Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup (Cricket) due to Ajantha Mendis' great performance

Ajantha Mendis took 6 for 13


Congratulations Sri Lanka !!!

This is the first time Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup outside Sri Lanka. Even though they have won Asia Cup for three times this will be a great addition for their trophy collection.Mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis produced one of the most amazing bowling performances in the history of One-Day Internationals.

The 23-year-old Mendis returned the remarkable figures of six wickets for 13 runs in eight overs as India were dismissed for 173 in 39.3 overs after Sri Lanka had set them a target of 274 in the day-night final

Opener Sanath Jayasuriya was the backbone of their innings with 125 while Tillekeratne Dilshan made 56.

Mendis, declared both Man-of-the-Match and Man-of-the-Tournament, finished with 17 wickets in the tournament which was hosted for the first time by Pakistan.

President Pervez Musharraf, who graced the final as the chief guest, awarded the Asia Cup trophy besides the winners’ cheque for US$60,000 to Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene. Dhoni received the runners-up prize of $30,000 on behalf of his team.