 "Asia Cup 2023 Final: ‘India have ticked a lot of boxes’, Netizens hail Men in Blue after dominant win against Sri Lanka")
India finally ended their trophy drought in a multi-nation tournament after the Men in Blue registered a thumping 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final of the 2023 Asia Cup in Colombo on Sunday. It was a clinical performance from Rohit Sharma and Co, who had started the tournament with a lot of selection dilemmas within the team. On Sunday, Sri Lanka’s decision to bat first completely backfired after they were dismissed for just 50 runs in 15.2 overs, their lowest ODI total against India. The start of play had been delayed by 40 minutes due to rain in Colombo. Mohammed Siraj stole the show with figures of 6/21, while Hardik Pandya (3/3) and Jasprit Bumrah (1/23) were also among the wickets. Ishan Kishan (23*) and Shubman Gill (27*) scripted an easy run-chase for India, doing so in just 6.1 overs. This is India’s eighth Asia Cup title, and their first since the 2018 edition. Social media was filled with a series of congratulatory messages for the Indian cricket team, as they stepped up their ODI World Cup preparations in style. Here are a few reactions:
India have ticked a lot of boxes over the last couple of weeks. Just one or two little screws to be tightened. If India weren't playing the three games against Australia, they would still have been ready for the World Cup.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 17, 2023
The 2023 Asia Cup victory was a testament to our unity and determination! @mdsirajofficial 6-wicket haul was a standout in the finals, but it was the combined effort of our team that secured this prestigious trophy. Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team and support… pic.twitter.com/Ytp7z7O8OX
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 17, 2023
The Asia Cup belongs to us once more! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/vS5Vut9DPg
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) September 17, 2023
What a sensational spell from @mdsirajofficial! Congratulations Team Bharat on becoming the Asia Cup champions for the 8th time. 🏆 #AsiaCup #BHAvSL pic.twitter.com/7T3aOcaF2S
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) September 17, 2023
Impact Shorts
More ShortsClinical win for Team India. Siraj was exceptional and many boxes ticked for us. Congratulations @BCCI on winning the Asia Cup #IndvsSL pic.twitter.com/tTABjPNh61
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) September 17, 2023
I said at the start .. this is a very strong team .. they looked superb throughout ..well done team india.. Rohit sharma second Asia cup title .. well done Rohit , Dravid , support staff selectors and all the team members @bcci
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) September 17, 2023
Too good. 21 overs in the match and done and dusted. Mohammad Siraj was simply outstanding and we have peaked at the right time before the World Cup. Congratulations Team on winning the Asia Cup. #BHAvsSL pic.twitter.com/CQmj1gXimG
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 17, 2023
Indian team celebrating with the Asia Cup 2023 Trophy.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 17, 2023
- What a team 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2x8yLTxKIg
The two greatest of our generation walking down after securing the Asia Cup.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 17, 2023
Hopefully the same happens in the World Cup....!!! pic.twitter.com/iVwaiLXBzb
Bringing the Asia Cup home! 🇮🇳 🏆 pic.twitter.com/pnSezYTNhX
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) September 17, 2023
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