Highlights India vs Sri Lanka Odi Asia Cup 17.09.2023

Charith Asalanka to Ishan Kishan, 1 run.

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, FOUR! What a shot! Dunith Wellalage tosses this up and on off. Shubman Gill comes down the ground and drives it past extra cover in the gap. The ball runs away for four runs. Scores level now as India need just a run to win now.

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Pitched up on middle. Shubman Gill blocks it again as he respects a good ball.

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Floated up on off. Shubman Gill pushes it to the fielder at point.

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Tossed up and on off. Shubman Gill defends it solidly.

Dunith Wellalage to Ishan Kishan, A bit short and on off. Ishan Kishan sweeps it away to deep square leg for a single.

Dunith Wellalage to Ishan Kishan, Full and outside off. Ishan Kishan blocks it on the off side from his crease.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shubman Gill, FOUR! What a way to end the over! Matheesha Pathirana bowls this very full and on the pads. Shubman Gill clips it away in the gap at deep square leg. The ball races away to the fence for four runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shubman Gill, Another well-directed yorker on middle and leg. Shubman Gill blocks it out safely.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, Full and quick on middle from around the wicket. Ishan Kishan drives it to long off for a single. 10 runs required to win for India.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, On the hard length and outside off. Ishan Kishan cuts it in the gap at point. The fielder there makes a good diving stop restricting the batters to a couple of runs. Sadeera Samarawickrama was the fielder making a very good stop.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, A well-directed yorker on the off pole. Ishan Kishan digs it out easily on the off side.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, Four!

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Shortish and turning away from off. Shubman Gill hangs back and plays it to short third with the spin to end a good over by Dunith Wellalage.

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Fullish and on middle. Shubman Gill blocks it away to the off side.

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Floated up again on off. Shubman Gill drives it to the left of the bowler this time.

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Tossed up on leg Shubman Gill pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Dunith Wellalage to Ishan Kishan, Full and on middle. Ishan Kishan drives it to long on for one.

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, A full toss on leg. Shubman Gill drives it to long off for a single to begin the over.

Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill, Short and over off. Shubman Gill edges it to third man for a single. An expensive over by Pramod Madushan and India need just 19 to win the Asia Cup.

Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Three in a row! Pramod Madushan drops it short and over middle. Shubman Gill is caught by surprise as he pulls it away wide of the fielder at mid-wicket. The ball runs away to the boundary again for four runs.

Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill, FOUR AGAIN! Superb timing! Pramod Madushan with a short ball over off. Shubman Gill stays back and punches it square of the wicket wide of deep point. The ball is timed well as it races away for another boundary.

Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill, FOUR! What a shot! Pramod Madushan bowls it slightly fuller and swings it outside off. Shubman Gill likes the half-volley as he reaches for the ball and drives it well through the gap at cover. The timing and posture are perfect and the ball runs away to the fence for four runs. India is in a hurry to finish things off.

Pramod Madushan to Ishan Kishan, On length and angling into the pads. Ishan Kishan misses on the flick as the ball rolls away deflecting off his pads. The batters take a single.

Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill, Short and outside off. Shubman Gill cuts it away to deep point for a single to get to the other end.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, No run.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, FOUR AGAIN! Easy pickings for Ishan Kishan. Matheesha Pathirana bowls it short and outside off. Ishan Kishan gets on top of the bounce and cuts it away through the gap through point. The shot is timed well as it runs away for back-to-back boundaries.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! What a shot! Matheesha Pathirana drops it short and over off. Ishan Kishan just cuts it over his head lofting the ball over the jumping fielder at first slip. There is enough pace on the ball as it travels all the way for four runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, Fuller and on leg. Ishan Kishan misses his flick as the ball rolls away after hitting the pads. A half-hearted appeal which is turned down by the umpire.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, On length and over off. Ishan Kishan pushes it wide of cover for a quick single. The fielder throws it aiming at the bowler's end but the ball misses the stumps resulting in another overthrow run.

Matheesha Pathirana to Ishan Kishan, A full toss outside off. Ishan Kishan leaves it alone as it bounces away to the keeper.

Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill, FOUR! What a way to get off the mark. Pramod Madushan bowls this on length and on the pads. Shubman Gill flicks it away nicely in the gap through mid-wicket. The timing is perfect as the ball runs away to the fence for the first boundary of the innings.

Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill, On the hard length again outside off. The ball stayed low as Shubman Gill couldn't connect on it.

Pramod Madushan to Shubman Gill, On length and swinging away from off. Shubman Gill drives it to the fielder at point.

Pramod Madushan to Ishan Kishan, Very full and nipping back onto middle. Ishan Kishan drives it down the ground towards long on. The timing on that shot is not right and the fielders manage to stop it from going to the boundary. The batters have run three by then.

Pramod Madushan to Ishan Kishan, No run.

Pramod Madushan to Ishan Kishan, A dot to start the innings. Pramod Madushan bowls this on length and nipping back on the off stump. Ishan Kishan times the shot well and pushes the ball towards cover.

Hardik Pandya to Matheesha Pathirana, OUT! CAUGHT! Done and dusted in a flash! Hardik Pandya bowls this one back of a length around off. Matheesha Pathirana stays back and pushes tentatively at it. The ball goes off the outer half to the left of point where Ishan Kishan takes a good catch. Pathirana departs the first ball and Pandya ends up with three wickets. Sri Lanka have been bundled out for a meager total of 50!

Hardik Pandya to Pramod Madushan, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Hardik Pandya gets his second wicket and Sri Lanka are now 9 down. Pandya goes full and wide outside off, inviting the drive. Pramod Madushan's eyes light up and he looks to smash it through the covers. Madushan gets a thick outside edge that flies to the first slip and Virat Kohli there takes a sharp catch with both hands falling on his back.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dushan Hemantha, Flighted delivery, on a length and around middle, Dushan Hemantha stays back to defend.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dushan Hemantha, A touch shorter, turning into middle and leg, Dushan Hemantha uses the depth of the crease to nudge it onto the leg side.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dushan Hemantha, Nagging length once again, around off and this one just turns back in a touch. Dushan Hemantha goes on the back foot to defend but the ball just beats the outside edge.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dushan Hemantha, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dushan Hemantha, Nicely bowled! Flights it up on a nagging length around off and gets it to turn away from the right-hander. Dushan Hemantha has a feel for it but is beaten.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pramod Madushan, Floats it up on middle and leg, Pramod Madushan flicks it away through mid-wicket for a single and there's a round of applause from the crowd as the 50 has finally come up for Sri Lanka.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, Full and wide outside off, inviting the drive. Dushan Hemantha does go after it but is beaten past the outside edge.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, Banged in on a hard length over middle, Dushan Hemantha hops back to keep it down on the deck.

Mohammed Siraj to Pramod Madushan, Leg bye! A touch fuller and on the pads, Pramod Madushan misses the ball and the ball deflects off the pads past square leg. They get a leg bye.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, Full again onto the stumps, pushed away through the cover region for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, Oh, no! The bowler won't be pleased about that. Full this time and angling back into the stumps, Dushan Hemantha looks to take it on but gets an inside edge past the stumps down to fine leg. the batters take to and it is Virat Kohli who collects the throw at the keeper's end and has an unnecessary shy at the bowler's end. There's no one backing up and the ball runs away to the fence for four extra runs.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, That one came back a long way! Goes wider of the crease and bowls it on a good length wide of off, the ball pitches and just keeps coming back in. Dushan Hemantha looks to play at it but is beaten on the inside edge.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, WIDE! On a good length and just sliding it down the leg side, wide called.

Hardik Pandya to Pramod Madushan, Ouch, Pramod Madushan has been hit flush on the helmet! Another attempted bouncer from Hardik Pandya, bowled on off and angling it in. Madushan sits down to duck but the ball just skids on instead of bouncing and hits the sticker of the helmet.

Hardik Pandya to Pramod Madushan, Fullish delivery on off stump, Pramod Madushan opens up the off side and hits it straight to extra cover.

Hardik Pandya to Pramod Madushan, Hits the length hard and angles it onto middle, Pramod Madushan stays back and blocks it on the leg side.

