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Published 19:48 IST, September 17th 2023

'Sensational display of cricketing prowess': Cricket world reacts as India win Asia Cup

India vs Sri Lanka: Team India thumped Sri Lanka in style as Rohit Sharma and Co. claimed an eighth Asia Cup title in Colombo on Sunday.

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'India’s ‘prem’ for Premadasa continues': Cricket world reacts as India win Asia Cup 2023
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Indian Cricket Team stamped their authority as they defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to lift their 8th Asia Cup title. Riding high on Mohammed Siraj's brilliance, Sri Lanka were bowled out for a meagre 50 runs. Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill played on the front foot as the Indian team will have something to cheer for ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup.

3 things you need to know

  • India lifted their 8th Asia Cup title
  • This is Rohit Sharma's 2nd Asia Cup title as a captain
  • India will now face Australia in the 3-match ODI series

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India dominated the Asia Cup from the start in all departments as apart from the loss against Bangladesh they have been clinical in this continental tournament. 

In batting Rohit Sharma has been the flagbearer followed up by Shubman Gill and KL Rahul while in the bowling department, the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj got the much-needed confidence ahead of the much anticipated ICC ODI World Cup.

18:46 IST, September 17th 2023