Miyan Magic! Six overs of madness by Siraj help India lift Asia Cup for 8th time
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Colombo, Sept 18: Rohit Sharma-led Team India stunned the defending champions Asia Cup in the final match of the tournament. It happened so fast that fans couldn't believe what had happened.
And all the credit goes to Mohammed Siraj whose pace attack destroyed the opponents. Siraj petrified Sri Lanka's batting order with his magical spell of 6/21 and many batters will reconsider their skills after today's final.
Hardik Pandya (3/3) came in later on to close Sri Lanka's innings in 15.2 overs. The host's 50 runs is the lowest Asia Cup total till date. Siraj finished with six wickets for 21 runs – his best ODI figures.
Ishan Kishan (23) and Shubman Gill (27) remained unbeaten in the second innings to take India home in 6.1 overs.
Wishes poured in for the Indian team, especially Siraj, who is fondly called 'Miyan'. From celebrities to former cricketers, many posted congratulatory messages on social media.
Mohammed Siraj dedicates his Player of the Match prize money to the grounds staff
Apart from bowling magical spell, Mohammed Siraj also won hearts for his gesture for the grounds staff of R Premadasa Stadium Colombo. The pacer decided to dedicate his Player of Match prize money of $5,000 to the grounds staff of the stadium for their exemplary work in the rain-disrupted tournament.
"Have been bowling well for a long time. Was missing the edges earlier. But found them today. The wicket was seaming earlier, but there was swing today. Thought that I would bowl fuller because of the swing. When there's good bonding between fast bowlers, it's helpful for the team. I was thinking it would be great if I could stop the boundary. My best spell. This cash prize goes to the groundsmen. This tournament wouldn't have been possible without them," Mohammed Siraj said in a post-match presentation.