'That's destruction-annihilation': India hailed after crushing Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final

Team India have been crowned the champions of Asia Cup 2023 as they beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final. Indian Team needed a paltry 51 runs to lay their hand on a record eighth Asia Cup title. Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya ran riot on a bowling-friendly Colombo pitch as the former also recorded the best-ever figure in the Asia Cup by an Indian bowler. Kusal Mendis was the top Sri Lankan scorer with a meager 17 runs. 

3 things you need to know

• This was Mohammed Siraj's maiden six-wicket haul in ODIs
• India have the most number of Asia Cup titles
• This will be Rohit Sharma's second Asia Cup title as a captain

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Social media erupts as India beat Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final

Ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup next year, Siraj's six-wicket haul will be a major boost for Team India who will be one of the favourites for the tournament. Siraj was the chief architect as the Island nation was bowled out within 15 overs and the Indian openers would happily take the guard in the second innings.

Social media has been up and running as reactions are pouring in following India's brilliant bowling performance in the 1st inning.

That's destruction & annihilation.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 17, 2023

Asia Cup Final scenes 😂😂😂😂😂#INDvSL #Siraj #AsiaCupFinals #INDvsSL #AsianCup2023 pic.twitter.com/EWRE4uArkv

— Shubham 🇮🇳 (@DankShubhum) September 17, 2023

Forecast: Rain in Colombo today

Siraj: pic.twitter.com/FbJV2H9lbk

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) September 17, 2023

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There was absolutely no respite for #SriLanka as #HardikPandya joined the action to complete a 3-wicket haul with back-to-back wickets 🔥

P.S. This is the lowest score in Asia Cup history 😳💥✌️ #indvssl #SLvsIND #SLvINDpic.twitter.com/iJb5DUFL1w

— INDEEVAR A R (@Indeevar_offl) September 17, 2023

Asia Cup final jeetne ke baad ICT Fans.#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/6qN1YAnVfN

— Dennis🕸 (@DenissForReal) September 17, 2023

What a start Boom Boom Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj Miyan.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul celebrate for jasprit Bumrah & Siraj Miya Bhai quickest 5 wickets haul.#AsiaCupFinal #INDvsSL #IndiavsPak #INDvSL #RohitSharma #viratkholi #ViratKohli #Siraj #Fifer pic.twitter.com/brte00YdNW

— Ashutosh Srivastava 🇮🇳 (@sri_ashutosh08) September 17, 2023

50 all out

What a bowling Team India👌#INDvsSL#Siraj #MohammedSiraj #INDvSL #AsiaCupFinals #AsianCup2023 #ElvishYadav #ElvishArmy𓃵 #PandaGang #Abhisha pic.twitter.com/AkwUUejCtL

— Steve Harrington (@steve49261425) September 17, 2023

50 all out 😳😳 …..
Before I could finish my haircut, the innings got over.

— Vidit Gujrathi (@viditchess) September 17, 2023

SL 50 All Out

This was a Birthday gift to modi ji by Captain Rohit Sharma ❤️🔥#INDvsSL #IndvSL #Siraj #AsianCup2023 #DanielAlexander pic.twitter.com/41Bn7BNvSd

— Samira (@Logical_Girll) September 17, 2023

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IND vs SL: India win Asia Cup

Indian cricket Team had the perfect preparation for the ICC ODI World Cup as they crushed Sri Lanka by ten wickets to claim their eighth Asia Cup title. Siraj's excellent six-wicket haul paved the way for Team India as their opponent barely had the chance to prove their mettle on the crease. In the second innings, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill had it easy as the Sri Lankan bowlers failed to mount any challenge at R. Premdasa Stadium.