Final, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Match Ended - India beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
Over
1st
0
2
0
4
4
0
= 10 |
Over
2nd
1
0
4
4
4
1
= 14 |
Over
3rd
1
1
0
0
0
0
= 2 |
Over
4th
4
0
2
1
0
4
= 11 |
Over
5th
0
1
0
0
0
4
= 5 |
Over
6th
1
= 1 |
Mohammed Siraj
Player OfThe Match
CRR: 8.27
Commentary
Other Innings>All
W
4s
6s
1.1
0
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
A full toss outside off. Ishan Kishan leaves it alone as it bounces away to the keeper.
1.2
2
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
On length and over off. Ishan Kishan pushes it wide of cover for a quick single. The fielder throws it aiming at the bowler's end but the ball misses the stumps resulting in another overthrow run.
1.3
0
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
Fuller and on leg. Ishan Kishan misses his flick as the ball rolls away after hitting the pads. A half-hearted appeal which is turned down by the umpire.
1.4
4
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
FOUR! What a shot! Matheesha Pathirana drops it short and over off. Ishan Kishan just cuts it over his head lofting the ball over the jumping fielder at first slip. There is enough pace on the ball as it travels all the way for four runs.
1.5
4
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
FOUR AGAIN! Easy pickings for Ishan Kishan. Matheesha Pathirana bowls it short and outside off. Ishan Kishan gets on top of the bounce and cuts it away through the gap through point. The shot is timed well as it runs away for back-to-back boundaries.
1.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
Fuller, and on leg. Ishan Kishan pushes it to mid on for a dot to end the over.
2.1
1
Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill
Short and outside off. Shubman Gill cuts it away to deep point for a single to get to the other end.
2.2
0
Pramod Madushan to Ishan Kishan
On length and angling into the pads. Ishan Kishan misses on the flick as the ball rolls away deflecting off his pads. The batters take a single.
2.3
4
Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill
FOUR! What a shot! Pramod Madushan bowls it slightly fuller and swings it outside off. Shubman Gill likes the half-volley as he reaches for the ball and drives it well through the gap at cover. The timing and posture are perfect and the ball runs away to the fence for four runs. India is in a hurry to finish things off.
2.4
4
Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill
FOUR AGAIN! Superb timing! Pramod Madushan with a short ball over off. Shubman Gill stays back and punches it square of the wicket wide of deep point. The ball is timed well as it races away for another boundary.
2.5
4
Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill
FOUR! Three in a row! Pramod Madushan drops it short and over middle. Shubman Gill is caught by surprise as he pulls it away wide of the fielder at mid-wicket. The ball runs away to the boundary again for four runs.
2.6
1
Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill
Short and over off. Shubman Gill edges it to third man for a single. An expensive over by Pramod Madushan and India need just 19 to win the Asia Cup.
3.1
1
Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill
A full toss on leg. Shubman Gill drives it to long off for a single to begin the over.
3.2
1
Dunith Wellalage to Ishan Kishan
Full and on middle. Ishan Kishan drives it to long on for one.
3.3
0
Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill
Tossed up on leg Shubman Gill pushes it to the right of the bowler.
3.4
0
Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill
Floated up again on off. Shubman Gill drives it to the left of the bowler this time.
3.5
0
Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill
Fullish and on middle. Shubman Gill blocks it away to the off side.
3.6
0
Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill
Shortish and turning away from off. Shubman Gill hangs back and plays it to short third with the spin to end a good over by Dunith Wellalage.
4.1
4
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
FOUR! What a way to start the over! Matheesha Pathirana starts the over with a low full toss wide outside off. Ishan Kishan has to reach for it and just managed to connect. The ball is in the gap as it runs away to the fence for four runs.
4.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
A well-directed yorker on the off pole. Ishan Kishan digs it out easily on the off side.
4.3
2
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
On the hard length and outside off. Ishan Kishan cuts it in the gap at point. The fielder there makes a good diving stop restricting the batters to a couple of runs. Sadeera Samarawickrama was the fielder making a very good stop.
4.4
1
Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan
Full and quick on middle from around the wicket. Ishan Kishan drives it to long off for a single. 10 runs required to win for India.
4.5
0
Matheesha Pathirana to Shubman Gill
Another well-directed yorker on middle and leg. Shubman Gill blocks it out safely.
4.6
4
Matheesha Pathirana to Shubman Gill
FOUR! What a way to end the over! Matheesha Pathirana bowls this very full and on the pads. Shubman Gill clips it away in the gap at deep square leg. The ball races away to the fence for four runs.
5.1
0
Dunith Wellalage to Ishan Kishan
Full and outside off. Ishan Kishan blocks it on the off side from his crease.
5.2
1
Dunith Wellalage to Ishan Kishan
A bit short and on off. Ishan Kishan sweeps it away to deep square leg for a single.
5.3
0
Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill
Tossed up and on off. Shubman Gill defends it solidly.
5.4
0
Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill
Floated up on off. Shubman Gill pushes it to the fielder at point.
5.5
0
Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill
Pitched up on middle. Shubman Gill blocks it again as he respects a good ball.
5.6
4
Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill
FOUR! What a shot! Dunith Wellalage tosses this up and on off. Shubman Gill comes down the ground and drives it past extra cover in the gap. The ball runs away for four runs. Scores level now as India need just a run to win now.
6.1
1
Charith Asalanka to Ishan Kishan
India wins the Asia Cup 2023! Charith Asalanka tossed this one up and on middle. Ishan Kishan drives it towards long on for a single. India has dominated this game as they won the match by 10 wickets. The celebrations begin as the players from both teams shake hands. India won their 8th Asia Cup title, the most by any country.