Asia Cup 2023: India vs Sri Lanka, Final – Live Cricket Score, Commentary.
Series: Asia Cup 2023
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: Sep 17, 03:00 PM LOCAL.
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Asia Cup 2023: India vs Sri Lanka, Final
In a remarkable display of bowling prowess, Mohammad Siraj left Sri Lanka in disarray, resulting in their lowest-ever ODI total against India. While Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Kusal Perera early in the innings, it was Siraj who truly stole the spotlight with his exceptional performance. His ability to extract prodigious movement off the pitch rendered him virtually unplayable, particularly with the new ball. His mastery of swing and seam left the Sri Lankan batsmen utterly perplexed, without a viable response.
The last 90 minutes of the game witnessed the shattering of several records, all thanks to Siraj, who concluded the match with an impressive tally of 6 wickets to his credit. Notably, four of these crucial wickets were secured in a single over, effectively sealing the fate of the match within a mere span of six deliveries.
The bowling prowess didn’t stop with Siraj, as Hardik Pandya entered the attack and delivered an equally impressive performance. He claimed three wickets, further adding to Sri Lanka’s misery. With Sri Lanka ultimately bowled out for a paltry 50 runs, the question on everyone’s mind is how swiftly India can chase down this modest target. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the Indian innings, anticipating an exciting conclusion to the match.
Mohammad Siraj Reflects on His Dream Bowling Performance
Mohammad Siraj, in a surreal moment, revisited the feeling of his previous outstanding performance against Sri Lanka in Trivandrum. This time, he managed to grab four early wickets but narrowly missed out on a coveted five-wicket haul. With humility, he acknowledged that one receives what destiny has in store, emphasizing his acceptance of the day’s outcomes without trying too hard.
Siraj’s success was underpinned by his ability to swing the white ball effectively. In the preceding matches, he had struggled to find appreciable movement, but on this memorable day, the ball was dancing in the air. This newfound swing, particularly with the outswinger, proved instrumental in his remarkable wicket haul.
His strategy was clear – entice the batsmen into driving. By doing so, Siraj disrupted the Sri Lankan batting order and reaped the rewards. As he reflects on this exceptional performance, cricket enthusiasts can’t help but admire his skill and determination on the field.
Shortest ODIs by balls bowled
104 Nepal vs USA Kirtipur 2020
120 SL vs Zim Colombo SSC 2001
129 Indvs SL Colombo RPS 2023 *
140 SL vs Can Paarl 2003
Biggest wins in an ODI final (balls remaining)
263 Ind vs SL Colombo RPS 2023 *
226 Aus vs Eng Sydney 2003
179 Aus vs Pak Lord’s 1999
Biggest ODI wins for India (balls remaining)
263 vs SL Colombo RPS 2023 *
231 vs ken Bloemfontein 2001
211 vs WI Trivandrum 2018
188 vs Eng The Oval 2022
10-wicket wins in ODI finals
197/0 Ind vs Zim Sharjah 1998
118/0 Aus vs Eng Sydney 2003
51/0 Ind vs SL Colombo RPS 2023 *
All out in fewest overs by a Full Member team in ODIs:
- Zimbabwe (Zim) vs Afghanistan (Afg) in Harare 2017 – 13.5 overs
- Sri Lanka (SL) vs India (Ind) in Colombo RPS 2023 – 15.2 overs (This is the fewest overs in an ODI final)
- Zimbabwe (Zim) vs Sri Lanka (SL) in Colombo RPS 2001 – 15.4 overs
- Sri Lanka (SL) vs Pakistan (Pak) in Sharjah 2002 – 16.5 overs
All ten wickets in an innings by pacers in Asia Cup ODIs:
- Pakistan (Pak) vs India (Ind) in Pallekele 2023
- India (Ind) vs Sri Lanka (SL) in Colombo RPS 2023
Lowest ODI totals for Sri Lanka:
- 43 runs vs South Africa (SA) in Paarl 2012
- 50 runs vs India (Ind) in Colombo RPS 2023
- 55 runs vs West Indies (WI) in Sharjah 1986
- 67 runs vs England (Eng) in Manchester 2014
- 73 runs vs India (Ind) in Trivandrum 2023
STAT: Best figures by a bowler against Sri Lanka in an ODI: Mohammad Siraj’s 6/21 against Sri Lanka in Colombo RPS 2023 is the best figures by a bowler against Sri Lanka in an ODI, surpassing Waqar Younis’ 6/26 in Sharjah in 1990.
Best ODI figures for India:
- 6/4 by Stuart Binny vs Bangladesh (Ban) in Mirpur 2014
- 6/12 by Anil Kumble vs West Indies (WI) in Kolkata 1993
- 6/19 by Jasprit Bumrah vs England (Eng) at The Oval 2022
- 6/21 by Mohammad Siraj vs Sri Lanka (SL) in Colombo RPS 2023
Lowest totals in an ODI final:
- 50 runs by Sri Lanka (SL) vs India (Ind) in Colombo RPS 2023 (This is the lowest total in an ODI final)
- 54 runs by India (Ind) vs Sri Lanka (SL) in Sharjah 2000
- 78 runs by Sri Lanka (SL) vs Pakistan (Pak) in Sharjah 2002
- 81 runs by Oman vs Namibia in Windhoek 2019
Lowest ODI totals against India:
- 50 runs by Sri Lanka (SL) in Colombo RPS 2023 (This is the lowest total against India)
- 58 runs by Bangladesh (Ban) in Mirpur 2014
- 65 runs by Zimbabwe (Zim) in Harare 2005
- 73 runs by Sri Lanka (SL) in Trivandrum 2023
These statistics provide a glimpse of some remarkable performances and low-scoring matches in the world of ODI cricket.
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