US EditionRuthless India rout Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup as paceman Siraj shines
- Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj delivered a career-best performance, taking 6-21 against Sri Lanka in a one-day international match. This included an impressive four wickets in one over. Siraj's exceptional bowling played a significant role in dismissing Sri Lanka for their second-lowest total in ODI history.
- Sri Lanka's batting lineup struggled against the Indian bowlers, resulting in five batters being dismissed for ducks. Hardik Pandya also made a significant contribution, taking three wickets in just 2.2 overs. The strong performance from the Indian bowlers made it difficult for Sri Lanka to establish a substantial score.
- Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill guided India to victory with their unbeaten contributions of 23 and 27 runs respectively. The openers scored freely and ensured a comfortable chase without any drama. This win marked India's dominance and continued their successful run in the series.
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‘Like a dream’ - Mohammed Siraj opens up on career-best spell as India thrash Sri Lanka to lift Asia Cup 2023
India emerged as winners of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday, beating Sri Lanka by ten wickets in one of the most one-sided finals in the tournament’s history. All credit goes to Mohammed Siraj, who finished with his career-best figures of six for 21. Siraj cracked open the Sri Lankan top order by picking four wickets in his second over, becoming only the second bowler in this format’s history to achieve this feat. Following his record-breaking outing
Cricket-Ruthless India rout Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup as paceman Siraj shines
COLOMBO (Reuters) -India lifted the Asia Cup after routing defending champions Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final with Mohammed Siraj claiming a career-best 6-21, including four wickets in one over, at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Electing to bat, Sri Lanka were bundled out for a paltry 50 in 15.2 overs with five batters getting ducks in their sorry-looking scorecard with Siraj the wrecker-in-chief. Siraj's fiery display of pace bowling …
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