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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: SL defeat Afghanistan by 6 wickets
FirstCricket Staff
• November 1, 2022, 13:04:27 IST
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup, HIGHLIGHTS: After early hiccups, Sri Lanka went over the line as they chased down a target of 145 runs by 6 wickets
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November 1, 2022, 13:03:55 (IST)
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November 1, 2022, 13:00:13 (IST)
Dhananjaya produced a match-winning performance and remained unbeaten at 66. Wanindu Hasaranga also played a massive role in Sri Lanka’s win. Well, the Lankan Lions are still in the hunt for a place in the semi-finals with this convincing victory over Afghanistan
November 1, 2022, 12:52:40 (IST)
Dhananjaya de Silva finishes it off in style. He goes over extra cover for a boundary as Sri Lanka clinch a win by 6 wickets against Afghanistan. A much-needed one for them
November 1, 2022, 12:47:44 (IST)
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Dhananjaya de Silva is dealing in boundaries now. He first scooped one over the wicket-keeper’s head and has now hammered it through the on side for another one
Dhananjaya de Silva is dealing in boundaries now. He first scooped one over the wicket-keeper’s head and has now hammered it through the on side for another one
November 1, 2022, 12:25:45 (IST)
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Ohhh! Is that a twist. Charitha Asalanka is gone for 19 off 18 as Rashid has his second. The batter takes the aerial route but finds a man around long on region. Sri Lanka lose their third
Ohhh! Is that a twist. Charitha Asalanka is gone for 19 off 18 as Rashid has his second. The batter takes the aerial route but finds a man around long on region. Sri Lanka lose their third
November 1, 2022, 12:16:59 (IST)
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Sri Lanka have pushed the paddle after the drinks break. They ended up taking some runs in the previous one and Dhananjaya steps out against Nabi and hits that for a six straight down the ground
Sri Lanka have pushed the paddle after the drinks break. They ended up taking some runs in the previous one and Dhananjaya steps out against Nabi and hits that for a six straight down the ground
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November 1, 2022, 12:02:12 (IST)
November 1, 2022, 11:57:41 (IST)
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Rashid Khan strikes in his first over. He was building pressure in that one and Mendis had to go for the big hit. The spinner tosses that one up a little bit, bowls it around the middle stump as Mendis goes for the sweep, top edges it, balloons it towards the square leg and the wicket-keeper completes the catch running to his left. He goes for 25 off 27
Rashid Khan strikes in his first over. He was building pressure in that one and Mendis had to go for the big hit. The spinner tosses that one up a little bit, bowls it around the middle stump as Mendis goes for the sweep, top edges it, balloons it towards the square leg and the wicket-keeper completes the catch running to his left. He goes for 25 off 27
November 1, 2022, 11:51:25 (IST)
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You can’t just go fuller at that pace. Farid comes round the wicket, bowls it straight and full and Mendis hammers that straight down the ground for a maximum
You can’t just go fuller at that pace. Farid comes round the wicket, bowls it straight and full and Mendis hammers that straight down the ground for a maximum
November 1, 2022, 11:43:59 (IST)
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Now this is the difference between the plans of the two bowling units. Sri Lanka kept bowling those fuller ones in the initial phase while Afghanistan have kept it around good and back of the length. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka have broken the shackles now in this over with a couple of boundaries
Now this is the difference between the plans of the two bowling units. Sri Lanka kept bowling those fuller ones in the initial phase while Afghanistan have kept it around good and back of the length. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka have broken the shackles now in this over with a couple of boundaries
November 1, 2022, 11:36:48 (IST)
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What a fine delivery from Mujeeb. Bowls it full and straight as the ball turns slightly away from Pathum Nissanka to breach his defence. He has been cleaned up for 10 off 10 as Sri Lanka lost their first
What a fine delivery from Mujeeb. Bowls it full and straight as the ball turns slightly away from Pathum Nissanka to breach his defence. He has been cleaned up for 10 off 10 as Sri Lanka lost their first
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November 1, 2022, 11:16:56 (IST)
November 1, 2022, 11:15:33 (IST)
Hasaranga produced a clinical performance once again as he returned with figures of 3/13 in 4 overs
November 1, 2022, 11:13:22 (IST)
After 20 overs,Afghanistan 144/8 ( Azmatullah Omarzai 3 , )
Afghanistan lost wickets at quick succession in the final overs of the innings and were restricted to 144/8 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka need to chase 145 to stay in the hunt for a place in the semi-final
November 1, 2022, 11:08:22 (IST)
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Kasun Rajitha finally gets a wicket in that over. There were two drops already but not this time. He bowls that over pitched delivery, way outside off as Nabi slices it hight in the air on the off side. Shanaka back-pedals from extra cover and takes a good catch to dismiss the Afghanistan skipper for 13 off 8
