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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

SL vs AFG T20 Super Four - Match 1, Asia Cup, 2022 - Match Info

Super Four - Match 1

Sharjah

175/6 (20.0)

179/6 (19.1)

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets

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Player of the match

Rahmanullah Gurbaz - AFG

Match Summary

Player of the Match

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

AFG - Batter

Runs

84(45)

S/R

186.66

175/6 (20.0 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

179/6 (19.1 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

Detailed Commentary

All

Wickets

4s

6s

AFG

SL

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (84 off 45 balls) is declared the Player of the Match despite ending on the losing side. Says that he is disappointed with the result and feels that they were 25 runs short. Shares that he was trying to stay positive and play his natural game. Admits that they didn't finish their batting innings well and they can do better. Tells that in his busy schedule, he just tries to follow the process and adds that Jonathan Trott, the head coach, works very hard with them. Hopes to do well and take that momentum to the T20 World Cup.

Dasun Shanaka, the victorious skipper of Sri Lanka, says that there is belief in the dressing room and they believe that they can chase anything on these kinds of pitches. Adds that having a target in front is helpful and they also get a chance to look at the pitch behaviour. Mentions that his bowlers executed the plans very well. Feels that partnerships are important and they are now approaching it better as that's the key to winning matches.

Mohammad Nabi, the captain of Afghanistan, says that they were a few runs short and rues the missed chances on the field. Feels that they were not up to the mark with the ball as well. Mentions that it's a better pitch and that's why they feel they were 20-25 runs short. Adds that their bowling was not brilliant but it was decent and again talks about the dropped catches.

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Bhanuka Rajapaksa (31 off 14 balls) comes up for a quick word. Says that the wicket looked quite good when Afghanistan were batting and they just needed to be a bit cautious when the spinners bowled. Talks about his batting position and tells that in the Indian T20 League, he can bat at three, but to strengthen the middle order of Sri Lanka, he has been given the number five spot. Further says that his job is as a floater and he likes that. Tells that it's redemption for them and they have shown to the world that they are a good team.

Afghanistan weren't the same team on the field that outclassed Sri Lanka last time. They dropped two crucial catches, one of Danushka Gunathilaka and the other of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and also the likes of Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi proved to be too expensive. Earlier also, with the bat, they were in a good position to get close to 200 but wasted the platform set by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Only 43 runs in the last 6 overs in a way can be counted as one of the reasons for this defeat.

A well-planned chase from Sri Lanka. The start from their openers was perfect with Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka going on the attack in the Powerplay. Mendis, in particular, was very impressive with his stroke-making yet again. There was a moment when Afghanistan tried to stage a comeback by dismissing both the openers and grabbing a couple of more wickets in the middle phase. Danushka Gunathilaka's knock might get lost here but it was an important one to keep the scoring rate afloat and when the chase appeared to get tough, in walked Bhanuka Rajapaksa with a lot of intent and daredevilry. Sri Lanka required 57 off 35 balls at the time of his arrival and his cameo put the chase to bed. Wanindu Hasaranga also contributed towards the end as the 'virtual hosts' crossed the victory line with ease in the end.

A thumping win for Sri Lanka, and the Lions are back roaring! Revenge complete with this record chase at this ground, and the Lankans will be immensely pleased and relieved at the same time with the outcome of this game.

179/6 (19.1)

36 (19)

35 (28)

2/30 (4)

2/40 (4)

Over 20

4

Chamika Karunaratne*

5 (2)

Wanindu Hasaranga

16 (9)

Fazalhaq Farooqi

0/34 (3.1)

SL

179/6

Over 19

0

0

1

W

2

4

Wanindu Hasaranga*

16 (9)

Chamika Karunaratne

1 (1)

Naveen-ul-Haq

2/40 (4)

SL

175/6

Chamika Karunaratne walks in next. 2 needed more.

Naveen-ul-Haq to bowl the 19th over.

Over 18

2

4

0

4

1

1

Wanindu Hasaranga*

16 (7)

Bhanuka Rajapaksa

25 (11)

Fazalhaq Farooqi

0/30 (3)

SL

168/5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to bowl his third over.

Over 17

1

4

W

1

1

4

Wanindu Hasaranga*

5 (2)

Bhanuka Rajapaksa

24 (10)

Rashid Khan

1/39 (4)

SL

156/5

In walks Wanindu Hasaranga. 25 needed off 20 balls.

Rashid Khan to bowl out.

Over 16

2

1

1

6

4

4

Bhanuka Rajapaksa*

23 (9)

Danushka Gunathilaka

28 (17)

Naveen-ul-Haq

1/33 (3)

SL

145/4

Match Details

Date & Time:

3rd Sep 2022, 7:30 PM

Match Number:

Super Four - Match 1

Match Results:

SL Won By 4 wickets

Head to Head

Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand

AFG vs SL

*Last 3 years

7

No. of Matches

3

AFG

4

SL

0

Tie

Last Overs

over 20

4

Runs 4

over 19

4

2

W

1

0

0

Runs 7

over 18

1

1

4

0

4

2

Runs 12

over 17

4

1

1

W

4

1

Runs 11

over 16

4

4

6

1

1

2

Runs 18

Venue/Pitch Details

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Batting Friendly

Toss Agnostic

Neutral

152

1st Batting Average

172

Highest Score Chased

13

No. of Matches

Won by team

1st Batting

54%

2nd Batting

46%

Wicket Split

Pacer

48.57| 68W

Spin

51.43| 72W

Match Officals

Umpire:

Ahsan Raza (PAK), Gazi Sohel (BAN)

Third Umpire:

Anil Chaudhary (IND)

Match Referee:

Andy Pycroft (ZIM)