IND vs SL, Asia Cup 2023 Final Highlights: India (51/0) Crush Sri Lanka (50) By 10 Wickets To Win Record-Extending 8th Title
India wrapped up the Asia Cup 2023 final in less than three hours thanks to Mohammed Siraj's heroics as they crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to clinch a record-extending 8th title at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.
FPJ Web Desk Updated: Sunday, September 17, 2023, 07:36 PM IST
Hello & Welcome to our Live Blog of grand finale of Asia Cup 2023 final between defending champions Sri Lanka and India, set to be hosted by R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Even as the focus is on the coveted trophy, showers are likely to play spoilsport as the forecast doesn't look promising for afternoon and evening
Both sides are certain to see at least one change as Washington Sundar is likely to replace Axar Patel for India. Sri Lanka will be adversely affected by Maheesh Theekshana strained his right hamstring and the management has named an uncapped spinner
There are 90 and 89% chances of rain in afternoon and eveningg, respectively, on Sunday. The forecast on the reserve day is not hugely promising either
While Sri Lanka are undefeated so far in the tournament, India suffered one narrowly to Bangladesh in the last Super 4 game
Reports circulating since yesterday is also the rift between Pakistani players after their exit from the tournament
After crossing 10k ODI runs against Sri Lanka, another milestone awaits Rohit Sharma as he will play his 250th 50-over international game
With Maheesh Theekshana out, the responsibility of taking wickets increases on Dunith Wellalage. But the 20-year-old seems to be enjoying the responsibility
It's worth remembering that it's an action-packed Sunday as the series-deciding ODI also looms between Australia and South Africa. Heinrich Klaasen's pyrotechnics at Centurion will have the Bullring buzzing on Sunday
Fans might as well switch to the action in Johannesburg, given the not-so-promising rain forecast in Colombo
Toss likely to happen on time amid questionable weather conditions
Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first. Dushan Hemantha, who has played 2 ODIs, will replace Maheesh Theekshana
India playing XI:Â Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul(w), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka playing XI:Â Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana
The weather looks crystal clear as of now and who knows we might get full 50 overs each side, contrary to the expectations
The rain has stopped and the covers are slowly coming off. The match should start soon it seems.
There will be a pitch inspection at 3.30 pm. All the covers have come off the ground.
Jasprit Bumrah starts the attack for India with Pathum Nissanka on strike and Kusal Perera at the other end
WICKET! Kusal Perera c Rahul b Bumrah 0 (2 blalls). Early strike for India as Bumrah bowls an outswinger to the left-hander which he edges to the wicketkeeper. Sri Lanka 1/1 (0.3 over)
Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Full delivery outside offs-stump is driven through deep extra cover for the first boundary of the match.
Mohammed Siraj joins Jasprit Bumrah in the attack and starts his spell with a maiden over. Sri Lanka 7/1 (2 overs)
WICKET! Pathum Nissanka c Jadeja b Siraj 2 (4 balls). Driven uppishly towards backward point where Jaddu takes a stunning catch diving to his right. Sri Lanka 8/2 (3.1 ovs)
WICKET! Sadeera Samarawickrama lbw b Siraj 0 (2 balls). Batter reviews unsuccessfully as 3 reds flash on the giant screen. Sri Lanka 8/3 (3.2 overs)
Mohammed Siraj IS ON A HAT-TRICK! Charith Asalanka c Ishan Kishan b Siraj 0 (1 ball). Sri Lanka 8/4 (3.4 overs)
WICKET! Dhananjaya de Silva c Rahul b Siraj 4 (2 balls). Fourth wicket in the over for Mohd Siraj. Sri Lanka 12/5 in 4 overs
WICKET! Dasun Shanaka b Siraj 0 (4 balls). Mohammed Siraj takes his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket. Sri Lanka 12/6 (5.4 overs)
WICKET! Kusal Mendis b Siraj 17 (34 balls). Sixth wicket for Mohammed Siraj, this is his best bowling performance. Sri Lanka 33/7 (11.2 overs)
WICKET! Dinuth Wellalage c Rahul b Hardik Pandya 8 (21 balls). Pandya joins the party as he bounces out the batter. Sri Lanka 40/8 (12.3 overs)
WICKET! Pramod Madushan c Kohli b Pandya 1 (6 balls). Hardik gets his second wicket to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 50/9 in 15.1 overs
WICKET! Matheesha Pathirana c Ishan Kishan b Hardik Pandya 0 (1)
Sri Lanka 50-All Out In 15.2 Overs, This Is Their Lowest ODI Score Against India. Siraj (6/21), Pandya (3/3)
Mohammed Siraj: Feels like a dream. Last time I did the same against Sri Lanka at Trivandrum. Got four wickets early, couldn't get the five-for. Realised you get what's in your destiny. Did not try too much today. I have always looked for swing in white-ball cricket. Did not find much in the previous games. But today it was swinging, and I got more wickets with the outswinger. Wanted to make the batters drive.
India have a change in their opening combination as Rohit Sharma has sent Ishan Kishan out with Shubman Gill to chase down 50 runs and win the game for the Men in Blue
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan are dealing in fours as Men in Blue look to finish the job quickly. India 32/0 in 3 overs, need 19 more to win
India (51/0) Crush Sri Lanka (50) By 10 Wickets To Win Record-Extending 8th Title
Ishan Kishan: "All credit to the bowlers, they bowled incredibly well. They were on point from the very first ball. Especially Siraj who was exceptional. We've played a few matches here and we knew it wasn't easy to bat second, but it's okay to lose tosses and we were ready for any situation. Opening was a nice opportunity to go out and play my shots and rotate the strike. Thanks to the skipper for the opportunity. I was just looking to do what I've been doing in the middle order."
Shardul Thakur: It (the match) got over within the blink of an eye. Couldn't get better than this. Bumrah started well and what a spell it was from Siraj. It was a brilliant effort from his side. Hardik got those last three wickets. It was a clinical performance by the bowlers. Gill and Ishan got done with the chase. I think it was more of a combination how we are going to play in the World Cup. KL (Rahul) scoring that ton against Pakistan, what a comeback for him. We feel that we are a settled side, everyone is ready to showcase their skills. Whenever I'll play I'll try to contribute for the team.
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