India bundles out Sri Lanka for 50 in Asia Cup final
Colombo: In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Mohammad Siraj spearheaded an exceptional performance that left Sri Lanka reeling and ultimately bowled out for their lowest-ever One Day International (ODI) total against India. The Sri Lankan innings began with Jasprit Bumrah claiming the early wicket of Kusal Perera, setting the stage for Siraj's remarkable spell.
Mohammad Siraj's delivery was nothing short of exceptional, extracting considerable movement off the pitch and rendering the new ball virtually unplayable. He skillfully utilized both swing and seam movement, leaving the Sri Lankan batsmen struggling to respond. During the course of his sensational performance, Siraj etched his name into the record books by securing six crucial wickets. Particularly noteworthy was his spell during which he clinched four wickets in a single over, effectively sealing the match's fate.
Furthermore, Hardik Pandya entered the fray and contributed to Sri Lanka's downfall by securing three wickets. As a result of these combined efforts, Sri Lanka's innings unraveled rapidly, culminating in their dismissal for a mere 50 runs.
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2nd WODI: Jemimah's maiden ton sets up 116-run win and seals series for India
Rajkot, Jan 12: India, riding on Jemimah Rodrigues' maiden century in 50-over cricket, defeated Ireland by 116 runs in the second Women's ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Sunday.
Opting to bat, India amassed a mammoth 370 for 5 with skipper Smriti Mandhana (73), newcomer Pratika Rawal (67) and Harleen Deol (89) smashing half-centuries, while Jemimah cracked a 91-ball 102 against hapless Ireland bowlers.
In reply, Ireland keeper-batter Christina Coulter Reilly scored a fine 80 but her efforts were not enough with India spinner Deepti Sharma grabbing three wickets for 37 runs. Priya Mishra was the other successful India bowler taking two wickets.
Brief Scores:
India 370 for 5 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 73, Pratika Rawal 67, Harleen Deol 89, Jemimah Rodrigues 102; Orla Prendergast 2/75).
Ireland 254 for 7 in 50 overs (Sarah Forbes 38, Christina Coulter Reilly 80, Laura Delany 37; Deepti Sharma 3/37, Priya Mishra 2/53).
