Xtra Time Web Desk: On Sunday, in Colombo, Sri Lanka suffered a stunning defeat against India in the Asia Cup final. Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 50 runs, thanks to Mohammad Siraj’s fiery bowling, while India’s openers, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill, effortlessly chased down the target. After five years, India reclaimed the Asia Cup title.
Read More : Asia Cup 2023 Final: India win eighth title with 10-wicket win in final vs Sri Lanka
Here are some remarkable records and achievements following this incredible match:
- Sri Lanka scored the lowest total in One Day International (ODI) cricket against India after losing five wickets, managing only 12 runs on Sunday.
- As a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Sri Lanka recorded the lowest score in ODIs after losing six wickets, with just 12 runs on the board.
- Mohammad Siraj achieved the remarkable feat of taking 50 wickets in ODI cricket in just 1002 deliveries, making him the fastest Indian pacer to reach this milestone and the second-fastest overall, behind Ajantha Mendis, who accomplished it in 857 balls.
- India’s bowlers took six wickets in the first 10 overs of the match, setting a record for the most wickets taken by any team in the first 10 overs of an ODI international innings.
- Mohammad Siraj became the second bowler in Asia Cup ODIs to take six wickets in the format. Previously, only Ajantha Mendis had achieved this feat.
- Sri Lanka posted the lowest score ever in an ODI international final in Asia Cup history, managing only 50 runs before being all out.
- Mohammad Siraj achieved the best bowling figures for India against Sri Lanka in an ODI international, taking 6 wickets for just 21 runs.
- Sri Lanka set a record for the fewest overs played in an ODI international in Asia Cup history, lasting only 15.2 overs in their batting innings.
- Mohammad Siraj set a record as the best bowling figure by an Indian bowler in an ODI international final. However, the overall record for an Indian bowler in a final is held by Anil Kumble, who took 6 wickets for 12 runs in the 1993 Hero Cup final.
- Mohammad Siraj became the first Indian bowler to take four wickets in a single over in an ODI international.
- Sri Lanka lost five wickets in just 16 balls against India on Sunday, setting a record for the fewest deliveries needed by a bowler to take five wickets in an ODI international.
- India secured victory in the Asia Cup final with 263 balls to spare, making it the largest margin of victory in terms of balls remaining in the history of Indian cricket. Additionally, it is the biggest victory in an ODI international final in the Asian Cricket Council’s Asia Cup.