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Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar surprised everyone by announcing Shreyas Iyer as the recipient of his second 'Best Fielder Award' after the World Cup 2023 clash against India and Sri Lanka, which the host team won by a resounding 302 runs. at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Post the match against Sri Lanka, the team's fielding coach T Dilip disclosed that the prestigious award would be presented by a renowned cricket figure, later revealed to be Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian captain then officially bestowed the 'Best Fielder' title upon Shreyas Iyer in recognition of his outstanding performance against the Sri Lankan team.
Sri Lanka faced a significant setback in their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages, suffering their fifth defeat in seven matches, which placed them in a challenging position.
The Sri Lankan team's pursuit began disastrously, with Jasprit Bumrah claiming a wicket on the very first delivery, and Mohammed Siraj securing the next three wickets, leaving them reeling at a precarious four for three runs.
Mohammed Shami's entry into the attack resulted in a remarkable five-wicket haul, further solidifying India's dominant performance. Shami concluded with impressive figures of 5-18, while Siraj contributed with 3-16, leading to Sri Lanka's dismissal for a paltry 55 runs, marking their lowest total in a 50-over World Cup match.
In the first innings, India's Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill showcased commanding performances, each scoring half-centuries and building a formidable second-wicket partnership of 189 runs, enabling the hosts to achieve a total of 357 for eight.
Despite the quick dismissals of Kohli and Gill by left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka, India's number four batter, Shreyas Iyer, injected late energy into the innings with a stunning 56-ball 82.
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