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Highlights | AFG Vs SL ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Live Cricket Score and Updates: Afghanistan Beat Sri Lanka By 7 Wickets
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka (AFG vs SL), ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Match Highlights Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Afghanistan`s impressive chase, losing 5 wickets, resulted in back-to-back wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, totalling 528 runs, easily surpassing Sri Lanka`s 241.
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AFG vs SL Live: Afghanistan Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi
"Quite happy and proud of the team. Happy for the way we performed in all 3 departments. Last game gave us lot of confidence and belief that we can chase any kind of target. It was a very professional performance from the bowlers today. All the coaching and managing staff are working hard and giving us confidence. Especially Jonathan (Trott) he is always positive, before Pakistan game he told me one word and that changed my mindset a lot. As a captain you should lead from the front and that's what I am trying to do, I will try to maintain that in the rest of the tournament. Rashid Khan is a special player and the best player in the world. He (Rashid Khan) is a very energetic guy and always keeps the team very lively. I want to congratulate all the Afghanistan supporters and especially want to thank the Indian fans for coming out and supporting us."
AFG vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Captain Kusal Mendis
"We didn't do enough with the bat. 300 or maybe 280 would have been sufficient, but not to be. Bowlers have done well in the first 10 overs and the dew has come in little bit and then it became a little hard to bowl the spinners. Actually there was dew today and the ball came on to the bat nicely in the second innings. He (Madushanka) has done really well, in the first couple of games as well and hope he will continue his form going forward."
AFG vs SL Live: Fazalhaq Farooqi After Winning Player of the Match
"Thanks to the Almighty, nice to have 3 wins in the tournament, happy to have contributed to the team win. I was looking for swing with the new ball, but I didn't get it, so I just kept it simple, hit the right areas, didn't want to concede boundaries and that's how I succeeded. We conceded too many runs in the last few overs (in the previous matches), we put in the hard yards in the nets, bowling with accuracy and trying out as many variations as possible. That's exactly what we went out and did in the match today."
AFG vs SL Live: We Should Stop Calling It An Upset!
Afghanistan's impressive back-to-back chasing performances against Pakistan and Sri Lanka saw them lose just 5 wickets while scoring a total of 528 runs. Rashid Khan, in his 100th ODI, celebrated with teammates as they thanked the supportive crowd. Sri Lanka's 241 was insufficient on a good batting pitch, with Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah, and Shahidi notching fifties for Afghanistan to secure the victory. Sri Lankan bowling had moments of brilliance but lacked the necessary runs to apply pressure on the required rate.
AFG vs SL Live: Afghanistan Win By 7 Wickets
Afghanistan has become a force to reckon now with three wins in this World Cup. They have beaten three former champion sides now.
LIVE Score
SL 241 (49.3)
AFG 242/3 (45.2)
Afghanistan won by 7 wktsAFG vs SL Live: Azmatullah Hits Fifty
Azmatullah completes a fifty with a quick single to backward point, while Rajitha concedes runs with a mix of well-placed shots and a near miss by Nissanka in the field.
LIVE Score AFG 223/3 (43) CRR: 5.19 REQ: 2.71
Afghanistan need 19 runs in 42 ballsAFG vs SL Live: Boundary For Azmatullah
Azmatullah plays a sweeping shot for a boundary after a near miss near the boundary, while Shahidi manages to sneak in a run off a wide ball; Theekshana keeps a steady line and length.
LIVE Score AFG 207/3 (41) CRR: 5.05 REQ: 3.89
Afghanistan need 35 runs in 54 ballsAFG vs SL Live: Afghanistan Near Big Win
Theekshana bowls a variety of deliveries, with Shahidi and Azmatullah taking singles and pushing Afghanistan closer to their target of 50 more runs.
LIVE Score AFG 193/3 (39) CRR: 4.95 REQ: 4.45
Afghanistan need 49 runs in 66 ballsAFG vs SL Live: Afghanistan Running Away With Game
Theekshana delivers a mix of deliveries, with Azmatullah and Shahidi taking singles, including a swept shot by Shahidi that lacked control.
LIVE Score AFG 178/3 (37) CRR: 4.81 REQ: 4.92
Afghanistan need 64 runs in 78 ballsAFG vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Need Quick Wickets
Chameera delivers a series of well-placed deliveries, with Azmatullah and Shahidi taking singles to rotate the strike, retaining it with a drive to sweeper cover.
