Mohammad Siraj hits Sri Lanka for a six as India lift Asia Cup 2023 title

Fast bowler Mohammad Siraj turned the Asia Cup final into a one-sided contest as India dismissed the hosts for just 50 before sealing a 10-wicket win to lift the 50-over trophy in Colombo on Sunday.

Sri Lanka batted first in overcast conditions after the match was delayed due to rain before start of play. However, the conditions soon became almost unplayable as India's new-ball bowlers Mohammad Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah made the ball talk.

Bumrah got opener Kusal Perera out caught behind in the opening over to give India the perfect start. From there, it was the Siraj show.

The right-arm quick settled the contest in the fourth over of the match as he picked up four top order wickets, reducing the hosts to a scarcely believable 12-5.

Siraj was getting late movement in and away from the batsmen, and he made the most of every single ball of a terrific opening spell.

Siraj got Pathum Nissanka caught at point for two and then struck on successive balls to send back Sadeera Samarawickrama (0) and Charith Asalanka (0), but a hat-trick was averted.

Siraj's magic spell! ✨ A 5-wicket haul that's pure gold.