New Delhi: In a dominant display, India clinched their 8th Asia Cup title by thrashing defending champions Sri Lanka by 10 wickets.
Mohammed Siraj played a stellar role, recording his career-best figures of 6-21, which included a remarkable four-wicket haul in a single over, at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka’s innings crumbled as they were bowled out for a mere 50 runs in just 15.2 overs.
India bowled out Sri Lanka for a low 50 in the Asia Cup final, the lowest score Team India has ever bowled out an opposition in One Day Internationals. The previous lowest score was 58 by Bangladesh in 2014. Sri Lanka’s total was their second lowest ever in ODIs, with five batters dismissed for
Records galore as sensational Mohammed Siraj produces dream spell against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj’s exceptional performance in the Asia Cup 2023 final left Sri Lanka’s batting line-up in tatters, ending their innings for 50 in just 15.2 overs.
The Sri Lankan scorecard painted a dismal picture with five batsmen failing to score a run, and Siraj emerged as the chief architect of their downfall.
India easily reached the target in just 6.1 overs without losing a wicket, providing a timely morale boost as they prepare to host the World Cup next month. India broke numerous records during the course of their thumping 10-wicket win.