Hardik Pandya to Dunith Wellalage, OUT! CAUGHT! A well-directed bouncer from Hardik Pandya and he now gets into the wicket-taking act. This is bowled at around 132 clicks over leg stump but the height is good and Dunith Wellalage gets all tangled up. Wellalage tries to go deep in his crease and fend the ball but the ball takes the glove and lobs up in the air. KL Rahul comes forward a bit and pouches it safely. India just 2 wickets away now from bundling Sri Lanka out.

Hardik Pandya to Dushan Hemantha, Fuller and around off, just eased through the cover region for a single.

Hardik Pandya to Dushan Hemantha, Pitched up on the middle stump, Dushan Hemantha pushes it out to mid on.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, Full and attacking the stumps, Dunith Wellalage keeps it out.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, Length ball, a fair bit outside off, Dushan Hemantha looks to punch it away but gets it off the outer half down to third man for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, FOUR! Oh, that is a fine shot! Overpitched on middle and leg, Dushan Hemantha with a gentle nudge and he gets it in front of mid-wicket. The ball races away to the fence for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, Goes full and straight now, Dushan Hemantha manages to keep it out.

Mohammed Siraj to Dushan Hemantha, WIDE! Full and angling well down the leg side, Dushan Hemantha misses the flick and a wide is called.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, OUT! TIMBER! Mohammed Siraj has his sixth wicket of the game! Pitches this one up on off stump, angling it in. Kusal Mendis looks a bit twitchy out there as he tries to go across the line once again but doesn't move his feet. In the end, Mendis ends up playing all around a straight ball and the ball goes between bat and pad to crash into the stumps. Siraj brings out the well-known 'Siuu' celebration once again and Sri Lanka are now 7 down.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Swing and a miss! Hard length around off, swinging away. Kusal Mendis has a wild swing across the line and his feet go nowhere as he misses the ball completely.

Hardik Pandya to Dunith Wellalage, Banged in short over leg, Dunith Wellalage is hurried but manages to hook it away over the square leg region and picks up a couple of runs.

Hardik Pandya to Dunith Wellalage, Fuller one around off and middle, angling away, Dunith Wellalage stays back and gets squared up before the ball hits the pads. Half an appeal for LBW but the impact seems outside off.

Hardik Pandya to Dunith Wellalage, hard length, angling across the left-hander, Dunith Wellalage hangs back and dabs it down toward backward point.

Hardik Pandya to Dunith Wellalage, Length ball on off stump, Dunith Wellalage stays put and defends it under his eyes.

Hardik Pandya to Dunith Wellalage, Pitches this one up around the off stump, Dunith Wellalage solidly defends it toward cover.

Hardik Pandya to Dunith Wellalage, Pandya starts right on the money! Bowls it on a hard length right around the top of off and going away. Dunith Wellalage plays inside the line of the ball.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Fuller and on off. Kusal Mendis defends it off his front door as the ball rolls away towards cover.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Short and outside off. Kusal Mendis leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Edged but short! Mohammed Siraj bowls this on length and in line of off. Kusal Mendis tries to defend it but nicks the ball on the outside edge. Kusal Mendis is lucky as the ball dips just at the right moment as Virat Kohli was getting into a catching position.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, On the hard length and over middle. Kusal Mendis catches an outside edge onto his pads.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, Full again and outside off. Dunith Wellalage drives it to cover for a single to get to the other end.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, On length and just outside off. This one kept low and missed the off stump as Dunith Wellalage left it alone.

