Mohammed Siraj recorded his best ODI figures of 6/21 in the India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 final in Colombo on Sunday (September 17). Sri Lanka were bowled out for 50 in 15.2 overs.
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Siraj's 4 wickets in 1 over
In the 4th over of the Sri Lankan innings, Siraj took 4 wickets including two in two. However he missed taking a hat-trick.
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Test match bowling
In overcast conditions at the R Premadasa Stadium, in overcast conditions, it was Test match bowling by Siraj. And the batters could not handle the disciplined Siraj.
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6 wickets in 6 overs
Siraj took his first 6 wickets in his opening six overs. His figures read 6-1-13-6.
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Siraj's record in Asia Cup final
Siraj is only the second bowler to take a six-wicket haul in an Asia Cup final. The first man was Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis (6/13).
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An Indian record
Siraj is the first Indian bowler to take 4 wickets in an over.