India and Sri Lanka locked horns in the big final of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday, September 17 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. India has become the Asia Champion for the 8th time. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first. Mohammed Siraj was the star of the show for India, picking up six wickets for 21 runs in seven overs. He started the demolition of the Sri Lankan batting order in his second over, dismissing Pathum Nissanka (2), Sadeera Samarawickrama (0), Charith Asalanka (0), and Dhananjaya de Silva (4) in quick succession.
Mohammed Siraj then dismissed Dasun Shanaka (0) in his third over to complete his five-wicket haul. He returned in his seventh over and picked up his sixth wicket, dismissing Wanindu Hasaranga (10) to bundle Sri Lanka out for just 50 runs in 15.2 overs. This was the lowest total ever recorded in an ODI final.
Hardik Pandya also played a key role in India’s victory, picking up three wickets for just three runs in 2.2 overs. Jasprit Bumrah also chipped in with a wicket.
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In reply, India chased down the target with ease, winning by 10 wickets in just 7.1 overs. Shubman Gill (24*) and KL Rahul (26*) remained unbeaten. India’s victory in the Asia Cup final was a comprehensive one. Siraj’s six-wicket haul was the highlight of the match. India will now look to carry their momentum into the upcoming T20 World Cup.
India’s victory in the Asia Cup final was a comprehensive one. Mohammed Siraj’s six-wicket haul was the highlight of the match. India will now look to carry their momentum into the upcoming T20 World Cup. In the second innings, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill came out to open and they completed the win in just 6.1 overs as it became India’s quickest ODI win as well.
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Twitter was abuzz with reactions to the match, with many fans praising Siraj’s performance. An X user tweeted: “Siraj is a beast! He has been the best bowler in the Asia Cup by far”. Another user wrote: “India were too good for Sri Lanka today. Siraj was unplayable”. Yet another user said: “India are now the undisputed champions of Asia. They have won the Asia Cup for the third time in a row.”
Here are a few reactions:
Mohammed Siraj 6-7 in a tournament final,,,.remarkable!!!!!
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) September 17, 2023
That’s destruction & annihilation.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 17, 2023
A spell to remember for ages by @mdsirajofficial 👏🏾👏🏾 His impeccable line, length, and nerves of steel single-handedly dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup. @hardikpandya7 wrapped up the last two wickets to restrict the Lankans to a frugal 50!!#IndvSL #AsiaCupFinal
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 17, 2023
You know a teams in trouble when they’ve only scored 5 boundaries in an inning in a 50 over match. #INDvsSL
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) September 17, 2023
Siraj is underrated as a bowler. Bowls at a good length & gets enough movement, economical & gets wickets! Great start for India. #IndvSL
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) September 17, 2023
50 is the new 49 ? 😄 #AsiaCup #INDvSL
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 17, 2023
Lowest Odis total in final
50 SL vs Ind Colombo RPS 2023 54 Ind vs SL Sharjah 2000 78 SL vs Pak Sharjah 2002 #AsiaCup2023 #INDvSL #AsianCup2023 #AsiaCup2023final #siraj
#IndiavsSrilanka— Bhullar (@loverajbhullar) September 17, 2023
Siraj right now ” W 0 W W 4 W ” it’s Wow !!! 😲🤩😍
Srilanka Top Order destroyed in Seconds 💥⚡🔥#IndiavsSrilanka #मोहम्मद्_सिराज #मियां_मैजिक #MohammadSiraj #INDvsSL #AsianCup2023 #siraj #viratkholi #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/AcbQh1KlST
— Garv patidar (@Garvpatidar0017) September 17, 2023
