Watch: Virat Kohli Can't Keep Calm As Mohammed Siraj Runs To Stop Boundary On Own Bowling Against Sri Lanka In Asia Cup 2023 Final

17.09.2023 - 12:21 sports.ndtv.com

It was a truly special performance from Mohammed Siraj as he completed a sensational five-wicket haul that included four wickets in one over during the Asia Cup 2023 final against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

The Sri Lanka batters were left dumbstruck by the quality of Siraj's bowling as they had no answer for his disciplined display.

After taking two wickets in the over, Dhananjaya De Silva connected with a full delivery from Siraj and with not many fielders in front of square, the fast bowler rushed towards the boundary and although he was not able to complete the save, his effort left Virat Kohli and his other teammates in splits.

The Indian cricket team made six changes to the playing XI from the side that lost the Super 4 match against Bangladesh as the Rohit Sharma-led side take on Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final.

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