India secured their eighth Asia Cup title in a dominant fashion, defeating defending champions Sri Lanka in a one-sided final. In this Asia Cup ODI showdown, India effortlessly chased down Sri Lanka’s meager target of 51 runs in just 6.1 overs, ultimately winning by 10 wickets and clinching the title of Asian champions.
INDIA THRASH SRI LANKA TO WIN THEIR 8TH ASIA CUP! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/82Kkc8E0Oq
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 17, 2023
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan played pivotal roles in India’s victory, remaining unbeaten with scores of 27 and 23, respectively. It’s worth noting that India has now claimed the Asia Cup title a record-breaking eight times.
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In the final match held in Colombo, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat, a decision that would prove to be ill-fated. The start of Sri Lanka’s batting innings was delayed due to rain, but once the match commenced, the Sri Lankan batting lineup struggled immensely.
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? India rip Sri Lanka apart in the final 🔥 https://t.co/HjhOw2Upp6 | #AsiaCupFinal | #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/5qd4ZxE767
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 17, 2023
Sri Lanka’s top six batsmen were dismissed for a mere 12 runs collectively, leading to their entire team being bowled out for a paltry 50 runs in 15.2 overs. Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj wreaked havoc, taking 6 wickets while conceding only 21 runs, while Hardik Pandya dismissed 3 players, and one wicket was taken by Bumrah.
📸📸 That winning feeling 😃👌#TeamIndia | #AsiaCup2023 | #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/l3lz2UdjQ0
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 17, 2023
Notably, only one Sri Lankan player, Kaushal Mendis, managed to reach double figures with a score of 17 runs, while five Sri Lankan players failed to get off the mark, being dismissed for a duck.
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