Mohammad Siraj Magnificent Bowling Feat in Asia Cup Final
In the final match of Asia Cup 2023, Mohammad Siraj achieved numerous records with his outstanding bowling performance. Siraj’s exceptional performance included taking six wickets in a single over, marking a historic moment in international cricket.
While showcasing his brilliance on the field. Mohammad Siraj secured his place in cricket history by taking six wickets, with four of them falling in a single over. His extraordinary spell paved the way for India’s victory in the Asia Cup final, as Sri Lanka was limited to just 50 runs in 15.2 overs.
Mohammad Siraj Six-Wicket Haul Steers India to Asia Cup Victory
Furthermore, in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, Mohammad Siraj reached a milestone by completing 50 wickets in ODI. This achievement propelled him to second place in the list of bowlers with the quickest 50 ODI wickets, closely following Ajanta Mendis, who accomplished this feat in 847 balls.
In addition, Siraj equaled the world record set by Chaminda Vaas for taking five wickets in just 16 balls during an ODI match. Chaminda achieved against Bangladesh in the 2003 World Cup.
Mohammed Siraj’s remarkable performance in the Asia Cup final has solidified his reputation as a cricketing sensation, making him the only Indian bowler to claim four wickets in a single over in international cricket. Additionally, his bowling figures of 6/21 in the final match are the best ever recorded by an Indian bowler against Sri Lanka in an ODI, surpassing the achievements of former Pakistani fast bowler Waqar Younis.
Best ODI statistics for India:
- 6/4 Stuart Binny vs Bangladesh, Mirpur, 2014
- 6/12 Anil Kumble vs West Indies, Kolkata, 1993
- 6/19 Jasprit Bumrah vs England, The Oval, 2022
- 6/21 Mohammed Siraj vs SL, Colombo, Six-wicket haul at R.Premadasa Stadium, 2023 Asia Cup ODI
- 6/13 Ajantha Mendis vs India, Karachi, 2008
- 6/21 Mohammed Siraj vs SL, Colombo, R.Premadasa Stadium, 2023