Mohammed Siraj 6-wicket haul in Asia Cup 2023 Final
Mohammed Siraj was the star of the show with the ball in the match, taking six wickets for 21 runs in 7 overs. He also bowled 1 over maidens, which is a very impressive feat. His wickets included those of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis , Samarawickrama, Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Shanaka (c).
Mohammed Siraj has been in good form in recent months, and he has been one of the main reasons for India’s success in this tournament. He has taken wickets at regular intervals, and he has been able to bowl consistently well throughout the tournament.
His six-wicket haul in this match is a testament to his skill and ability as a bowler. He is one of the most feared bowlers in the world, and he is a valuable asset to any team.
Some of the most famous six-wicket hauls in cricket history include:
- Anil Kumble’s 10 wickets for 74 runs against Pakistan in the 1999 Test match in Delhi.
- Muttiah Muralitharan’s 9 wickets for 62 runs against England in the 2001 Test match at Galle.
- Shane Warne’s 8 wickets for 71 runs against England in the 1994 Ashes Test match at Old Trafford.
- Wasim Akram’s 7 wickets for 30 runs against England in the 1992 Test match at Headingley.
- Lasith Malinga’s 6 wickets for 38 runs against South Africa in the 2010 T20 World Cup.
The best ODI bowling figures for India
- Stuart Binny – 6/4 against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on March 25, 2014
- Anil Kumble – 6/12 against West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 27, 1993
- Jasprit Bumrah – 6/19 against England at The Oval on September 5, 2022
- Mohd Siraj – 6/21 against Sri Lanka at Colombo RPS on August 6, 2023
Lowest ODI totals against India
- Sri Lanka recorded their lowest ODI total against India, managing only 50 runs at Colombo RPS in 2023*.
- Bangladesh faced a tough challenge in 2014 when they were bowled out for just 58 runs at Mirpur.
- Zimbabwe struggled against India’s bowling attack in 2005, posting a total of 65 runs in Harare.
- Sri Lanka, once again, found themselves struggling against India’s bowling might in 2023 when they could only manage 73 runs at Trivandrum.
Sri Lanka’s Lowest ODI Team Totals
- Sri Lanka faced a challenging day in 2012 when they scored a mere 43 runs against South Africa at Paarl.
- In 2023, against a strong Indian side at Colombo RPS, Sri Lanka recorded their second-lowest total of 50 runs.
- Sri Lanka’s third-lowest ODI total came in 1986 when they scored just 55 runs against the West Indies in Sharjah.
- During their tour to England in 2014, Sri Lanka posted a total of 67 runs against England at Manchester.
- In 2023, facing India again, Sri Lanka recorded their fifth-lowest total of 73 runs at Trivandrum.