In a dazzling display of cricketing prowess, India emerged victorious against Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2023, held at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on a memorable Sunday. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team secured their record-extending 8th Asia Cup title, largely indebted to the sensational bowling performance by Mohammed Siraj.

India’s triumph was fueled by Mohammed Siraj’s exceptional performance with the ball, as he claimed an astounding 6 wickets for just 21 runs in his spell of 7 overs. Sri Lanka, having won the toss and elected to bat, were left reeling as they were bundled out for a mere 50 runs. This remarkable feat set the stage for India’s dominance in the final of the continental event, which concluded with less than a month remaining for the Cricket World Cup.

Following their resounding victory, a viral video on social media captured the jubilant Indian cricket team enjoying some light-hearted moments on the ground. In the video, Ishan Kishan was seen playfully imitating Virat Kohli’s walk, prompting a humorous response from Kohli himself, leading to hearty laughter from all their teammates.

In the match, Siraj’s magical performance included taking four wickets in a single over, effectively dismantling Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. Indian openers Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill then completed the chase with elegance, achieving victory in just 6.1 overs.

Notably, Siraj secured his fifth wicket by dismissing Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka, equaling an ODI record for the fastest five-wicket haul in just his first 16 balls of the match. This feat had previously been achieved by former Sri Lankan quick Chaminda Vaas in 2003.

Captain Rohit Sharma lauded his team’s extraordinary performance, especially in a high-pressure final. He stated, “It was a great performance, especially to come and play like that in a final. It shows the mentality of the team.” He added, “Our seamers have been working tirelessly for many years, so it’s pleasing for the side to see them rewarded like that. A performance like that will be cherished for a very long time.”