Triumphant India lifts Asia Cup 2023 trophy

India, led by Rohit Sharma, secured victory in the Asia Cup by defeating Sri Lanka with an emphatic 10-wicket win, thanks to a remarkable bowling performance by Mohammed Siraj, who claimed six wickets.

Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill led India to their first Asia Cup triumph in five years. Despite a rain delay, the real storm arrived in the form of Mohammed Siraj, who devastated the Sri Lankan batting lineup with his six-wicket haul, while Hardik Pandya contributed by taking three crucial wickets, leaving the Sri Lankan team all out for just 50 runs.

Sri Lanka had earned their place in the final by narrowly defeating Pakistan by two wickets during the Super Four stage, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated clash with India.

In the final today, Sri Lanka aimed to match India's remarkable record of seven Asia Cup final appearances, marking their second consecutive final appearance and their 11th overall.

Key highlights of the Asia Cup 2023 Final:

1. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first
2. There was a 40-minute delay in the match due to inclement weather
3. Jasprit Bumrah took a critical wicket on the third delivery of the match
4. Mohammed Siraj's remarkable impact with four wickets in his second over, an impressive six-wicket haul in just seven overs
5. Hardik Pandya claiming another wicket in the 13th over, reducing Sri Lanka to their final two batsmen with 40 overs still to be played
6. India's opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill successfully chased down the target with an astonishing 263 balls to spare, and set a new record