Published 17:22 IST, September 17th 2023
Asia Cup 2023 final: Sri Lanka bowled out for just 50 runs as Siraj blows away SL batters
Mohammed Siraj picked up 6 wickets for 21 runs while Hardik Pandya took 3 wickets for 3 runs. India only need 51 runs to win their 8th Asia Cup trophy.
Team India have bowled out Sri Lanka for just 50 runs in the Asia Cup 2023 final at the R Premadasa Stadium. Indian pacers produced a magical performance in the IND vs SL Asia Cup final as Sri Lanka batters were absolutely clueless in the final. Mohammed Siraj picked up 6 wickets for 21 runs while Hardik Pandya took 3 wickets for 3 runs. India only need 51 runs to win their 8th Asia Cup trophy.
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India vs Sri Lanka: Siraj destroys Sri Lanka
Siraj produced a sensational spell helping India skittle out Sri Lanka for a paltry 50 in the Asia Cup final here on Sunday. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka found themselves in an embarrassing situation losing their first six wickets for 12 runs. Their innings ended in just 15.2 overs.
Kusal Mendis was the top scorer for Sri Lanka with 17 runs off 34 balls.
Siraj ended with dream figures of six for 21 in seven overs while Hardik Pandya chipped took three wickets.
Brief scores: Sri Lanka 50 all out in 15.2 overs (Kusal Mendis 17; Mohammed Siraj 6/21, Hardik Pandya 3/3).
(with PTI inputs)
Updated 17:24 IST, September 17th 2023