Anand Mahindra: The Asia Cup 2023 Final held in Colombo featured an exceptional display of bowling that left cricket enthusiasts and industry leaders like Anand Mahindra in admiration. In the match between Sri Lanka and India, the toss favoured the home team, who chose to bat first. Subsequently, an extraordinary exhibition of fast bowling, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj, unfolded.
Anand Mahindra reacts to Siraj’s spell
The pivotal moment came in the fourth over of the Sri Lankan innings when Mohammed Siraj seized the spotlight and bowled a mesmerising over that will be remembered in cricketing records. In a single over, he claimed four wickets, leaving Sri Lanka struggling at 12/5. The audience and cricket fans were left in astonishment by the sheer brilliance exhibited.
Many people praised Mohammed Siraj for his bowling. Anand Mahindra, the leading businessman of India, shared his amazement on Twitter. He wrote, “I don’t think I have EVER before felt my heart weep for our opponents… It’s as if we have unleashed a supernatural force upon them… @mdsirajofficial you are a Marvel Avenger…”
See Anand Mahindra’s tweet here
In the Asia Cup’s 50-over format, Siraj became the second bowler to achieve a 6-wicket haul, with the first being Sri Lanka’s Ajantha Mendis, who took 6/13 against India in 2008. During the Asia Cup 2023 final at the R Premadasa Stadium, Indian speedster Siraj delivered a remarkable spell that dismantled Sri Lanka’s batting lineup, concluding their first innings in just 15.2 overs.
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