Asia Cup’s Super 4 phase started with the thrilling match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Sri Lanka chose to bowl after winning the toss. Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a knock of 84 while Ibrahim Zadran also played a knock of 40. Afghanistan went on to post a total of 175 for six in 20 overs against Sri Lanka. For Sri Lanka, Dilshan Madushanka took two for 37 while Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Fernando bagged a wicket each.
While chasing the target of 176, Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis both scored 35 and 36 respectively. Sri Lanka had a flying start, they added 62 runs for the first wicket. However, Danushka Gunathilaka’s knock of 33 and Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s (31) power-hitting swung the match back in Sri Lanka’s favor.
Match Notes of Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka – Asia Cup 2022 – Super 4 Stage
Match Number: Match 7
Match Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Match’s Toss Result: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field.
Afghanistan Playing XI:
Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Samiullah Shinwari, Rashid Khan Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Reman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
Breif Scorecard of Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka – Asia Cup 2022 – Super 4 Stage
Afghanistan: 175/6 in 20 overs
Sri Lanka: 179/6 in 19.1 overs
Player Of The Match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 84*(45) – (Afghanistan)
RESULT: Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
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