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Fans Demand Big Changes in India Team’s Playing 11 for the Super 4 Clash vs Afghanistan

Fans demand big changes in the playing 11 of Team India for the Super 4 clash vs Afghanistan of Asia Cup 2022. 

In the form of a shocker for the Indian Team and the Indian fans, Team India have suffered back-to-back losses in the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2022. Having lost to Pakistan by 5 wickets, India lost another one to Sri Lanka by 4 wickets. With two losses in a row, Team India are now on the verge of an embarrassing elimination from the tournament.  

After losing the second toss in a row, Sri Lankan captain also asked Team India to bat first. The start was a dreadful one for Team India as they lost 2 wickets for just 13 runs. From there, India made a strong comeback to be 149/5 in 17 overs. With 3 overs to go, India’s lower-order flunked to pressure as they ended on 173/8 in 20 overs.

In reply, Sri Lankan openers got Sri Lanka off to a flying start scoring 97 for the 1st wicket in just 11 overs. From there, India made another comeback to restrict Sri Lanka to 110/4 in 14 overs. With 6 overs to, Sri Lankan lower-order held their nerves, and chased the target with 1 ball to go.

Asia Cup 2022: India vs Sri Lanka – Super 4 Match Summary  

India: 173/8 from 20 overs

Rohit Sharma: 72(41) // Suryakumar Yadav: 34(29)

Dilshan Madushanka: 3/24 //  Dasun Shanaka: 2/26

Sri Lanka: 174/4 from 20 overs

Kusal Mendis: 57(36) // Pathum Nissanka: 52(37)

Yuzvendra Chahal: 3/34 // Ravichandran Ashwin: 1/32 

Result: Sri Lanka won by 6 Wickets

Twitter Reactions:

Fans weren’t too pleased with the team selection, and demanded the BCCI to make a few changes in the final super 4 match vs Afghanistan.  

https://twitter.com/FriendOfKrishn/status/1567162412008361995

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