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"Siraj Se Hi Pucho...": Shraddha Kapoor, Anushka Sharma's Quirky Posts For Star India Pacer

Team India registered a historic win over Sri Lanka and clinched their eighth Asia Cup title in Colombo on Sunday. Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka had a day to forget as they got bundled out for just 50 runs. Later, Team India chased down the target in just 6.1 overs, without losing a single wicket. The main contribution came from pacer Mohammed Siraj, who broke several records with his impressive six-wicket haul. The Hyderabad-based pacer, who registered the second best bowling figures in the history of Asia Cup, has been receiving numerous praises from all over the world.

Vuelta champion Kuss says victory ‘life-changing’ as Jumbo-Visma make history

BARCELONA: American rider Sepp Kuss claimed his first Grand Tour victory in the Vuelta a España on Sunday in Madrid, which he described as “life-changing,” as his team Jumbo-Visma completed an unprecedented treble.

Mohammed Siraj Gives Away 'Player Of The Final' Cash Prize To Asia Cup Groundstaff

Mohammed Siraj, who is also known as 'Miyan Magic' to his fans, won hearts at the R Premadasa stadium here after the final match as he dedicated the ‘Player of the Final' cash prize to the ground staff for their hard work to ensure the final game as also some games earlier went ahead after interruptions caused by rain. A number of games were affected by rain throughout the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka like India's group-stage game against Pakistan and Nepal, Asia Cup final spot decider between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. "This cash prize goes to the groundsmen. This tournament wouldn't have been possible without them," Siraj said.

Mohammed Siraj, Man Who Decimated Sri Lanka In Asia Cup Final With Fiery 6-For - 10 Facts

Mohammed Siraj - that name will be spoken about a lot in the coming days ahead of Cricket World Cup. There are enough reasons. In the India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 final in Colombo on Sunday, the 29-year-old right-arm pacer single-handedly broke the hosts' resistance with a fiery spell. At the end of the game, Siraj's figures read - 7-1-21-6. It was only the fourth time that an Indian bowler had taken a six-wicket haul in ODIs. Courtesy Siraj's bowling, India skittled out Sri Lanka for just 50 - the team's second-lowest score in ODIs.

Watch: W,0,W,W,4,W - Mohammed Siraj Leaves Everyone Stunned With Near-Perfect Over Against Sri Lanka

Mohammed Siraj produced a bowling spell to remember as he took six wickets including four wickets in a single over during the Asia Cup 2023 final between India and Sri Lanka on Sunday. The fourth over of the match saw Siraj concede just four runs and take four wickets but he narrowly missed out on a hat-trick. He started with the wicket of Pathum Nissanka who played a loose shot and Ravindra Jadeja pulled off a brilliant catch at backward point. Sadeera Samarawickrama played out the next ball but the third ball of the over proved to be his end as he was trapped LBW by a lethal in-swinging delivery.

"Mera Naseeb...": Mohammed Siraj's Emotional Take After Historic 6-Wicket Haul In Asia Cup Final

The complex questions that Mohammed Siraj asked during his dream spell of 6 for 21 was most 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.

India vs Sri Lanka: Mohammed Siraj Lights Up Asia Cup Final With Fastest 5-Wicket Haul In ODIs

India pacer Mohammed Siraj was on top of his powers in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. After bowling a maiden over, Siraj struck four times in the same over to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 12/5 after the end of the 4th over. He started the over with the wicket of Pathum Nissanka (2) as Ravindra Jadeja took a stunning catch diving to his right. After a gap of one ball, Siraj gave marching orders to Sadeera Samarawickrama (0) and Charith Asalanka (0) off consecutive deliveries. He ended the proceedings with the wicket of Dhananjaya de Silva (4).

Asia Cup 2023 Final: Gone For 50! India Serve Revenge To Sri Lanka After 23 Years, Shatter Records

Revenge is a dish best served cold. The Indian cricket team might be thinking on these lines after they dismissed Sri Lanka for 50 in the Asia Cup 2023 final in Colombo on Sunday. This is the lowest total in an ODI tournament final. Sri Lanka broke the forgettable record held by India for 23 years. India were dismissed for 54 by Sri Lanka in Sharjah in 2000 in the final of the Champions Trophy. This is also the lowest ODI total by any team against India. Till Sunday, Bangladesh's 58 at Mirpur in 2014 was the lowest total against India.

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"Siraj Se Hi Pucho...": Shraddha Kapoor, Anushka Sharma's Quirky Posts For Star India Pacer

Vuelta champion Kuss says victory ‘life-changing’ as Jumbo-Visma make history

Mohammed Siraj Gives Away 'Player Of The Final' Cash Prize To Asia Cup Groundstaff

Mohammed Siraj, Man Who Decimated Sri Lanka In Asia Cup Final With Fiery 6-For - 10 Facts

Watch: W,0,W,W,4,W - Mohammed Siraj Leaves Everyone Stunned With Near-Perfect Over Against Sri Lanka

"Mera Naseeb...": Mohammed Siraj's Emotional Take After Historic 6-Wicket Haul In Asia Cup Final

India vs Sri Lanka: Mohammed Siraj Lights Up Asia Cup Final With Fastest 5-Wicket Haul In ODIs

Asia Cup 2023 Final: Gone For 50! India Serve Revenge To Sri Lanka After 23 Years, Shatter Records