The opening match of the T20Asia Cup 2022 was held between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on 27th August (Fri). Afghanistan after winning the toss decided to field first. Sri Lanka sent Nissanka and Kusal Mendi. Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi took two wickets in two balls. SL was 3/2 after 1 over. Naveen-ul-Haq picked up the wicket of Nissanka. SL was at 5/3 after 2 overs. Sri Lanka was struggling as another batter went back to the hut. SL was at 54/4 after 8 overs. Great bowling from the Afghan bowlers. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 105.
Hazratullah Zazai and Gurbaz went into the field for Afghanistan. Afghanistan was on fire as Gurbaz smashed 40 off just 18 balls. Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s breathtaking innings came to an end. Afghanistan was at 86/1 after 7 overs. The men in blue achieved the target in just 10.1 overs. Najibullah Zadran with the winning run and Hazratullah Zazai unbeaten runs of 37(28), Afghanistan won the match by 8 wickets.
Let’s take a look at the match details and scorecard.
MATCH DETAILS:
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Toss: Afghanistan has won the toss and opted to field.
SQUADS:
Sri Lanka Squad: Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan Squad: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
BRIEF SCORECARD:
Afghanistan: 106/2 (10.1 overs)
Sri Lanka: 105 (19.4 overs)
MAN OF THE MATCH: Fazalhaq Farooqi (3/11) (AFG)
RESULT: Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)
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