Jasprit Bumrah to Dunith Wellalage, On length and on pads. Dunith Wellalage flicks it away towards mid-wicket for a single to end the over. A good over for Sri Lanka.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Fuller, and on the stumps. Kusal Mendis blocks it as the ball rolls away to the off side for a quick single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, FOUR AGAIN! Jasprit Bumrah with a length delivery on off. Kusal Mendis is lucky to have caught the outside edge which didn't carry to the fielder at slip. The ball rolls away wide of slip all the way to the third man fence for a boundary.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Full again on leg. Kusal Mendis has blocked it solidly.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! What a shot! Jasprit Bumrah bowls this short and wide outside off. Kusal Mendis gets on top of the bounce and cuts it over point and all the way to the fence for four runs.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Full and straight on middle. Kusal Mendis drives it wide of mid off. The fielder there makes a good stop and the ball rolls away towards long on. The fielder stops it as the batters run two.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, On length and outside off. Dunith Wellalage backs out from the shot and lets the ball go to the keeper. Another good over from Mohammed Siraj.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, Full again and on middle and leg. Dunith Wellalage flicks it away to the fielder atmid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, On the hard length over off. Dunith Wellalage tries to cut it close to his body but is beaten by the bounce.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, On the good length gain outside off. Dunith Wellalage doesn't want to play this one as the ball travels to the keeper.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, On length and outside off. Dunith Wellalage is left surprised by the excessive bounce.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Fuller and on the pads. Kusal Mendis flicks it over the infield towards deep square leg for one to begin the over.

Jasprit Bumrah to Dunith Wellalage, A bouncer outside off from around the wicket to end the over. Dunith Wellalage doesn't offer any shot as he watches it go to the keeper.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Shorter and on the thigh pads. The ball rolls away towards fine leg after deflecting off Kusal Mendis's pads. The batters take a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, On the hard length and angling on the pads. Kusal Mendis pats it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Full again and straight on off. Kusal Mendis blocks it solidly.

Jasprit Bumrah to Dunith Wellalage, Fuller and on the pads from Jasprit Bumrah. Dunith Wellalage just nudges it towards deep square leg. The fielder has a long chase and manages to stop the ball. The batters have run three.

Jasprit Bumrah to Dunith Wellalage, Full and outside off. Dunith Wellalage opts not to play this one as it carries to the keeper.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, Fuller and on off just swinging in on the left-hander. Dunith Wellalage drives it to mid off with good timing for a single to get off the mark. Another good over from Mohammed Siraj.

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, On the hard length and outside off. Dunith Wellalage doesn't offer a shot for this one.

Mohammed Siraj to Dasun Shanaka, OUT! TIMBER! Mohammed Siraj has his fifer and is in the 3rd over of his first spell. What an amazing display of bowling. He bowls this fuller and on the stumps. The ball just nips away after bouncing and beats Dasun Shanaka as he tries to drive it down the ground. The ball crashes into the off stump confirming the wicket of the skipper. Mohammed Siraj hits his favourite Siuu celebration. India is at a very strong position as Sri Lanka is six down.

Mohammed Siraj to Dasun Shanaka, On length and outside off. Dasun Shanaka threw his bat at it but couldn't quite connect. Beaten again!

Mohammed Siraj to Dasun Shanaka, JAFFA! Another full ball by Mohammed Siraj swinging away from off. Dasun Shanaka tries to drive it but is beaten again.

Mohammed Siraj to Dasun Shanaka, Beaten! Mohammed Siraj bowls this fuller and swinging away just outside off. Dasun Shanaka tries to block it but is beaten by the swing as the ball just goes past the outside edge. Mohammed Siraj is pumped up as he appeals.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Full and quick on off. Kusal Mendis edges it to the fielder at point. A maiden over for Jasprit Bumrah.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, On a good length and way outside off swinging back in. Kusal Mendis doesn't offer a shot for this one. Five dots in a row in this over.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Fuller, and an outswinger this time outside off. Kusal Mendis drives it to the fielder at cover.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Full again and angling down leg. Kusal Mendis misses his flick as the ball hits his pads.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Short and straight over middle. Kusal Mendis blocks it solidly down the ground.

Mohammed Siraj to Dhananjaya de Silva, OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj has FOUR wickets in the same over! Unbelievable from Mohammed Siraj! He bowls this fuller and swinging away from the outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva tries to reach for it but feathers it on the outside edge. KL Rahul behind the stumps takes an easy catch to give India another breakthrough. Sri Lanka are in deep trouble here as half the team walks back. What an over from Mohammed Siraj.

Mohammed Siraj to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! On a hat trick ball! What a way to get off the mark. Mohammed Siraj bowls this on the hard length and over middle. Dhananjaya de Silva has just driven it towards mid on. The field is set on the off side and the area near long on is left vacant. Mohammed Siraj has a long run towards the fence to stop the ball but fails to do it.  A much-needed boundary for Sri Lanka.

