SL vs AFG: The match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2023 on Tuesday was incredibly thrilling. Afghanistan faced defeat in this match by just two runs. Sri Lanka had set a target of 292 runs for Afghanistan to achieve.
In the Asia Cup 2023, a highly exciting match unfolded between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on Tuesday. Afghanistan suffered a heart-wrenching loss by just two runs in a closely contested battle. Sri Lanka had set a target of 292 runs for Afghanistan to chase. The Afghanistan team, which stepped onto the field to pursue this target, managed to score 289 runs in 37.4 overs. The Afghanistan captain appeared visibly disheartened after the defeat.
A Nail-Biting Encounter Sees Sri Lanka Triumph by Just Two Runs
The Sri Lankan team, batting first, accumulated 291 runs while losing 8 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Kusal Mendis was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, amassing 84 runs from 92 balls, including six fours and three sixes. Pathum Nissanka contributed 41 runs from 40 balls. Gulbadin Naib bowled brilliantly for Afghanistan, claiming 4 wickets. Additionally, Rashid Khan secured 2 wickets, while Mujeeb ur Rahman took 1 wicket.
In pursuit of the target, the Afghanistan team managed to score 289 runs in 37.4 overs. Mohammad Nabi was the standout performer for Afghanistan, scoring 65 runs from 32 balls, featuring 6 fours and 5 sixes. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi played a commendable innings, contributing 59 runs from 66 balls, with the assistance of 3 fours and 1 six. Kasun Rajitha was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka, securing 4 wickets. Dunith Wellage and Dhananjaya de Silva managed to claim 2 wickets each, while Mathisha Pathirana and Mahish Teekshana took 1 wicket apiece.
Afghanistan fought hard to tilt the match in their favor, but the continuous fall of wickets became the primary reason for their defeat. Afghanistan’s star player, Rashid Khan, stood at the crease unbeaten with 27 runs from 16 balls. The relentless loss of wickets ultimately led to their downfall, leaving Rashid Khan helpless on the other end. Afghanistan’s players were unable to secure a victory in this match.
