OVER VIEW:
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: Hello viewers warm welcome to our extensive broadcasts
of Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan from Sharjah Cricket Stadium. After a stunning
victory over rival Bangladesh in the group round, Dasun Shanka and company have
a difficult challenge when they take on high-flying Afghanistan in the opening
game of the Super 4 stage. Sri Lanka had chance to avenged their Asia cup opening
match loss against Afghanistan by winning the opening match of the Super Four
against the same opponent.
Earlier in the evening the opening game of the Super Fours at Sharjah, Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl against Afghanistan. Shanaka has decided to take the risk of batting last on this pitch, which will undoubtedly not be simple on a twisting track. In terms of team changes, Sri Lanka didn't make any adjustments, while Afghanistan only substituted Shinwari for Omarzai in their starting eleven. In the start of the innings Afghanistan openers Hazratullah Zazai and their Partner is Rehmatullah Gurbaz gave a brilliant and balustrading start for Afghanistan, but Sri Lanka dropped Rahmanullah Gurbaz very early in the match, He made them pay big time with his brilliant 84 in just 45 balls, He was ably supported by Ibrahim Zadran who scored 40 crucial runs.
However, A
stunning comeback was staged by the Lankan bowlers, who conceded only 37 runs
and claimed five wickets in the final five overs to limit Afghanistan to 175-6
in their 20 overs.
In the run chase, Sri Lankan team's opening pair got things
going quickly, scoring 62 runs. Bravo to their top ranking, where their well-known
figures took the lead, But in the middle over, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Danushka
Gunathilaka led their team, with the former leaping over the Afghan spinners.
Following the fall of captain Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka were left teetering at
119/4. The pair shared a 32-run stand and performed a rescue performance, also Bhanuka
Rajapaksa, Dhanushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka all scored
in the 30s, All in all, the Lankan boys
did a great job to contain Afghanistan, they were able to compile a formidable
total of 175/6 in the 20-over game, thus the damage had already been done, Srilanka beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets and
five balls to spare to register a massive win in the opening game of the Super
Four stage.
Post Match Presentation Ceremony:
Captain's Talk:
Muhammad Nabi (AFG): At the last end, 20–25 falls short. didn't field very well either. Moreover, I didn't bowl where I should have. The field today was better than when we played our most recent game versus Bangladesh (compared to that). We dropped some catches and didn't bowl particularly well. The circumstances might have been different.
Dashun Shanaka (SL): It is the consensus within the locker room. We as a team are confident that on wickets of this nature, we can chase anything. We are aware of the wicket's behaviour when chasing. Fernando, Hasaranga, and Theekshana, three boys, successfully carried out the plan. I was quite happy to watch how Mendis and Pathum began. The others then went after.
Player of the Match Rehmatullah Gurbaz: Naturally disappointed with the outcome. But it does occur. We were 25 runs short. I simply tried to be positive and play my natural game. Trott puts in a lot of effort for us. I'm very thrilled for him. From here, we'll carry it to the World Cup as well.
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