It’s fantastic to hear about India’s remarkable victory in the Asia Cup 2023 finals against Sri Lanka. Winning by 10 wickets with 263 balls remaining is indeed an extraordinary achievement in cricket. Mohammed Siraj’s performance, with figures of 6/21, was pivotal in India’s dominant display as they bowled out Sri Lanka for just 50 runs.
the Indian cricket team for their emphatic victory in the Asia Cup 2023 finals against Sri Lanka! Winning by 10 wickets with a staggering 263 balls remaining is a remarkable achievement. This victory not only secured India’s eighth Asia Cup title but also showcased their dominance in the continental tournament. It’s a proud moment for Indian cricket and its fans.
Mohammad Siraj wins Player Of The Match award for his unbelievable spell of 6/21.
Kuldeep wins player of the series
WINNING CHEQUES HANDED OVER TO ROHIT SHARMA AT INDIA SRI LANKA ASIA CUP FINAL 2023
Mohammed Siraj wins player of the match for his figures of 6/21. No surprises today. He says that he is dedicating the cash prize he is getting for this award to the ground staff at the Premadasa.
ASIA CUP- INDIA SRI LANKA ASIA CUP FINAL 2023
- Four Wickets in an Over by Siraj: Mohammed Siraj’s achievement of taking four wickets in a single over in the match is a remarkable feat. He became the first Indian bowler to achieve this in men’s internationals with available ball-by-ball data.
- Shortest Full Member Nation’s Innings: Sri Lanka’s innings of 15.2 overs in the Asia Cup final is one of the shortest all-out innings by a Full Member nation in men’s ODIs. The only shorter innings is by Zimbabwe, who were bowled out for 54 in 13.5 overs against Afghanistan in 2017. This ranks fifth overall in the list of shortest innings in men’s ODIs.
- Low Score for the Sixth Wicket: Sri Lanka reached a score of 12 at the fall of their sixth wicket during the match. This has happened only once before in men’s ODIs, with Canada losing their sixth wicket at a score of 10 against the Netherlands in 2013.
- Shortest Completed Match in Men’s ODIs: The Asia Cup final lasted only 129 balls, making it the third-shortest completed match in men’s ODIs. The shortest was a match between Nepal and the USA in 2020, which lasted 104 balls, followed by an ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in 2001 in Colombo, which lasted 120 balls.
- Biggest Win in Terms of Balls Remaining: India’s victory over Sri Lanka with 263 balls remaining is their biggest win in terms of balls to spare in men’s ODIs. It’s also the biggest win by any team against Sri Lanka and ranks as the sixth-largest win in terms of balls remaining in men’s ODIs.
- Lowest Score in a Men’s ODI Final: Sri Lanka’s 50 all-out in the Asia Cup final is not only the lowest score in the tournament’s history but also the lowest score by any team in a men’s ODI final. The previous lowest was India’s 54 against Sri Lanka in the 2000 Champions Trophy final.
- Impressive Bowling Figures: Mohammed Siraj’s bowling figures of 6 for 21 in the final are the second-best for any bowler in the men’s ODI Asia Cup. The best figures are held by Ajantha Mendis, who took 6 for 16 against India in the 2008 final.
- Rare Achievement in ODI Finals: Only three bowlers have taken more wickets than Mohammed Siraj (6 for 21) in a men’s ODI final. Aaqib Javed’s 7 for 37 against India in 1991 stands as the best bowling performance in a men’s ODI final. Siraj’s figures also rank as the fourth-best by an Indian bowler in men’s ODIs.
- Quick Five-Wicket Haul: Mohammed Siraj’s achievement of completing his five-wicket haul in just 16 balls is an impressive feat. It ties with Chaminda Vaas, who also took 16 balls to take his first five wickets in a 2003 World Cup game against Bangladesh. This is one of the joint-fastest five-wicket hauls in men’s ODIs
