India, which has established itself as the dominant force in the Asia Cup, solidified its supremacy by securing a convincing 10-wicket victory over a weakened Sri Lankan side at the R. Premadasa stadium on Sunday. This resounding triumph over what was undeniably the second-best team in the competition reaffirmed the occasional ferocity of cricket, as many critics have pointed out. Putting all doubts to rest, India demonstrated their exceptional teamwork and skill.

The Asia Cup 2023 title says much about their combination of mental fortitude and remarkable presence of mind that the eight-time champions surprised no one in reserving one of their most devastating performances in a one-dayer. The Indian fans, who have had a magnificent contribution to the tournament in terms of supplying most of the noise and passion in its later stages, cheered their team to the end and created distinct echoes of Mumbai and Delhi in the finest moments of India’s success.