SL vs AFG T20 Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: Sri Lanka win by 4 wickets

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An all-round performance by bowlers followed by a superb opening partnership by openers helped Afghanistan register a thumping win over Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the opening encounter of Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium when the two sides met in the opener. Rahmatullah Gurbaz scored an impressive 40 runs in just 18 balls with the help of three boundaries and four sixes. He batted with a strike rate of 222. His partner Hazratullah Zazai scored 37 runs in just 28 balls with five boundaries and a six in it.

Tight bowling and a three-wicket haul by Fazalhaq Farooqi helped Afghanistan bundle out Sri Lanka for 105. Afghanistan were in control of the proceedings against Sri Lanka who lost eight wickets after Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field.

The top batting order of Lanka - Pathum Nissanka (3), Kusal Mendis (2) and Charith Asalanka (0) were dismissed cheaply. Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Danushka Gunthilaka added 44 runs for the fourth wicket before Danushka Gunathilaka was dismissed on 17 runs. After registering a record win against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka will be looking for revenge against Nabi's side on Saturday (September 3)

03 September 2022

23:00 IST

SL win with 4 wickets in hand

Sri Lanka win with 4 wickets in hand, Afghanistan fought very hard with all their heart but in the end an all-round effort from the Dasun Shanaka-led side guided them home. Rajapaksa 31 (14) helped his team big-time in the latter stages of the chase, all the Afghanistan bowlers including captain Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan gave their team a very big chance to win. However, a couple of drop catches handed Sri Lanka the edge in the end.

RECORD - Sri Lanka complete the highest successful T20I chase at Sharjah!

22:43 IST

GAME ON! - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Sri Lanka lose another wicket as Rashid Khan gets his man, Gunathilaka. SL need 19 runs in 17 balls with Hasaranga and Rajapaksa in the middle.

SL - 158/5 (17.2 Overs), Hasaranga 6 (3) & Rajapaksa 25 (11)

22:38 IST

BIG WICKET - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Dasun Shanaka 10 (9) caught by Najibullah bowled by Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Sri Lanka lose a big wicket as the skipper departs courtesy a brilliant boundary rope catch.

SL - 122/4 (14.3 Overs)

22:29 IST

Afghanistan attack - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Afghanistan are looking for a breakthrough desperately as Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka and Gunathilaka keep the flow of runs high.

SL - 119/3 (14 Overs), Shanaka 10 (8) & Gunathilaka 26 (15)

22:23 IST

Close contest - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Sri Lanka have lost 3 wickets now as Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi takes out Asalanka. It is anyone's contest now as Sri Lanka need 75 runs in 48 balls.

SL - 101/3 (12 Overs), Shanaka 1 (1) & Gunathilaka 17 (10)

22:07 IST

Nissank & Asalanka to carry - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Sri Lanka are going good in their chase of 176 runs against Afghanistan. Opener Nissanka is still in the middle and Asalanka has walked in after Menis' wicket.

SL - 71/1 (8 Overs), Asalanka 4 (5) & Nissanka 28 (24)

21:42 IST

SL going strong - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Sri Lanka going strong with Nissanka and Mendis in the middle as they look to chase 176 runs against Afghanistan.

SL - 31/0 (4 Overs)

21:39 IST

SL off to STEADY start - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Sri Lanka off to a steady start with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis opening the batting for them. Afghanistan desperately hunt for the early breakthrough.

SL - 14/0 (2 Overs), Mendis 4 (5) & Nissanka 9 (7)

21:23 IST

Afghanistan finish at 175/6 - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Afghanistan finish at 175 runs after 20 overs as the Sri Lanka bowling attack bounced back in the latter stages of the innings but Gurbaz's fiery innings was enough to ask Sri Lanka the big question batting second. It will be a record Sri Lanka will chase this target at this venue.

20:51 IST

Gurbaz misses out on ton - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Gurbaz misses out on hundred after scoring 84 off 45 he's caught by Wanindu Hasaranga bowled by Asitha Fernando. Afghanistan are on course of a big total now as Ibrahim Zazai is still in the middle.

AFG - 145/2 (16 Overs), Ibrahim Z 38 (34) & Zadran 1 (1)

20:45 IST

Gurbaz & Zazai taking charge - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zazai take charge against the Sri Lanka pacers and punish them badly. Afghanistan going out all guns blazing and now the Dasun Shanaka brings in Hasaranga to hold the innings.

AFG - 135/1 (14.4 Overs), Gurbaz 82 (43) & Zadran 32 (30)

20:28 IST

SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

20:27 IST

AFG 83/1 after 10 overs - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has completed his century and so far smacked 4 sixes with 3 boundaries, he's batting in phenomenal style with a strikerate of over 200.

Gurbaz 54 (26) & Zadran 16 (19)

19:52 IST

Hasaranga into the attack - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is not sparing the Sri Lankan bowling attack even after losing his partner's wicket. Sri Lanka bring in wicket-taking bowler Wanindu Hasaranga.

AFG - 60/1 (6.5 Overs), Rahmanullah Gurab 40 (17) , Zadran 7 (8)

19:38 IST

Gurbaz on FIRE - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Afghanistan off to a fiery start as Gurbaz takes charge against the Sri Lanka bowling attack, he was caught in the 2nd over but the fielder had to touched the boundary rope. Big scare for Sri Lanka.

AFG - 31/0 (3.1 Overs), Rahmanullah Gurbaz 21 (8) , Hazratuallah Zazai 11 (11)

19:08 IST

7 off the first - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Afghanistan start with 7 runs off the first over as Sri Lanka opted for a spinner to open the bowling.

AFG - 7/0 (1 Over), Zazai 6 (4) & Gurbaz 1 (2)

19:01 IST

SL vs AFG Playing XI - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Samiullah Shinwari, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

19:00 IST

Toss update - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Sri Lanka have won the toss and Dasun Shanaka has elected to bowl first

18:09 IST

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Super 4 Asia Cup 2022 Live Streaming Details - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka will take on Mohammad Nabi's Afghanistan in their first Super 4 clash on Saturday (September 3) in Sharjah. Check Online Live Streaming Details HERE.

18:02 IST

Sri Lanka players do 'NAGIN Dance' - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

The Lankan Lions were pumped by the impressive victory of themselves and one of the Sri Lanka player celebrated the win with 'Nagin Dance'. WATCH video HERE

17:59 IST

Rashid Khan - SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2022: Rashid Khan hitting sixes ahead Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan clash - WATCH video HERE

17:30 IST

Asia Cup SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

17:06 IST

Probable Playing XI - Asia Cup SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Will Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka field same playing xi as the first encounter? check here

16:46 IST

Dream11 - Asia Cup SL vs AFG T20I LIVE Score and Updates

Checkout the Dream11 prediction of the Asia Cup 2022 clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan HERE.