LIVE Score AFG 158/3 (34.1) CRR: 4.62 REQ: 5.31
Afghanistan need 84 runs in 95 ballsAFG vs SL Live: Afghanistan On Top
Sri Lanka's Rajitha's spirited spell dismissed Rahmat Shah, offering a glimmer of hope, though Afghanistan remains the clear favourite with 7 wickets in hand and 97 runs needed, but cricket's uncertainties keep the game open.
LIVE Score AFG 149/3 (32) CRR: 4.66 REQ: 5.17
Afghanistan need 93 runsAFG vs SL Live: Tight Over For Sri Lanka
Rajitha delivers a mix of lengths and angles, with Shahidi surviving a close call while attempting an upper-cut in the over.
LIVE Score AFG 139/3 (30) CRR: 4.63 REQ: 5.15
Afghanistan need 103 runsAFG vs SL Live: Afghanistan 3 Down
Rahmat, who was steadily taking the match away, is caught by Karunaratne, providing a much-needed wicket for Sri Lanka, and they celebrate as Rahmat departs for 62 from 74 balls with 7 boundaries.
LIVE Score AFG 131/3 (28) CRR: 4.68 REQ: 5.05
Afghanistan need 111 runsAFG vs SL Live: Rahmat Shah Hits Fifty
Chameera bowls a mix of deliveries, including a boundary by Rahmat, who becomes the second Afghan batter with consecutive 50+ scores in World Cups, and Rahmat reaches his 25th ODI fifty.
LIVE Score AFG 120/2 (26) CRR: 4.62 REQ: 5.08
Afghanistan need 122 runsAFG vs SL Live: Rahmat Shah Near Fifty
In this over from Theekshana, Rahmat and Shahidi collect 3 runs with well-placed shots, including a beautifully played drive for four by Rahmat.
LIVE Score AFG 112/2 (24) CRR: 4.67 REQ: 5
Afghanistan need 130 runsAFG vs SL Live: 100 Up For Afghanistan
In this over from Chameera, Rahmat and Shahidi manage to score 2 runs with controlled shots, including a fortunate top-edge six by Shahidi, and an additional run is scored off a short delivery.
LIVE Score AFG 101/2 (22) CRR: 4.59 REQ: 5.04
Afghanistan need 141 runsAFG vs SL Live: Mathews Into The Attack
In this over from Mathews, Shahidi and Rahmat manage to score 1 run each with defensive shots, and there's an unnecessary fielding error by Theekshana on the last ball.
LIVE Score AFG 87/2 (20) CRR: 4.35 REQ: 5.17
Afghanistan need 155 runsAFG vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Strikes
Ibrahim Zadran is caught by Karunaratne off Madushanka's short ball for 39 runs, breaking a dangerous partnership.
LIVE Score AFG 74/2 (16.5) CRR: 4.4 REQ: 5.07
Afghanistan need 168 runsAFG vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Need Wickets
Theekshana delivered a variety of balls, resulting in runs, misses, and a leg-before-wicket appeal.
LIVE Score AFG 67/1 (15) CRR: 4.47 REQ: 5
Afghanistan need 175 runsAFG vs SL Live: Afghanistan Bounce Back
Theekshana bowled two singles to Rahmat and one run to Ibrahim Zadran while also delivering a wide and a dot ball.
LIVE Score AFG 56/1 (12) CRR: 4.67 REQ: 4.89
Afghanistan need 186 runsAFG vs SL Live: Fifty Up For Afghanistan
Ibrahim Zadran scored a well-placed boundary with excellent timing, and Rahmat faced a mixture of deliveries including a leg-side flick in the over by Theekshana.
LIVE Score AFG 50/1 (10.2) CRR: 4.84 REQ: 4.84
Afghanistan need 192 runsAFG vs SL Live: Boundary Against Rajitha
Rajitha bowled a mix of good-length deliveries, including a boundary from Rahmat on the fourth ball.
LIVE Score AFG 40/1 (8) CRR: 5 REQ: 4.81
Afghanistan need 202 runsAFG vs SL Live: Ibrahim Zadran On Attack
Ibrahim Zadran hit a stylish six, and then there were a series of dot balls with good fielding and a wide from Rajitha in the over.
