s dismissal, India were at 8 runs for the loss of one wicket after the end of first over. This early setback was a testament to Rohit Sharma’s occasional struggle against left-arm pacers, a trend that had been noticed in recent matches. Sri Lankan team had managed to exploit this weakness to their advantage.

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