IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Final: India record historic 10-wicket win to claim title

Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan easily chased down a 51-run target in the 7th over to help India win the Asia Cup 2023. Gill remained unbeaten on 27* off 19 while Ishan scored the winning runs.

Shubman Gill smashes three consecutive fours off Pramod Madhushan in the third over. India score 32 runs without losing a wicket after 3 overs. India can record the fastest chase in ODI history if they reach the target in next four balls.

Ishan Kishan walks out ahead of Rohit Sharma to open an innings with Shubman Gill.

1. 50 by Sri Lanka Colombo in 2023 
2. 58 by Bangladesh in 2014
3. 65 by Zimbabwe in 2005
4. 73 by Sri Lanka in 2023

1. 6/4 - Stuart Binny vs Bangladesh in 2014
2. 6/12 - Anil Kumble vs West Indies in 1993
3. 6/19 - Jasprit Bumrah vs England in 2022
4. 6/21 - Mohd Siraj vs Sri Lanka in 2023

Sri Lanka's total of 50 is the lowest total in ODIs against India by any team. Bangladesh previously held this unwanted record when they scored only 58 runs against India in 2014.

Hardik Pandya picks back-to-back wickets to bowl out Sri Lanka on just 50 runs in 15.2 overs.

Hardik Pandya picks his second wicket of the game in the form of Pramod Madushan. Sri Lanka struggle at 50/9 after 15.1 overs.

Sri Lanka avoided their lowest ODI total of 43 runs as they finally registered 50 runs in the 15th over. India go for a spin with Kuldeep Yadav bowling the15th over.

Hardik Pandya picks his first wicket to dismiss Dunith Wellalage as Sri Lanka lose their 8th wicket with just 40 runs on the scoreboard.

Mohammed Siraj can become the first Indian bowler to take 7 wickets in an ODI innings with one more strike today. Stuart Binny currently holds record for best figures in ODIs for India when he produced 6 for 4 against Bangladesh in 2014. 

Siraj continues to dismantle Sri Lankan innings with his sixth wicket of the game. Sri Lanka down to 33 for 7 after 11.2 overs of play.

Kusal Mendis and Dunith Wellalage are trying to build up Sri Lanka's innings after the early fall of wickets. Sri Lanka bat at 31 for 6 after 10 overs of play. Hardik Pandya comes in attack.

Lowest totals in ODIs:

1. Zimbabwe - 35 vs Sri Lanka in 2004
2. USA - 35 vs Nepal in 2020
3. Canada - 36 vs Sri Lanka in 2003
4. Zimbabwe - 38 vs Sri Lanka in 2001

Mohammed Siraj bowls out Dasun Shanaka to strike again, Sri Lanka are in real trouble with 12 for 6 in 5.4 overs.

India are dominating the game with five wickets in the first four overs. Mohammed Siraj creates history as he becomes the first Indian and second overall cricketer to take 4 wickets in a single over (ODIs).

Mohammaed Siraj finished his second over with four wickets, and half of the Sri Lanka team is back in the pavilion.

Mohammed Siraj next removes Charith Asalanka on a golden duck, he is on a hat-trick now.

Mohammed Siraj removes in-form Sadeera Samarawickrama on a duck, Sri Lanka lose their third wicket.

Ravindra Jadeja takes a flying catch at point to dismiss Pathum Nissanka on Mohammed Siraj's delivery. Sadeera Samarawickrama joins Kusal Mendis as Sri Lanka stumble on 8/2 after 3.2 overs.

8/1 after 3 overs: Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj continue to create chances as Sri Lanka batters display early struggles.

Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Kusal Perera on the innings' third ball to give India a flying start. In-form Kusal Mendis joins Pathum Nissanka in the middle.

Jasprit Bumrah start India's innings as both teams will look for a positive start in the summit clash. Game is on.

The umpires seemed happy with pitch conditions, they talked with captains and the game to start at 3:40 PM.

All covers are off. Umpires to inspect the pitch at 3:30 PM before announcing the start time.

Rain has completely stopped at R Premadasa Stadium. Covers are coming off as umpires walks in for inspection.

Rain delays the game for the first time today. The covers are on.

Would have batted first too, looks like a dry pitch. We are confident of chasing down whatever Sri Lanka put on the board. This is a good chance to go aggressive with the ball and see what the surface has to offer. We came really close last game, anything about 240 on this surface is good. Our job today is to do well with the ball, and then see what we can do with the bat. The crowd have been brilliant, good support for both teams but probably a bit more for Sri Lanka. Hopefully, they get to witness a good final. Everyone's back after the rest in the last game, Axar is injured so Washington Sundar comes in for him.

India's Playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka's Playing XI:  Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first. 

The toss is just ahead of us and we thing that three spinners will be playing today

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madhushan/Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

All the tickets for the final have been sold out. Hope it's a cracking contest.

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar/Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

Rohit Sharma's men have been nothing short of dominant in the Asia Cup 2023. Here is how they have made it to the summit clash of the continental tournament.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Sri Lanka vs India Asia Cup 2023 final. The venue for the summit clash is the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and the wicket for the clash might offer assistance to the spinners. For India, it's an opportunity to justify their stature as a powerful team while for Sri Lanka it's a chance to make a bold statement ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Kindly stay tuned for timely updates.