LIVE Score AFG 27/1 (6) CRR: 4.5 REQ: 4.89
Afghanistan need 215 runsAFG vs SL Live: Early Strike For Sri Lanka
Madushanka's inswinger shatters Gurbaz's stumps for a golden duck, giving Sri Lanka an ideal beginning.
LIVE Score AFG 14/1 (4) CRR: 3.5 REQ: 4.96
Afghanistan need 228 runsAFG vs SL Live: Innings Break
Sri Lanka's innings concludes at 241 runs with Rajitha's run-out as he attempts a quick single and is found well short by Gurbaz's precise throw.
LIVE Score SL 241 (49.3) CRR: 4.87
Innings BreakAFG vs SL Live: Mathews Out
Mathews departs after a smart catch by Nabi, giving Fazalhaq Farooqi his fourth wicket, and it's a crucial breakthrough that could impact the match by 10-15 runs. Mathews c Nabi b Fazalhaq Farooqi 23(26) [4s-1 6s-1].
LIVE Score SL 239/9 (48.3) CRR: 4.93
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Sri Lanka 8 Down
Fazalhaq Farooqi dismisses Theekshana with a yorker, ending their partnership after Theekshana's contribution of 29 runs.
LIVE Score SL 233/8 (47.4) CRR: 4.89
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Big Six For Sri Lanka
Naveen-ul-Haq bowls a mix of singles and a cheeky six to Mathews and Theekshana in the 45th over.
LIVE Score SL 222/7 (46) CRR: 4.83
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: 200 up for Sri Lanka
Theekshana scored two boundaries, one with a well-placed steer behind square on the off-side and another with a drilled shot wide of cover, breaking a sequence of dots and ones, while the other deliveries were either defended or left alone.
LIVE Score SL 208/7 (44) CRR: 4.73
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Need Partnership
Azmatullah bowled a series of deliveries, with Theekshana and Mathews scoring singles off them, except for the last one which was defended.
LIVE Score SL 193/7 (42) CRR: 4.6
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Another wicket falls
Chameera run out at the bowler's end by a direct hit from Ibrahim Zadran, adding to Sri Lanka's troubles.
LIVE Score SL 185/7 (40) CRR: 4.62
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Another wicket falls
Chameera run out at the bowler's end by a direct hit from Ibrahim Zadran, adding to Sri Lanka's troubles.
LIVE Score SL 185/7 (40) CRR: 4.62
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Another wicket falls
Chameera run out at the bowler's end by a direct hit from Ibrahim Zadran, adding to Sri Lanka's troubles.
LIVE Score SL 185/7 (40) CRR: 4.62
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Sri Lanka In Deep Trouble
Asalanka departs, caught by Rashid Khan at mid-off, after playing a sloppy shot, adding to Sri Lanka's troubles.
LIVE Score SL 180/6 (38.5) CRR: 4.64
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: SL 5 Down
Rashid Khan dismisses Dhananjaya with a wrong 'un, as DDS plays a loose shot, leaving his team in trouble. Rashid is delighted with the wicket. Dhananjaya is out for 14 (26 balls, 1 four).
LIVE Score SL 168/5 (37) CRR: 4.54
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Fazalhaq Farooqi Back Into The Attack
Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a variety of deliveries, including a change of pace and a fuller length one, as the batsmen either defend or take singles.
LIVE Score SL 166/4 (35) CRR: 4.74
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Rebuild
Mujeeb bowled a variety of deliveries, but the batters managed only singles and no boundaries.
LIVE Score SL 154/4 (32.1) CRR: 4.79
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Another One For Mujeeb
Samarawickrama falls victim to Mujeeb, dismissed leg before wicket! Mujeeb is causing a stir by claiming two wickets in just four balls from his spell. Samarawickrama, on the other hand, has been adjudged lbw and has opted to challenge the umpire's decision. Samarawickrama departs after scoring 36 runs from 40 balls, including 3 boundaries.
LIVE Score
SL 139/4 (29.1) CRR: 4.77
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Mujeeb Strikes
Kusal Mendis and Samarawickrama collect singles off Mujeeb with delicate nudges and well-placed shots to both leg and off sides.
LIVE Score SL 134/3 (27.4) CRR: 4.84
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Rebuild
Kusal Mendis and Samarawickrama collect singles off Mujeeb with delicate nudges and well-placed shots to both leg and off sides.
