By Our Web Reporter
LAHORE MIRROR – In the final of the Asia Cup 2023, India delivered a historic and unprecedented defeat to Sri Lanka, marking a remarkable milestone in the final of ODI tournament history.
Sri Lanka, batting first, was skittled out for a mere 50 runs in 15.2 overs during the climactic showdown held in Colombo on Sunday.
In response, India comfortably reached the target without losing a single wicket in just 6.1 overs, with a staggering 263 balls to spare.
This resounding victory stands as India’s most significant triumph in ODI cricket, while simultaneously representing Sri Lanka’s most devastating defeat in terms of balls remaining in an innings.
Notably, this paltry total by Sri Lanka against India is the lowest ever recorded in ODI cricket, surpassing their previous low of 58 runs against India in a Mirpur ODI back in 2014.
During this exceptional match, Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj etched his name in the record books by becoming only the fourth bowler in ODI history to claim 4 wickets in a single over, thanks to his devastating spell.
Mohammad Siraj concluded the game with remarkable figures, securing 6 wickets for just 21 runs in seven overs.
This exceptional performance by Mohammad Siraj ranks as the best ever by an Indian bowler in ODI history, surpassing the previous record held by Indian bowler Arshad Ayub, who took 5 wickets for 21 runs in 9 overs against Pakistan in Dhaka in 1988.
Notably, Pakistan’s fast bowler Aqib Javed also delivered an outstanding performance by taking 5 wickets for 19 runs against India in Sharjah in 1995, marking one of his career highlights.
Furthermore, in this historic match, Mohammad Siraj equalled the long-standing record held by former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas for taking 5 wickets in a single inning in ODI cricket.
Both Siraj and Vaas achieved this feat by dismissing five batsmen in just 16 balls each, with Chaminda Vaas accomplishing this during a match against Bangladesh in the 2003 World Cup.
