Sri Lanka vs India Match Highlights & Results

So that is from this game! India as expected comes out on top! They will now have a close eye on the Australia game against South Africa as the result of that game would decide who finishes top of the table. You too can follow that game by switching tabs. Till then, goodbye and take care!

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, says they wanted to play good cricket but never thought they would perform the way they did throughout. Further adds this is what hard work gets you and he is very proud of his team and he enjoys playing with his side. On being asked whether they know what they XI is, he says, everything is set, they don't want to be one dimensional and they will pick the team according to the wicket. States it is just about turning up for the semis and putting in another good performance. Tells the opposition does not matter to them, if they don't play well, anyone can beat them, if they play well they can beat any one. Also says they just want to play a good game and hope the result goes their way. Praises Hardik Pandya and says he has been good, he is very motivated and he thinks like a batter and hence, he has been bowling well.

Sri Lankan skipper, Dimuth Karunaratne, says they recovered well after being 50-4, Mathews and Thirimanne played well and 265 was a good score. Admits they kept losing wickets and they did not get a good start with the bat but did well to get where they were. States it was a good wicket to bat and Rohit and Rahul did very well. Mentions they will go back and discus what needs to be done, they will be looking out for some new talents and be competitive in the next World Cup. Ends by saying Sri Lanka cricket will miss Malinga as he has done a lot for them. Further adds everyone goes but they need to find their replacement. Ends by saying they lacked a wicket-taker in the middle overs and they need to searching for that.

MAN OF THE MATCH, Rohit Sharma, says he is just trying to go out there and do his job. Mentions he is not thinking about the milestones. States he wants to keep his head clear and get the team over the finishing line. Reckons the shot selection is very important once you are in, he needs to assess the pitch and then see what shot can be played on the wicket. Further adds it has worked for him and he has learnt to be disciplined. Mentions he was not thinking about a ton in this game, he forgets about what has happened and he looks to start everyday as a fresh day. Appreciates Malinga and says he has been a champion bowler, he is a match-winner and he has shown it over the years what he is capable off and has delivered time and again. Ends by saying he is not thinking about who he is facing in the semis, they want to celebrate today's victory and whoever they face, they want to play well.

Earlier in the day, India blew away the top order of Sri Lanka. However, Angelo Mathews' ton took them to what seemed a good score but Sharma and Rahul's ton saw India cruise to victory.

The Sri Lanka bowling was not disciplined. They were too wide or too straight. Only Perera bowled with some control but defending such totals you need to very accurate and right on the money from the word go.

How easy was that! India have chased this total down without breaking a sweat. They have made a strong statement heading into the semis. Chasing what was first thought to be a tricky score, India got off to a flier. Their openers came out all guns blazing. They sealed the deal with a 189-run stand. Both the openers scored a ton. They though fell soon after getting to their hundred. Pant too did not contribute a lot. Pandya and Kohli though ensured there weren't any more wickets to fall and took India over the line.

A single off the outside edge! Fuller and around off, Pandya looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge, down to third man for one. INDIA WIN THE GAME BY 7 WICKETS!

A single now as Kohli guides it to point. SCORES LEVEL!

Shorter on off, this is guided to point.

FOUR! A full toss and it has been put away! 2 needed now. A full toss on middle, Pandya flicks it through mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence. End of Malinga for tonight and in World Cups. Not a great day for him but his career has been one to look at. His figures are 10-1-82-1.

A single! A biggie away now India! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.

A brilliant yorker on middle, Pandya jams it out towards deep square leg for one.

Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.

WIDE! Down the leg side, Kohli looks to flick but misses. Wided.

Fuller in length and on middle, this is hit down towards mid on for one.

Shorter and on the body, Kohli pulls it down to fine leg for one.

Hardik Pandya is the new man in.

OUT! It is not going over and Ball Tracker shows three reds. Pant has to take the long walk back. Udana gets a wicket, good use of the review. It won't make a difference to the game though. A slower one on middle, Pant swings across the line by going down on one knee but misses to get hit on the box. An appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Sri Lanka review. Replays roll in and they show that the on-field call has to be overturned.

Review time! An appeal for an LBW has been turned down. Sri Lanka review. Looks high.

Shorter and outside off, Pant looks to pull but it goes off the toe end towards mid off.

FOUR! Gets off the mark with a boundary! This has been bludgeoned! Fuller and on off, Pant smashes it down the ground and the ball races away to the fence. 250 up.

Fuller and on the pads, this is worked towards mid-wicket.

Fuller and outside off, Kohli looks to drive but gets an outside edge down to third man for one.

FOUR! Runs needed under 20 now! Fuller and around off, Kohli leans into it and strokes it through covers. The ball races away to the fence.

Rishabh Pant is the new man in.

OUT! Rahul does not stay till the end! Malinga gets a wicket. This is short and on the body of Rahul. It keeps coming in with the angle. Rahul looks to evade it by falling onto the ground. Before he does so though, it kisses the glove and goes to the keeper who takes it by diving forward. End of a brilliant innings from him. He has done his job.

Shorter and on the body, Kohli pulls it down to fine leg for one.

Good length and on off, this is hit to covers.

Very full now and on the pads, this is whipped through square leg for one.

FOUR! Bounces just before the ropes! Rahul now seems like he wants to end it quickly. 8 from the first two balls. Another length ball around middle, Rahul powers it wide of long on for another boundary.

FOUR! Up and over! Runs needed below 30 now! Rahul makes room and Malinga serves it on a length. Rahul smashes it over covers for a boundary.

Powerplay 3 has been signaled! Now a maximum of 5 fielders can be placed outside the ring till the end of the game. Don't think it will last till then though.

Another dot as Kohli guides it to point.

Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through covers for one.

Slower one and on off, Rahul defends it.

Back of a length and on off, this is guided to point.

The batsman guides it to third man. They pick up a single.

Shorter and around off, Kohli hits it towards wide mid off for two.

A slower one on off, Rahul strokes it to covers. A dot to end.

Full and on the pads, Kohli works it through square leg for one.

The batsman drives the ball straight down the ground. They pick up a single.

Fuller and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.

FOUR! Dismissed! Kohli wants to end it soon! Fuller and on middle, Kohli smashes it over mid on and bags a boundary.

100 for Kl Rahul. First in World Cups and what a time for him to get into form. This will be a confidence booster for him and very good signs for India heading into the semi finals. He gets there by guiding it down to third man for one.

Lasith Malinga is back on!

Straight to the fielder! Kohli comes down the track and drives it solidly but to the cover fielder.

Fuller and on off, Kohli strokes it to covers.

Back of a length and around off, Kohli pushes it to covers.

Moves onto 99! Back of a length ball on off, Rahul guides it towards point and takes a quick run.

Back of a length on off, this is pushed to mid off.

Fuller in length and on off, this is pushed to covers.

On the pads, Rahul flicks it through square leg for one.

Plays the pdadle sweep, hits it nice and fine on the leg side and takes two.

On the pads, Kohli whips it through mid-wicket for one.

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for another one. India doing it in singles at the moment.

Very full on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.

On the stumps, Kohli goes back and whips it through mid-wicket for one.

Length and on off, Rahul strokes it through covers for one.

Good length and on off, Rahul pushes it to covers.

This is on the pads, this is flicked through square leg for one.

On off, this is kept out.

Outside off, Rahul guides it down to third man for one.

Back of a length on off, this is pushed to covers.

Outside off, Kohli defends it out.

The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball.

Flatter and on middle, Kohli hits it to mid-wicket.

A couple now! This is on the pads, Kohli whips it through mid-wicket and takes two.

Fires it on the pads, Rahul hits it around the corner for one.

This is flatter and on off, this is worked through square leg.

Dhananjaya de Silva is back!

On the fuller side outside off, Kohli strokes it through covers for one.

Back of a length on off, the batter pushes it to mid off.

The batsman plays the square cut. One run added to the total.

Shorter and on middle, this is worked behind square for one.

Kohli comes down the track but Perera shortens the length. Kohli pushes it to mid off.

On the pads, this is flicked throgh mid-wicket for one.

This is on a length and outside off, the batter guides it down to third man for one.

FOUR! Finds the gap! Moves onto 87 and India's 200 is up. Shorter and on middle, Rahul swivels and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Outside off, Kohli guides it down to third man for one.

On the shorter side, the opener cuts it past point and takes one.

Another very full ball on middle, Rahul works it to mid-wicket.

Slower one and on the fuller side outside off, Rahul strokes it to covers.

On off again, Kohli guides it towards point but no run taken.

Firmly driven! On the fuller side and on off, Kohli hits it nicely but straight to mid off.

On the pads, Rahul works it through square leg for one.

Around off, Rahul mistimes the push to covers.

A single now as this fuller ball is pushed to mid off.

Good length and on off, Kohli pushes it to mid off.

Thisara Perera is back on!

Follows the boundary with a single as this is flicked towards deep square leg. Kohli keeps strike.

FOUR! What a shot to get off the mark! Slightly fuller and around off, Kohli takes a few steps down and then caresses it through covers for a boundary.

On off, this is kept out.

On the stumps again, Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket.

This is on middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

Virat Kohli is the new man in.

DRINKS!

OUT! CAUGHT! Soft, soft dismissal to a brilliant innings! The whole ground is on its feet, the Sri Lanka players run to Rohit to congratulate him. He raises his bat to acknowledge the applause from the crowd. Another batsman in this World Cup has been dismissed almost immediately after getting to his ton. Rajitha bowls a slower one on off, Rohit chips it gently to mid off. Mathews takes a simple catch. Finally a wicket for Sri Lanka but it is a little too late. The 189-run stand has done its job. 76 more needed.

A high full toss! Rahul may have been surprised by it. He ends up defending it out.

On the pads, this is worked behind square on the leg side and the batters take two.