Ishan Gil and Shubman Kishan led India to victory in the Asia Cup Final against Sri Lanka, winning the tournament for the first time in five years. Mohammed Siraj was a surprise performer, taking six wickets in just seven overs. Hardik Pandya also took three important scalps. The Sri Lankan batsmen were out for only 50 runs.
Sri Lanka reached the final of Sunday’s match by beating Pakistan by only two wickets in the Super Four stage. This set up their highly anticipated clash with India. They will aim to equal India’s record of seven Asia Cup finals. This will be their second consecutive and 11th appearance in a final. Dushan Hemantha could fill Maheesh Teekshana’s shoes if he is unable to play due to a hamstring injury.
IND vs. SL has competed in 166 one-day internationals, more than any two teams combined. India won 97 of these 166 matches, while Sri Lanka claimed 57. Eleven matches ended in draws while one match ended with no results.
Highlights from the Asia Cup Final 2023
- Sri Lanka chose to bat first after winning the toss.
- This match has been postponed for 40 minutes due to the bad weather.
- Jasprit Bhujrah scored an important wicket in the third delivery.
- Mohammed Siraj had an immediate impact, taking four wickets within his second over. Sri Lanka was in a very precarious position.
- Mohammed Siraj took six wickets in just seven overs.
- Hardik Pandya, who took his final wicket in the innings, also managed to take two wickets in a single over.
- Sri Lanka failed to score 50 runs or more in just 15.2 overs.
- Ishan Kirshan and Shubman Gill, India’s opener pair, achieved their target after 263 balls—a new world record!
India won their eighth Asia Cup in record time, chasing their 51-run target with ease. India was dominant and stamped its authority all throughout. Mohammed Siraj’s six-wicket haul, Shubman Kirshan’s 23 runs, and Ishan Gil’s 27 runs were all impressive spells that put Sri Lanka constantly under pressure. Mohammed Siraj’s six wickets put Sri Lanka under immense strain.
India Win A Record Retail 8th Asia Cup With A 10-Wicket Win
The Indian performance was sensational. They chased down 51 in only 6.1 overs, defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets and winning the Asia Cup 2023 in impeccably stylish fashion. Mohammed Siraj is the Player of the Match because of his outstanding bowling. The 6 for 21 he managed in his seven overs was enough to give India a comfortable win.
India Makes A Massive Statement With Its Asia Cup Title Win
India’s dramatic win over Sri Lanka in 21.3 overs shattered their record of eight Asia Cup titles. Sri Lanka batted before Siraj took four wickets in one over after Jasprit Bhumrah delivered the first strike. He ended up with six wickets, and Hardik added his own three. Sri Lanka were bowled quickly out of their innings within 15.2 overs.
Ishan Kirshan and Shubman Gill, India’s opening pair, reached their target in just 6.1 overs. Gill made an unbeaten 27 with six fours. Ishan was not out in 18 balls, with three fours. Both impressive performances on such short notice before the World Cup begins. India will try to improve on this performance and build upon it.
Rohit Sharma, skipper of India: Statement after asia cup final
Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, said that the team showed great mental strength in the finals. He praised the bowlers’ performance and the batters’ brilliant finish. He said that the bowlers were working hard and that they deserved this award because they are clear in their minds and that they will cherish this game for a long period of time.
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