LIVE Score SL 131/2 (27) CRR: 4.85
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Nabi Into The Attack
Nabi bowls to Samarawickrama, who scores 1 run to fine leg. He follows it up with 2 runs, flicking a low full delivery. Samarawickrama then flicks to mid-wicket for no run, and to square leg on the next ball. Kusal Mendis flicks for 1 run, with a commentator noting that 280 runs would be challenging for Afghanistan on this pitch.
LIVE Score SL 125/2 (25) CRR: 5
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Big Over For Sri Lanka
Samarawickrama hits two consecutive fours with elegant drives, followed by a powerful pull, and then there are singles for Kusal Mendis in this over by Azmatullah.
LIVE Score SL 107/2 (22.1) CRR: 4.83
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: SL 2 Down
Nissanka, after a delayed review request, was dismissed caught by Gurbaz off Azmatullah's delivery, which had extra bounce and moved just outside off, as he edged it while attempting to hit it square on the off-side, but the review couldn't be taken within the time limit, ending his innings at 46 runs from 60 balls with 5 fours.
LIVE Score SL 87/2 (20) CRR: 4.35
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Nissanka Near Fifty
Azmatullah bowled, with Nissanka driving a full-length ball to sweeper cover for a single, followed by Kusal Mendis punching a back-of-length ball to the same field for one run, flicking a full ball through mid-wicket for two runs, and then delivering a superb cut shot for four, with an extra-wide and a short ball that Kusal Mendis comfortably ducked under.
LIVE Score SL 84/1 (18) CRR: 4.67
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Rashid Khan Into The Attack
Rashid Khan bowled, and Nissanka managed to score a single with a punch to long-on, followed by a leg-sidish googly that hit Nissanka's pads, then a clipped shot to the left of short mid-wicket, and finally a full ball driven for two runs, while Kusal Mendis drove the full ball to long-on for a single in the same over.
LIVE Score SL 71/1 (16) CRR: 4.44
Afghanistan opt to bowlAFG vs SL Live: Azmatullah Appeals For LBW
Azmatullah bowls a series of deliveries to Nissanka, with a failed LBW appeal and Nissanka playing defensively, while the commentary discusses Afghanistan's chances in a match against Netherlands compared to Sri Lanka's tough fixtures.
LIVE Score SL 59/1 (14.1) CRR: 4.16
Afghanistan opt to bowlLIVE Updates Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Sri Lanka's 50 comes up
Azmatullah Omarzai makes an economical start, conceding just 2 runs in his first over. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis bring up team's 50. Nissanka is batting on 30 and Kusal Mendis is on 5.
SL are 50/1 in 12 overs vs Afghanistan
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pathum Nissanka on the charge
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka is stepping on the acclerator, smashes his 3rd boundary of the innings off Fazalhaq Farooqi to move along to 24. Kusal Mendis is batting on 2.
SL are 41/1 in 10 overs vs Afghanistan
LIVE Updates Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Pathum Nissanka smashes Mujeeb ur Rahman for 4
Pathum Nissanka gets first boundary off Mujeeb ur Rahman in Afghanistan spinner's 5th over to move along to 18. Kusal Mendis is batting on 1.
SL are 34/1 in 9 overs vs Afghanistan
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pathum Nissanka gets first four
Sri Lanka opener Pathun Nissanka drives Fazalhaq Farooqi through the covers for his first four of the innings to move along to 13. Kusal Mendis is batting on 0.
SL are 28/1 in 8 overs vs Afghanistan
LIVE Updates Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Fazalhaq Farooqi gets 1st wicket
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi takes a last minute review and it's upheld as Dimuth Karunaratne falls leg-before to Fazalhaq Farooqi for 15 after hitting his first boundary. Pathum Nissanka is batting on 7 and Kusal Mendis is on 0.
SL are 22/1 in 6 overs vs Afghanistan
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Watchful start from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne have made a watchful start. Nissanka is batting on 4 and Karunaratne is on 6. Meanwhile, Afghanistan keeper Ikram Alikhil has walked off the field after taking a painful blow on his finger in the last over and has dislocated his finger.
SL are 10/0 in 3 overs vs Afghanistan
LIVE Updates Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne off the mark with singles
Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne are off the mark with a couple of singles each off Mujeeb ur Rahman. Nissanka and Karunaratne are both batting on 2 each.
SL are 4/0 in 1 over vs Afghanistan
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Check Playing 11 HERE
A few changes in both Afghanistan and Sri Lanka teams for their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match. Pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi return to Afghanistan lineup to replace Noor Ahmed. A couple of changes for Sri Lanka as Dushmantha Chameera replaces injured Lahiru Kumara and Dimuth Karunaratne has come in place of out-of-form Kusal Perera. Check Playing 11 of both sides HERE...
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
LIVE Updates Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Hashmatullah Shahidi wins toss, Sri Lanka to bat first
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Monday.
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Toss to take place at 130pm IST
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis and Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi will be out for toss in the middle at the MCA Stadium in Pune at 130pm IST. Stay tuned from more updates from the middle in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match.
LIVE Updates Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Sadeera Samarawickrama aims for 1,000 ODI runs
In-form Sri Lanka batter Sadeera Samarawickrama (910) needs 90 runs to complete the landmark of 1,000 runs in ODIs. Can Samarawickrama reach this landmark in his next ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan in Pune today?
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Maheesh Theekshana close to 50 ODI wickets
Sri Lanka off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana (47) needs three wickets to complete 50 wickets in ODIs. Can Theekshana achieve this landmark in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan in Pune today?
LIVE Updates Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Mujeeb ur Rahman eyes 100 ODI wickets
Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman (97) needs three wickets to get to 100 wickets in ODIs. Can Mujeeb achieve this feat in the next ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka at the MCA Stadium in Pune today?
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Hashmatullah Shahidi eyes 2,000 ODI runs
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi is 57 runs away from reaching 2,000 ODI runs. Can Shahidi achieve this feat in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka in Pune today?
LIVE Updates Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Check Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Kusal Mendis or Rahmanullah Gurbaz? Sadeera Samarawickrama or Rashid Khan? Who should be your top fantasy picks?
Check Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Dream11 fantasy picks HERE.
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pathum Nissanka loves batting vs Afghans
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka's 296 runs is the most by a Sri Lanka batter against Afghanistan. It is also the most he's scored against a single nation. Can Nissanka continue his fine form against Afghanistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Pune today?
LIVE Updates Afghansitan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Check Live Streaming Details
Afghanistan will take on Sri Lanka in match no. 30 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Monday.
Check when and where to watch Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match live streaming for FREE HERE.
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka hold edge in head-to-head
Sri Lanka hold the edge over Sri Lanka in the head-to-head ODI matches between the two sides. Sri Lanka have won 7 out of 11 ODIs between the two teams while Afghanistan have won 3 and one game ended in no-result. Which team will come out on top when the two sides face off in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Pune today?
LIVE Updates Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Dushmantha Chameera to replace Lahiru Kumara
Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera will come into the side in place of Lahiru Kumara for the clash against Afghanistan in Pune, the 'Player of the Match' in the last game against England who has been ruled of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 due to thigh injury.
LIVE AFG vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fazalhaq Farooqi for Noor Ahmed
The Afghanistan cricket team have enjoyed a six-day break since their last ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match. Hashmatullah Shahidi's side are likely to bring back pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi to replace spinner Noor Ahmed for their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 clash against Sri Lanka on Monday in Pune.
AFG vs SL Live: Full Squads Of Both Teams
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil(w), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Najibullah Zadran
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AFG vs SL Cricket World Cup 2023 Highlights Score Updates: In successive matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan showcased remarkable proficiency in their chasing skills. In both contests, they lost just five wickets while accumulating a combined total of 528 runs. This impressive consistency in their approach to chasing down targets is a testament to their growing prowess in limited-overs cricket. Rashid Khan's milestone 100th ODI was celebrated with enthusiasm as he joined his teammates in acknowledging the support of the crowd.
In the game against Sri Lanka, the stage was set on a good batting pitch, and Sri Lanka's 241 runs were never going to be enough to mount any significant pressure. Although Afghanistan faced an early hiccup with Gurbaz's dismissal in the opening over, the rest of their batting order remained resilient. While Ibrahim Zadran missed out on a fifty, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah, and Shahidi each compiled fifties to ensure a relatively smooth chase. Sri Lanka's bowlers showed sparks of brilliance at times but lacked the cushion of a substantial target to defend, ultimately leading to Afghanistan's comfortable victory.
Follow Highlights Score And Updates From Match Number 30 Of ODI World Cup 2023 Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka.