Asia Cup 2023

'Ye toh ek tarfa match tha' - Fans react as India defeat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in finals of Asia Cup 2023

India defeat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to win the final of Asia Cup 2023 and have also won the title eighth time

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After 19 days of intense battles in the Asia Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team emerged as champions, securing their eighth title with an emphatic 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the final at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. Despite a lack of rain at the toss, the match's start was delayed by 40 minutes due to drizzle. India's formidable bowling attack was led by Jasprit Bumrah, who made an early breakthrough by dismissing Sri Lanka's opener, Kusal Perera, in the first over.

However, the star India bowler Siraj who delivered an exceptional display of fast bowling on the subcontinent. In a stunning sequence, Siraj took four wickets in just six balls, leaving the Sri Lankan innings in disarray. Within two overs, Siraj removed Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva. In his very next over, Siraj dismissed Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka, achieving the joint-fastest five-wicket haul in ODIs in just 2.4 overs.

The 29-year-old registered a remarkable figure of 6 for 21 placed him as the fourth-best ODI performance by an Indian bowler. Sri Lanka's innings crumbled, resulting in a total of just 50 runs, their second-lowest in ODIs. This total was also the lowest ever recorded by any team against India in one-day internationals. Siraj's exceptional bowling performance and Sri Lanka's struggles made this a historic match in ODI cricket.

With a meager target of 51 runs to chase, India's openers, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, were in a hurry to finish the game. They exhibited sheer dominance as they swiftly reached the target in just 6.1 overs. This win is also India's largest margin of victory in terms of balls remaining. This win surpassed their previous record against Kenya in 2001.

India's emphatic victory in the Asia Cup 2023 showcased their dominance in the tournament. Siraj's extraordinary bowling performance and India's clinical batting display culminated in a historic win. This win also marked their eighth Asia Cup title in a memorable 10-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka.

India wins the match by 10 wickets

 India clinched their eighth Asia Cup title with ease, chasing down a paltry 51-run target against Sri Lanka in just 6.1 overs. This victory marked their largest winning margin in terms of balls remaining, with 263 balls and all 10 wickets intact.

Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, the Indian openers, displayed urgency, with Kishan even opening the bowling. Gill remained unbeaten at 27 runs, while Kishan contributed 23, sealing the win.

Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this emphatic win by India team: