Sri Lanka’s Second Lowest ODI Performance

Sri Lanka’s performance in the Asia Cup 2023 final against India at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo was nothing short of a disaster. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka’s innings unraveled dramatically. They were bowled out for just 50 runs in a mere 15.2 overs. The primary reason for this collapse was the sensational spell of fast bowling by India’s Mohammed Siraj, who picked up six wickets and completely dismantled Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. Mohammed Siraj’s outstanding performance in the Asia Cup 2023 final had a big impact on Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. At one stage during the game, Sri Lanka was down 6 wickets for only 12 runs on the scoreboard. This total of 50 stands as Sri Lanka’s second-lowest ODI total ever and was a major contributing factor in India’s comfortable victory in the final. 

Sri Lanka’s dismal total of 50 runs in the Asia Cup 2023 final against India stands as one of the lowest totals in the history of the tournament. To put it into perspective, the previous lowest total in the Asia Cup’s 50-over format was recorded by Bangladesh when they were bowled out for just 87 runs against Pakistan in the year 2000. Sri Lanka’s batting collapse in this final was indeed a significant and unfortunate moment in the tournament’s history. 

Sri Lanka’s lowest-ever ODI total of 43 runs came in a match against South Africa, where they were chasing a target of 301/8 set by the South African team. Unfortunately, Sri Lanka’s batting line-up collapsed, and they were bowled out for just 43 runs in 20.1 overs. This significant loss resulted in South Africa winning the match by a massive margin of 258 runs, making it one of the most one-sided ODI contests in cricket history.