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Mohammed Siraj on Sunday donated his player-of-the-match cash prize of USD 5,000 to the Sri Lankan groundstaff who worked tirelessly through the rain-hit Asia Cup. «This cash prize goes to the groundsmen.

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma-led India lifted the Asia Cup 2023 trophy by crushing Sri Lanka by 10 wickets and 263 balls left. India's Mohammed Siraj bowled a magical spell of 7 overs during which he clinched 6 wickets and became the first Indian bowler to take 4 wickets in 1 over. Hardik Pandya ensured that the lower rung of Sri Lankan batters didn't stretch much and the whole team was back to the pavilion at a score of 50 runs.

International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. With Siraj picking 6 wickets, Hardik Pandya 3, and Jasprit Bumrah 1, India decimated the Sri Lankan innings in just 15.2 overs and the team is all-out for a total of 50 runs.

Mohammed Siraj asked during his dream spell of 6 for 21 was mostly due to the simple things that he was able to do perfectly on what turned out to be a Super Sunday for the Indian cricket team. Perhaps, he was destined to have a day like this, said the Hyderabadi. «Jitna naseeb mein hota hai wahi milta, aaj mera naseeb tha (You get what's in our destiny, today it was my destiny),» Siraj summed up the mood while talking to broadcasters in the mid-innings break. He was particularly referring to the Thiruvananthpuram third ODI in Sri Lanka's tour of India where he got four wickets early but could not manage a five-for as Sri Lanka folded for 73 while chasing a stiff 391. «Last time, I did the same against Sri Lanka at Trivandrum.

International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, the lowest score ever recorded was not even 40. Meanwhile, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj dismissed six Sri Lankan batters in his 6-over spell. The Sri Lankan innings is over in just 15.2 overs and the team is all-out for a total of 50 runs.

Mohammed Siraj claimed four wickets in one over to rattle Sri Lanka's batting after a rain-delayed start in the Asia Cup final on Sunday. Siraj also became the first Indian bowler to achieve this feat. Pace bowler Mohammad Siraj took a total of six wickets in the match against Sri Lanka, limiting the Dasun Shanaka led team to a mere fifty runs in 15.2 overs.

KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is just less than a month away, with fans all over the world anticipating some high-profile match-ups on the cricket field. Over this tournament's history, many bowlers have spun, swung and paced their way into the history books with their performances that won their team the coveted trophy and let them enjoy some individual glory among the greats on statistical charts. Here is a look at the players with the highest wickets in the history of the tournament:1).Glenn McGrath (Australia) The legendary Aussie pacer is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament history. In 39 matches, he has taken 71 wickets at an average of 18.19 and an economy rate of 3.96.

Buddhism have also helped modern policymakers strengthen India's soft power by developing cultural ties that are felt throughout South, Southeast, and East Asia, The Bhutan Live reported. India, the place of origin of Buddhism, has a close spiritual connection to the faith. Scholars and priests travelled throughout far-off nations on pilgrimages while carrying the Buddha's teachings during the height of India's supremacy.

Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, there will be a focus on the performance of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they will also carry the batting expectations of India team fans into the World Cup starting next month. Both Rohit and Virat reached personal landmarks in the Asia Cup. Rohit reached the 10,000 ODI runs milestone and Virat has now over 13,000 runs in one-day internationals. The two stars have not scored big in finals of ODI tournaments like the Asia Cup and Cricket World Cup. In five ODI tournament finals, Rohit has scored just 101 in five innings at an average of 20.2 and a strike rate of 77.

Asia Cup 2023 final has become a sold-out spectacle. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Sunday that all tickets for the epic clash between Sri Lanka and India have been snapped up, leaving cricket fans in anticipation. Fans have been advised by SLC not to rush to ticket counters or the venue, as there are no more tickets available for purchase.

Also Read: India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023 Final Updates: Check India's predicted XI against Sri Lanka The Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is chasing several milestones in the upcoming fixture. Sharma is set to break three records as he prepares to participate in his fifth Asia Cup final, a feat no other Indian player has accomplished thus far.

Also Read: India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023 Final Updates: Check India's predicted XI against Sri Lanka The much-anticipated showdown against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday is seen as an opportunity to change this narrative. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India has encountered challenges in clinching titles in international multi-nation tournaments over the past few years. The Indian cricket team, having won the World Cup twice, most recently securing the continental title in the 2018 edition of the tournament, is gearing up for a crucial match against the defending champions.

India is all set to face defending champion Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2023 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. A full-fledged match is expected as there is no sign of rainfall in Colombo at the moment. The sky was bright and clear early this morning. The Asia Cup 2023 was highly affected by continuous thunderstorms and drizzling in Sri Lanka which curtailed a few games of the tournament. The match between India and Pakistan in the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2023 was called off and moved for a reserve day after rain did not allow any play after 24.1 overs. However, the next day, India continued their batting from where they left and, won the match by 228 runs win at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on reserve day. The final of the ongoing Asia Cup between the hosts Sri Lanka and India promises a thrill-a-minute ride, with both teams recording impressive wins on the road to the final. While the Lankans will go into the final as the defending champions, Team India, led by in-form Rohit Sharma, will be desperate to lift the trophy that they haven't won since 2018. Indian squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd.

KL Rahul. Nevertheless, the tide quickly turned in Bangladesh's favour. Gill's century wasn't enough to save the match as the team fell short by six runs, with Axar Patel also falling prey to multiple injuries during his innings.

Colombo have been consistent with cloudy and rainy skies throughout the 'Super 4' stage of the Asia Cup. This trend is thought to continue for the final showdown between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for Sunday at the R. Premadasa Stadium. According to the latest weather updates, there is a possibility of thunderstorms with scattered showers expected during Sunday afternoon and evening. However, similar to the situation during the game between India and Pakistan in the 'Super 4' stage, the final has a reserve day in case rain disrupts the proceedings on Sunday. Both India and Sri Lanka emerged from the 'Super 4' stage with four points each, earning them a spot in the final. India secured the top position in the table thanks to their superior net run rate. In contrast, Bangladesh and Pakistan, which finished third and fourth, were eliminated from the tournament.CATCH ALL LIVE UPDATES OF INDIA VS SRI LANKA FINAL HERE The highly anticipated final is set to kick off at 3 p.m. local time, which aligns with 3 p.m. IST.Weather forecast for the day:

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Finals: Rohit Sharma-led India is set to go against defending champions Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 Finals on Sunday. The match is scheduled at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and as with most of the matches, a rain threat looms for the finals of Asia Cup 2023 as well.

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Finals: Apart from centuries by Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill, only one other thing has stood out in the Asia Cup 2023- rains. The rain gods have made their presence felt in almost every match of Asia Cup 2023, especially the Sri Lankan leg of the tournament. As the tournament reaches its final game on Sunday, the rain threats still loom and the cricket fans will keep their fingers crossed.

Pakistan media, the dressing room of the team is quite uncomfortable with the decisions of skipper Babar Azam. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Moin Khan also mentioned this on Geo TV and said Babar Azam seems to be isolated on the field. “You can rectify it before the World Cup.

India is set to take on Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday at the Colombo Stadium. India was the first to enter the final with a thumping 41-run win over a spirited Sri Lanka in a Super 4 match earlier this week. Hence, the loss to Bangladesh on Friday did not affect its chances as it already entered the final with four points and a much better run rate than other teams. Later, Sri Lanka also secured its berth in the Asia Cup final after snatching a two-wicket victory over Pakistan on Thursday. Meanwhile, India has called Washington Sundar as a cover for the injured Axar Patel for the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Axar sustained several injuries during India's six-run loss to Bangladesh in their last Super Four match on Friday. Sri Lanka off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana has also been ruled out of the Asia Cup final clash against India on Sunday due to a hamstring injury.

Sri Lanka's match against Pakistan, Maheesh Theekshana was seen struggling with his hamstring and was repeatedly going off the field with the physiotherapist. The development comes as a big blow for the Sri Lankan bowling attack which was led by Maheesh Theekshana.