In a thrilling Asia Cup 2023 Final clash, India asserted its cricketing supremacy by clinching their eighth title with a resounding 10-wicket win against Sri Lanka. The final was nothing short of a one-sided affair as India’s young guns, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, showcased their prowess by chasing down the target in just 6.1 overs, following an exceptional performance by their bowlers.
The match’s turning point came early on when Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj unleashed a fiery spell that left Sri Lanka in tatters. Within the first six overs, Siraj secured a remarkable five-wicket haul, leaving Sri Lanka gasping for breath. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone by claiming a wicket off the third ball, and then it was the Siraj show. The fourth over proved to be catastrophic for Sri Lanka as Siraj picked up four wickets, decimating the top order of the opposition. He didn’t stop there; in his second over, he dismissed Sri Lanka’s captain, Dasun Shanaka, sealing his five-wicket haul. At this point, Sri Lanka were reeling at a mere 12/6 in 5.4 overs, a nightmarish start for the home side.
Siraj’s incredible spell culminated with him registering figures of 6/21, a record-breaking performance as the best figures by any bowler in an ODI against Sri Lanka. His lethal bowling display was complemented by Hardik Pandya, who grabbed three wickets, wrapping up the Sri Lankan innings with two back-to-back wickets in the 16th over. Sri Lanka was bundled out for a paltry 50 runs, marking their second-lowest score ever in ODIs.
With the target well within their reach, India opted for an aggressive approach in their chase. Opening with Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill, the duo made their intentions clear by accumulating 32 runs in just three overs. They continued to dominate the Sri Lankan bowlers and efficiently chased down the modest total in the seventh over, securing a remarkable victory with 10 wickets to spare, along with a whopping 263 balls remaining.
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