During the high-stakes final match, Mohammed Siraj delivered an outstanding performance that saw him pick up six wickets in just 7 overs. His incredible bowling figures of 7-1-21-6 sent shockwaves through the Sri Lankan batting lineup and significantly contributed in bundling out the opponent for a mere total of 50 in 15.2 overs.
Also, it was Siraj’s best bowling figures in the 50-overs format.
As social media users dug into Archer’s old tweet, they stumbled upon his 2015 post, which read, “5 for 4? Well bowled to you sir.”
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‘Only Archer can predict this’
Fans believe that Archer’s tweet displayed a sense of admiration for Siraj’s remarkable bowling skills.
Siraj’s extraordinary performance in the final match also set a new record for the fastest five-wicket haul in One Day International (ODI) cricket.
Cricket fans and IPL teams alike applauded Siraj for his historic achievement, and the resurgence of Archer’s tweet added a touch of nostalgia to the moment.
Riding on Siraj’s impressive spell of fast bowling, India bundled out Sri Lanka in their home ground for a paltry total of 50.
Sri Lankan batters to Siraj be like#OneFamily #AsiaCup2023 #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/dhixY0et0O
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 17, 2023
7⃣-1⃣-2⃣1⃣-6⃣
It was a SPELL!
The many moods of a captivating Mohd. Siraj bowling display!
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 17, 2023
wickets!
️ performance!
slips still in place!
cheers!
minutes of silence for the haters!
magician – Mohammed Siraj!
#PlayBold #AsiaCup2023 #INDvSL #AsiaCupFinal @mdsirajofficial pic.twitter.com/VvdH4Nl06B
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 17, 2023
Siraj blew away Sri Lanka!
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) September 17, 2023
Scenes at Colombo
Courtesy: Mohd. 5IRAJpic.twitter.com/CCXuOkRR7n
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 17, 2023
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