Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lankan fan's reaction after Mohammed Siraj's 4-wickets over goes viral

The 2023 Asia Cup final between the Indian and Sri Lankan cricket teams turned into a one-sided affair, largely attributed to the extraordinary performance of Mohammed Siraj, the 29-year-old right-arm pacer. Siraj bowled what is considered the spell of his career, claiming six wickets for a mere 21 runs. This achievement propelled him into an exclusive club, making him only the fourth Indian bowler to secure six wickets in an ODI.

3 things you need to know

• India beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to win their 8th Asia Cup title
• Mohammed Siraj won the player of the match for his figures of 6/21
• This was one of the shortest ODI matches played in the history of the game

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Sri Lankan fan's reaction after Siraj's fiery spell goes viral

This historic over occurred during the fourth over of the match, as Siraj, in his second over, dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup by dismissing Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva. The Sri Lankan team, as well as the fans in attendance at the R Premadasa Stadium, were left in disbelief. A particular fan's reaction to the situation has garnered widespread attention and gone viral.

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Following Siraj's fiery spell, the Indian opening duo of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan put together a flawless fifty-run partnership, securing India's eighth Asia Cup victory. Mohammed Siraj's spectacular performance in the summit clash paved the way for India's triumph, and the entire Sri Lankan team was dismissed for a mere 50 runs in 15.2 overs. This remarkable feat marked Siraj's best performance in ODIs.

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With just 51 runs needed for victory, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan confidently guided India to a 10-wicket win, starting with back-to-back boundaries in the first over. Siraj, along with Jasprit Bumrah, had set the tone for the game, leaving the stadium in awe of his exceptional bowling display. In particular, Siraj's stunning four-wicket over was a rare occurrence in ODI cricket and an even more exceptional feat in a title match. His performance also marked the first time India had taken six wickets within the first 10 overs of an ODI match.

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