Mohammed Siraj to Charith Asalanka, OUT! CAUGHT! Back-to-back wickets for Mohammed Siraj! He is on a hat-trick. He bowls this one fuller and in line with the off stump. The new man in, Charith Asalanka slices it away in the air towards point. Ishan Kishan, there takes a simple catch to give India another wicket. That is the third batter for Sri Lanka to be dismissed for a duck in this match. Mohammed Siraj is on fire here.

Mohammed Siraj to Sadeera Samarawickrama, OUT! LBW! Mohammed Siraj strikes again in the same over. This one was fuller and in line with the stumps with some outswing. Sadeera Samarawickrama is beaten as he tries to play it with a straight bat. The ball hits his pads and the players appeal. The umpire straight away raises his finger. Sadeera Samarawickrama has decided to review it. The big screen shows a clear gap between the bat and ball and the Ball Tracking confirms the wicket with three reds. Sadeera Samarawickrama is dismissed for a duck. What a start for India.

Mohammed Siraj to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Short and outside off with a hint of outswing. Sadeera Samarawickrama doesn't offer a shot for this one.

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! CAUGHT! What a catch! India are off to a solid start in the final! Mohammed Siraj bowls it on the hard length and swings away from off. Pathum Nissanka slices it as the ball is lofted towards backward point. The fielder there is Ravindra Jadeja who has shown excellent reflexes diving to his right and taking a stunning low catch to dismiss Pathum Nissanka. Sri Lanka are 2-wickets down now.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, On the hard length swinging away from outside off. Kusal Mendis shoulders arms and lets the keeper collect the ball. Another good over from Jasprit Bumrah giving away just a run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Fuller and straight on off. Kusal Mendis slices it towards Ravindra Jadeja at backward point.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, On a very good length again swinging away from off. Kusal Mendis is again left confused by the swing.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller and straighter on leg. Pathum Nissanka pats it to square leg and sets off for a quick single.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, A maiden over from Mohammed Siraj. He bowls this one fuller and just outside off with a hint of outswing. Kusal Mendis is again beaten as he looks to play a defensive shot.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, On the hard length and nipping away just outside off. Kusal Mendis looks to block it but is beaten again. Mohammad Siraj is unplayable out in the middle.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Shorter now and straight outside off. Kusal Mendis tries to block it but is beaten by the bounce.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, On the good length and swinging away outside off. Kusal Mendis doesn't offer a shot this time and lets it go to the keeper. Three dots in a row.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Beaten! Fuller now from Mohammed Siraj  and another outswinger outside off. Kusal Mendis looks for the drive but is beaten by the swing.

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, On length and nipping away from off. Kusal Mendis shoulders arms and lets the ball carry to the keeper.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pathum Nissanka, On the good length and over middle. Pathum Nissanka has blocked it down the ground. A very eventful first over comes to an end.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Fuller and quicker on middle. Kusal Mendis tries to block it but catches an outside edge making the ball roll towards deep third for a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, Shorter now and swinging away outside off. Kusal Mendis leaves it alone as the ball is away from the tram line. The umpire signals a wide.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! What a way to get off the mark! Jasprit Bumrah has erred his length as he bowls a juicy full toss outside off. Kusal Mendis drives it with good timing wide of mid off. The ball runs away to the fence for the first boundary of the match.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Perera, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Jasprit Bumrah has struck in the first over. Kusal Perera has been dismissed for a duck. Jasprit Bumrah bowls this on a very good length and another outswinger. Kusal Perera reaches for the ball this time but with no foot movement. The ball nicks the outside edge and goes towards the fielder at slip. It is the keeper, KL Rahul with the catch as he dives to his left. Brilliant bowling from Jasprit Bumrah as he gives India their first breakthrough.

Jasprit Bumrah to Kusal Perera, On the hard length from Jasprit Bumrah now and swinging away from outside off. Kuldeep Yadav tries to block it but is beaten by the swing.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pathum Nissanka, Jasprit Bumrah bowls this full and straight on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka manages an outer edge and is off the mark right away as the ball rolls away to third man for a single to begin the match.