15 records that broke as India decimate Sri Lanka to win eighth title.

Delhi: India has won the Asia Cup title 7 times – in 1984, 1988, 1990/91, 1995, 2010, 2016, and 2018. India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: India defeated Sri Lanka in a one-sided final to win the Asia Cup for the 8th time. India last won the tournament in 2018. On Sunday, Mohammed Siraj took 6 for 21 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 50, the lowest ODI team total against India India reached their target in just 6.1 overs, winning the final with 263 balls to spare and all 10 wickets intact. This was India’s biggest winning margin in terms of balls remaining. The previous best was against Kenya in 2001, where they chased down a target of 91 with 231 balls to spare. Sri Lanka have been very impressive in the Asia Cup despite entering the World Cup after winning the Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. In the Super 4, Sri Lanka lost a closely-fought match against India before shocking Pakistan in a rain-hit match to reach the final. In front of cheering home fans, Sri Lanka’s batters showed poor commitment and paid the price for questionable shot-selection against two of the best pacers in the world.

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