Asia Cup 2023: Mohammed Siraj's 6-wicket spectacle decimates Sri Lanka, India win 8th Asia Cup title

Mohammed Siraj delivered an exceptional performance, showcasing his bowling prowess with a remarkable six-wicket spell. His outstanding contribution played a pivotal role in India's resounding victory over Sri Lanka by a commanding 10-wicket margin in the final of the Asia Cup 2023. The match took place at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on a memorable Sunday.

Winning the toss, Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka elected to bat, only to be met with a formidable challenge posed by Siraj. With an impressive figure of 6 for 21 in just 7 overs, Siraj spearheaded the Indian attack, dismantling the Sri Lankan batting lineup. His exceptional performance led to the opposition being bundled out for a mere 50 runs. Notably, Siraj achieved the remarkable feat of claiming his first five wickets in a mere 16 balls, a joint record in the history of One Day International cricket.

A clinical show in the summit clash! 

A resounding 10-wicket win to clinch the #AsiaCup2023 title 

Well done, #TeamIndia! #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/M9HnJcVOGR

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 17, 2023

While Jasprit Bumrah struck the initial blow, it was Siraj who truly dominated the proceedings, relentlessly pressuring the Sri Lankan batsmen and preventing them from settling into a rhythm. His relentless accuracy and skillful execution left the opponents struggling to find their footing throughout the match.

In the subsequent chase, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan displayed remarkable composure and skill, comfortably guiding India to victory in a mere 6.1 overs.