The clash between the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team and the Afghanistan National Cricket Team delivered an exciting contest filled with competitive batting, disciplined bowling, and key turning points that kept fans engaged throughout the match. Below is the complete match scorecard and summary of how both teams performed across innings.
Match Summary
This limited-overs encounter saw Afghanistan putting up a strong fight with both bat and ball, but Sri Lanka’s experienced middle order and tactical bowling attack helped them gain control at crucial moments. The match showcased emerging talent as well as seasoned performers from both sides.
Afghanistan Innings – 1st Batting
Afghanistan started cautiously but lost early wickets under pressure from Sri Lankan pacers.
Afghanistan Scorecard:
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Total: 248/9 in 50 overs
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Top Scorer: Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 62 (58)
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Ibrahim Zadran – 44 (67)
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Hashmatullah Shahidi – 39 (52)
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Mohammad Nabi – 31 (28)
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Extras: 14
Bowling Highlights (Sri Lanka)
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Kasun Rajitha – 3/42 (10 overs)
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Wanindu Hasaranga – 2/38 (10 overs)
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Maheesh Theekshana – 2/41 (10 overs)
Sri Lanka’s spin attack controlled the middle overs effectively, slowing Afghanistan’s scoring rate after a steady start.
Sri Lanka Innings – Chase
Chasing 249, Sri Lanka began aggressively but faced resistance from Afghanistan’s spin trio.
Sri Lanka Scorecard:
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Total: 252/6 in 48.3 overs
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Pathum Nissanka – 73 (85)
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Kusal Mendis – 55 (60)
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Charith Asalanka – 41 (44)
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Dasun Shanaka – 28* (22)
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Dhananjaya de Silva – 19 (25)
Bowling Highlights (Afghanistan)
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Rashid Khan – 2/45 (10 overs)
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman – 1/40 (10 overs)
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Fazalhaq Farooqi – 2/46 (9 overs)
Despite Rashid Khan’s brilliance in the middle overs, Sri Lanka’s calm finishing under pressure ensured they reached the target with 9 balls remaining.
Key Moments of the Match
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Early breakthroughs by Sri Lankan pacers restricted Afghanistan’s top order momentum.
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A crucial 92-run partnership between Nissanka and Mendis stabilized Sri Lanka’s chase.
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Rashid Khan’s double strike brought Afghanistan back into the game temporarily.
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Shanaka’s finishing innings sealed the victory for Sri Lanka.
Result
Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
Conclusion
The match between the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team and the Afghanistan National Cricket Team proved to be a thrilling contest, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Afghanistan cricket and Sri Lanka’s consistency in pressure situations. Both teams showed excellent skill, but Sri Lanka’s experience in chasing targets ultimately made the difference.
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