Published 08:41 IST, September 18th 2023
IND vs SL: Sidharth Malhotra, Mahesh Babu, Athiya Shetty react to India's Asia Cup win
Indian team thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to lift their 8th Asia Cup title at R. Premdasa Stadium in Colombo. Here's how celebs reacted to the win.
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In the highly anticipated 2023 Asia Cup, Team India showcased their cricketing prowess, securing an impressive eighth title with an outstanding performance. In the final showdown against Sri Lanka, the Indian team displayed exceptional bowling skills, limiting their opponents to a mere 50 runs. Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya played pivotal roles, taking 6 and 3 wickets, respectively. Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill, serving as openers, wasted no time in pursuit of their target. They achieved victory in a mere 37 balls, securing a convincing win for Team India.
3 things you need to know
- India is the most successful team in the Asia Cup with 8 titles.
- India chased down the 51-run target without losing wickets.
- India will play their first World Cup game against Australia on October 8, 2023.
Celebs react to India's Asia Cup win
WAGs Athiya Shetty and Anushka Sharma took to social media to congratulate Team India and bowler Mohammad Siraj for his six-wicket haul.
(Celebs congratulate Team India | Image: Instagram)
(Celebs congratulate Team India | Image: Instagram)
Sidharth Malhotra shared Team India's photo on his Instagram story and wrote, "#TeamIndia showed their bowling power today. Congratulations for their spectacular win at #AsiaCup2023! Way to go, Champs!"
(Celebs congratulate Team India | Image: Instagram)
Mahesh Babu penned, "Bowled over!! Congratulations Team India on your sensational win in the #AsiaCup2023. Championship at finest."
(Celebs congratulate Team India | Image: Instagram)
Team India's road to Asia Cup 2023 win
Throughout the tournament, the Indian cricket team faced various challenges. One notable instance was their encounter with arch-rivals Pakistan, where they endured a top-order collapse. However, the resilience of Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya salvaged the innings. Unfortunately, this match ended in a draw due to rain. Subsequently, Team India gained unstoppable momentum, cruising to a comfortable victory against Nepal with a convincing 10-wicket win.
In their first Super 4s clash, India faced Pakistan and demonstrated dominance with a staggering 228-run victory. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul both scored centuries, while Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul added to their resounding win. Their next match against Sri Lanka showcased another impressive performance, with India securing a 41-run victory. In their final Super 4s encounter, India faced Bangladesh and experienced a narrow defeat, falling short by just 6 runs.
Updated 08:48 IST, September 18th 2023