Red-hot Siraj scorches Sri Lanka in lopsided Asia Cup final
His spell included an over with four wickets, as Sri Lanka were routed for 50 in an ODI that lasted all of 21.3 overs
17/09Result
Final (D/N), Asia Cup at Colombo, Sep 17 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![India]( "India")
51/0 (6.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
17/09Result
Final (D/N), Asia Cup at Colombo, Sep 17 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![India]( "India")
51/0 (6.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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Preview
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