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[Saba Sports News] In the Asia Cup 2023 final, India achieved a resounding 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the renowned R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, September 17.
Guided by the astute leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India secured their eighth Asia Cup title, primarily driven by Mohammed Siraj’s outstanding performance with the ball.
After their historic win, the jubilant Team India players couldn’t contain their excitement, with some sharing hearty laughs and others engaging in light-hearted banter during their post-victory celebration, which quickly became a viral sensation on social media.
In a notable segment of the viral video, young sensation Ishan Kishan stole the spotlight by playfully imitating the iconic walk of former Indian captain and legendary batsman Virat Kohli. Kohli’s humorous response added to the fun, leaving their teammates in stitches.
Shifting our attention to the final match, Mohammed Siraj emerged as the game-changer. He achieved a remarkable feat by taking four wickets in a single over, dismantling the Sri Lankan batting lineup and limiting them to a meager total.
Demonstrating their prowess, India’s opening pair, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill, effortlessly chased down the target in just 6.1 overs, securing a comprehensive victory over the hosts.
Siraj’s outstanding spell also included the prized wicket of Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka, an achievement that put him on par with an ODI record.
His five-wicket haul in his initial 16 deliveries of the match equaled the remarkable feat achieved by former Sri Lankan pace sensation Chaminda Vaas in 2003.