Asia Cup 2023 Final: Shoaib Akhtar hails Mohammed Siraj for his fiery spell against Sri Lanka

Star Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled a devastating spell and registered an incredible figure of 6/21 in seven overs as Sri Lanka were bowled out for merely 50 in 15.4 overs in the Asia Cup final in Colombo on Sunday.

Siraj decimated the Sri Lankan batting order after skipper Dasun Shanaka opted to bat under overcast conditions.

In the process, Siraj became the first Indian to take four wickets in an over in the fifty-over format. Moreover, he equalled Sri Lanka legend Chaminda Vaas’ world record for fastest five-wicket haul, reaching the milestone in just 2.4 overs. He added another wicket to his name later in the innings when he dismissed Kusal Mendis for 17.

Following Siraj’s destructive spell, former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar – also known for his lethal pace and game-changing spells during his prime – had a brilliant four-word post. 

Taking to his official X account, Akhtar wrote, “That’s destruction & annihilation.”

Earlier, Akhtar had criticised the Men in Blue for their dismal show against weaker Bangladesh in the last match of the Super Four stage.