India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Asia Cup 2023 Final: IND win eighth title with 10-wicket win in final vs SL

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Rohit collects it from ACC president and BCCI secretary Jay Shah. He then hands it to the younger players in the squad, as the Indian captains have done since MS Dhoni began that tradition all those years back. Well, just over a month ago there were question marks all over the Indian lineup but over the course of this tournament India have played with a largely consistent XI. They have also shown that injuries to players, especially batters, is nothing more than an opportunity for a very talented younger player on the sidelines. It means that Shreyas Iyer may have to possibly fight for his place considering just how solid Ishan Kishan has looked, regardless of where he has batted. Their bowling lineup is currently screaming firepower thanks to Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav. So much so that someone of Mohammed Shami's calibre and experience is not getting a spot. They have won their eighth Asia Cup title on a canter and sounded off a warning to all the other teams they will be hosting in the World Cup next month. This is their home and they won't be easy to beat. That's it from us for today and for this tournament, hope you had as much fun following it with us as we had in bringing it to you. Goodbye!

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: “Yeah was a great performance. To come out and play like that in the final shows the mental character. Great start with the ball and clinical finish with the bat. I was standing in the slips, and something we take pride in - our seamers have been working really hard. Very very clear in their mind. It was good to see that. Such a performance we will cherish for a long time. I never thought it's going to do that much. Comes down to the skillset of individuals. Siraj has to be given a lot of credit. Rare for seamers to move the ball in the air and off the pitch. He's coming off age. We did everything we could've achieved as a team in this tournament. Look forward to the series that is coming up in India, and then the World Cup. The way Hardik and Ishan batted in that pressure situation against Pakistan, and then KL and Virat getting hundreds. The way Gill has been batting. Guys have stood up at various stages.”

“It was outstanding bowling display from Siraj. I thought it'll be a good pitch for batters, but overcast conditions played a part. Tough day for us at the office. We could've tightened our technique, would've helped batters to settle in and free their arms later. Lots of positives. The way Sadeera and Kusal batted against spin, Also the way Asalanka batted. These three will score heavily in good batting conditions in India. We know how to bounce back from tough situations. We came into the final beating good sides. It's a big plus. Players will continue good cricket from last couple of years. I would like to thank supporters who came in numbers. Sorry about the fact we disappointed you. Still thanks for the great support. And congrats to the Indian team.”

Sri Lanka ground staff have been handed a cheque of USD 50,000 for their outstanding work this tournament! National curator Godfrey Dabrare picks up the award.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: “From last one and a half years, been working on my rhythm. Being more aggressive through the crease. Loving my bowling. In T20s also the length matters a lot. It's about not thinking about wickets, just about the lengths. Have worked hard on that. Credit goes to Rohit bhai. He encouraged me to work on my speed. When fast bowlers give you couple of wickets in powerplay, it becomes easy for spinners.”

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: “No biryani here. Have been bowling well since 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 will 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.”

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Mohammed Siraj wins player of the match for his figures of 6/21. No surprises today. He says that he is dedicating the cash prize he is getting for this award to the ground staff at the Premadasa. 

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Right, here is Ravi Shastri with the mic in hand with the advertising board behind him. He rattles off the organisers' names and then thanks the broadcaster and sponsors.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Pakistan fast bowling great Shoaib Akhtar sums up Siraj's performance in three and a half words. “That's destruction & annihilation," he said on X. There seems to be some delay with the presentation ceremony, dignitaries apparently didn't expect the game to get over so early. 

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: “It has been below par, the get bowled out the way we did is disappointing. Today we came up against a very high class bowling attack, Siraj and Bumrah were exceptional, they bowl at a good pace as well. But at the same time, this is our lacking as well. We came in here with some younger bowlers, we’ve seen some of them shine. Sadeera and Pathirana have really come through. I think we need to sleep on this and make some decisions tomorrow, best to assess this in the morning and discuss with the other coaching staff as well.”

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: “As a group, we spoke about finishing games and throwing punches in the pressure situation. It was a good toss to lose, we wanted to bat as well. I think our new bowlers, especially Siraj bowled really well. He got it swinging and created a lot of chances. Nowadays in ODI cricket, the new ball has been swinging and we have been speaking about getting the most. The first few overs, the ball didn’t even hit the bat.”

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: “It (the match) got over within the blink of an eye. Couldn't get better than this. Bumrah started well and what a spell it was from Siraj. It was a brilliant effort from his side. Hardik got those last three wickets. It was a clinical performance by the bowlers. Gill and Ishan got done with the chase. I think it was more of a combination how we are going to play in the World Cup. KL (Rahul) scoring that ton against Pakistan, what a comeback for him. We feel that we are a settled side, everyone is ready to showcase their skills. Whenever I'll play I'll try to contribute for the team.”

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: “I was a bit worried a couple of weeks ago, but got to play some good games against competitive teams. Scored runs and was good with the gloves, a few boxes ticked for me. Hopefully this continues for the next couple of months. I have been playing in Bangalore since four months, beautiful wickets for batting there. Happy that I got to spend time in the middle, it was a good challenge. Playing spin will be important in the middle overs in the World Cup, looking forward to that challenge. It's good to play games where bowlers get help. Siraj was phenomenal. He did the job for us, and everyone else chipped in as well. We'll take this win.”

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: This is third shortest ODI of all time. in terms of deliveries bowled. Just 37 balls in the Indian innings. It is the biggest win in an ODI final in terms of balls remaining. It is also India's biggest win in ODI's in terms of balls remaining, surpassing the 231 against Kenya in Bloemfontein in 2001. The aggregate of 101 runs scored today is the lowest of all time in matches between India and Sri Lanka ODIs. 

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Ishan Kishan is the first of the Indian players to talk to the broadcasters. He says that he always enjoys opening and thanks Rohit Sharma for the opportunity. But he is not thinking as an opener at the moment because he knows that he will be batting in the middle order going into the World Cup. He credits the bowlers for the victory.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: They beat Sri Lanka in the final by 10 wickets with 263 balls in hand. If there was ever a statement victory, this is it. India have won their eighth Asia Cup title and their first major trophy since the 2018 Asia Cup. 

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Full from Wellalage for the last ball of the sixth, Gill drives through the cover and India one run away now. They are 50/0 in 6 overs.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Just a hit away now, six to win. Pathirana with a full toss down leg, Gill just flicks it to long leg. Who would have thought that we would be talking about a team being a hit away from winning the title at just a few minutes past six today. 

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Wide full toss from Pathirana for the first ball of the fifth, Kishan just gets bat to it and it is sliced away through point. India 38/0 now in 4.2 overs, need 13 to win

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: 15 runs in that over and now India need 19 to win. Gill on 18 off eight, Kishan on 13 off 10. Dunith Wellalage comes in to bowl the fourth.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Short from Madushan. Gill pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Came a bit quicker than he expected but he has found the gap. India need just 20 to win now.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Good length from Madushan next ball and Gill just cuts it square of the wicket to the boundary. Beautiful shot that.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Madushanka with a half volley outside off, Gill takes a big stride towards the ball and drives it through covers. India are 23/0 in 2.3 overs.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Pathirana goes short and wide outside off for the next ball and Kishan cuts it away. Not an area you want to bowl to Kishan.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Short from Pathirana for the fourth ball of the second, Kishan stands up and uppercuts him just out of reach of the slip fielder.