India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final: In a final that will be etched in cricketing history for all the wrong reasons, Sri Lanka suffered a humiliating batting collapse against India in the Asia Cup 2023 final in Colombo. Their abysmal performance resulted in a record-breaking low total of just 50 runs.
Let’s have a look at the records created by Sri Lanka and the brilliance of Mohammed Siraj in this unforgettable match: India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final
Sri Lanka’s batting woes reached a nadir as they managed a mere 50 runs in the final. This dismal total became the lowest ever recorded in a men’s ODI final, surpassing India’s previous record of 54 against Sri Lanka in the 2000 Champions Trophy final.
India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final: Sri Lanka’s Shocking Collapse- Lowest Ever ODI Total in Asia Cup Final
Mohammed Siraj was the chief architect of Sri Lanka’s downfall, delivering a sensational performance. He achieved a remarkable six-wicket haul in just 16 balls, setting records and becoming the hero of the match.
Siraj’s spell included four wickets in a single over, a feat never before accomplished by an Indian bowler in an ODI. His five-wicket haul in just 16 balls matched the record for the fastest in ODI history, equalling Sri Lanka legend Chaminda Vaas.
Apart from being the lowest total in an Asia Cup final, Sri Lanka’s dismal 50 runs also marked their second-lowest total in ODI history. Their previous low was 43 runs against South Africa in 2012.
India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final: Sri Lanka’s Shocking Collapse- Lowest Ever ODI Total in Asia Cup Final
This shocking performance by Sri Lanka was also the lowest ever total by a team against India in ODIs. The previous record was held by Bangladesh, who managed just 58 runs against India in 2014. Sri Lanka’s total of 50 runs in the Asia Cup final ranks as the 10th lowest total in the history of ODIs. This collapse highlights the extent of their batting woes in the match.
The Asia Cup final marked the third instance in 2023 when Sri Lanka was dismissed for less than 100 runs in an ODI. This inconsistency in their batting line-up has been a recurring issue. Sri Lanka’s loss to India in the final marked their fifth defeat in an Asia Cup final against the Indian cricket team.
The match between India and Sri Lanka became one of the shortest ODIs in history, lasting just 129 balls. Mohammed Siraj’s match-winning performance played a pivotal role in India’s remarkable 10-wicket victory, securing their first multi-nation event trophy in five years.
India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final: Sri Lanka’s Shocking Collapse- Lowest Ever ODI Total in Asia Cup Final
While Sri Lanka’s record-breaking lowest total in the Asia Cup final will be remembered for years to come, Mohammed Siraj’s exceptional bowling display stole the show. It was a day of contrasting fortunes, with Sri Lanka’s batting catastrophe contrasting sharply with India’s dominant performance, resulting in a comprehensive victory for the Men in Blue.
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