On September 17, 2023, at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, India secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final. This victory marked India’s eighth Asia Cup title, with their previous win dating back to 2018. Sri Lanka, after winning the toss, chose to bat first but were dismissed for a mere 50 runs, marking the lowest total ever recorded in an Asia Cup final.
Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking 6 wickets for 21 runs. In reply, India chased down the target in just 6.1 overs without losing a wicket. Ishan Kishan scored 23 runs off 18 balls, while Shubhman Gill scored 27 runs off 19 balls.
Asia Cup 2023 Champions And Their Prize Money
Below check out each Asia Cup 2023 player’s prize money and their performance. Kuleddp Yadav won the title of man of the tournament and Mohammad Siraj won the title of man of the match.
- Asia Cup 2023 Winner- India (8th title) (Prize Money- $1,50000)
- Asia Cup 2023 runner-up- Sri Lanka (Prize Money- $75,000)
- Asia Cup 2023 Man of the Tournament- Kuldeep Yadav (Prize Money- $15,000)
- Asia Cup 2023 most runs- S Gill (302)
- Asia Cup 2023 Man of the Match (Final) – Mohammed Siraj ( Prize Money- $5000)
- Asia Cup 2023 most wickets- M Pathirana (SL)- 11