On This Day in 2008, Sri Lanka Beat India by 100 Runs To Win Asia Cup
Mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis famously scalped six wickets for just 13 runs in the final. For India, Virender Sehwag top-scored with 60 runs off 36 balls.
The Sri Lankan cricket team, on this day in 2008, defeated India by a huge 100-run margin to win the Asia Cup, played in Karachi. Batting first, Sanath Jayasuriya powered Sri Lanka to 273 runs in 50 overs. In response, India, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, were bowled out for just 173 runs.
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