Minutes after the coin was thrown in the Asia Cup last, a concise spell of shower postponed the procedures in Colombo. Yet, when the match started after a downpour, the storm unfurled – not from the skies, but rather by the cricketing rage of Mohammed Siraj.
With an amazing performance, Siraj tore through the Sri Lankan batting request, leaving the hosts destroyed at the R Premadasa Arena; his figures of 6/21 in a simple seven overs were completely exciting as Sri Lanka were bowled out for only 50 in 15.2 overs in the exceptionally significant title conflict.
Siraj Became The First Indian To Take 4 Wickets In Over
In the fourth over of an ODI, the right-arm pacer became the first Indian to take four wickets in one over. His staggering assault saw Sri Lankan hitters withdrawing on conveyances 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.6, First, Nissanka’s attempt to position the ball around Ravindra Jadeja went awry, resulting in the fielder’s spectacular tumbling catch.
India Won The Asia Cup Final
India’s opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill successfully chased down the target with a remarkable 263 balls to spare, setting a new record. Hardik Pandya (3/3) picked the remaining wickets of the innings as Ishan (23*) and Gill (27*) had little difficulty in chasing the paltry target.
Inda To Have Next ODI Series With Australia
India will now return to action on September 22 when they take on Australia in a three-match home ODI series right before the World Cup, also scheduled at home.