Kasun Rajitha finally gets a wicket in that over. There were two drops already but not this time. He bowls that over pitched delivery, way outside off as Nabi slices it hight in the air on the off side. Shanaka back-pedals from extra cover and takes a good catch to dismiss the Afghanistan skipper for 13 off 8
November 1, 2022, 11:04:00 (IST)
After 18 overs,Afghanistan 132/5 ( Mohammad Nabi (C) 13 , Rashid Khan 2)
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A wicket came in that over. Naib has been run out after a mix up in the middle. Afghanistan have lost wickets at regular intervals
November 1, 2022, 10:53:10 (IST)
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Najib goes for the big hit again but ends up slicing that tossed up delivery from Dhananjaya and rest is done by Hasaranga around the long off region. He goes for 18 off 16
Najib goes for the big hit again but ends up slicing that tossed up delivery from Dhananjaya and rest is done by Hasaranga around the long off region. He goes for 18 off 16
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November 1, 2022, 10:49:13 (IST)
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With five overs to go now, Afghanistan need to push the paddle and get runs quickly. They will have to put up a big total on the board to stay in the hunt
With five overs to go now, Afghanistan need to push the paddle and get runs quickly. They will have to put up a big total on the board to stay in the hunt
November 1, 2022, 10:37:06 (IST)
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Ibrahim Zadran was looking good but he will have to depart. Fuller from Kumara this time, as he doesn’t really provide much pace on it, the batter gives himself some room, tries to go over mid off but doesn’t time his stroke right and is caught by Rajapaksa for 22 off 18
Ibrahim Zadran was looking good but he will have to depart. Fuller from Kumara this time, as he doesn’t really provide much pace on it, the batter gives himself some room, tries to go over mid off but doesn’t time his stroke right and is caught by Rajapaksa for 22 off 18
November 1, 2022, 10:33:34 (IST)
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This is turning out to be a very good over for Afghanistan. They have already got 14 from it including a four and a six. Ibrahim is scoring runs at a brisk pace here. With Nabi still there, waiting in the wings, Afghanistan will be eyeing a big total now
This is turning out to be a very good over for Afghanistan. They have already got 14 from it including a four and a six. Ibrahim is scoring runs at a brisk pace here. With Nabi still there, waiting in the wings, Afghanistan will be eyeing a big total now
November 1, 2022, 10:25:01 (IST)
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Hasaranga has a wicket now. Usman Ghani tries to go for the big hit but miscues his stroke and is caught at deep mid-wicket for 27 off 27. Afghanistan lose two now
Hasaranga has a wicket now. Usman Ghani tries to go for the big hit but miscues his stroke and is caught at deep mid-wicket for 27 off 27. Afghanistan lose two now
November 1, 2022, 10:23:55 (IST)
After 10 overs,Afghanistan 68/1 ( Usman Ghani 27 , Ibrahim Zadran 7)
The scoring rate for Afghanistan has gone down after that first wicket. They need to push the paddle now and score runs quickly
November 1, 2022, 10:06:44 (IST)
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Lahiru Kumara has struck straight away after the powerplay. He bowls that full and straight to Gurbaz who tries to go for the big hit but misses the ball and is cleaned up for 28 off 24
Lahiru Kumara has struck straight away after the powerplay. He bowls that full and straight to Gurbaz who tries to go for the big hit but misses the ball and is cleaned up for 28 off 24
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November 1, 2022, 09:55:34 (IST)
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That’s bad tactics from Sri Lanka. They are bowling it full, making things easy for the two batters. After being hit for a boundary, Madushan has now been struck for a maximum. Gurbaz hammers that fuller one out of the park over widish long on area. Either keep it back of the length or don’t give too much pace. The extra bit of pace and that length is helping the batters
That’s bad tactics from Sri Lanka. They are bowling it full, making things easy for the two batters. After being hit for a boundary, Madushan has now been struck for a maximum. Gurbaz hammers that fuller one out of the park over widish long on area. Either keep it back of the length or don’t give too much pace. The extra bit of pace and that length is helping the batters
November 1, 2022, 09:49:46 (IST)
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Taking the pace off might help the quick bowlers here. The batters are taking good advantage of the pace and bounce on offer from the pitch at the moment
Taking the pace off might help the quick bowlers here. The batters are taking good advantage of the pace and bounce on offer from the pitch at the moment
November 1, 2022, 09:45:06 (IST)
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What a shot that is from Gurbaz. Rajitha goes full and straight and the batter dances down the track to hammer that one over long off boundary for a maximum
What a shot that is from Gurbaz. Rajitha goes full and straight and the batter dances down the track to hammer that one over long off boundary for a maximum
November 1, 2022, 09:31:02 (IST)
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We are moments away from LIVE ACTION. Kasun Rajitha will bowl the first over while Gurbaz and Usman Ghani will open the innings
We are moments away from LIVE ACTION. Kasun Rajitha will bowl the first over while Gurbaz and Usman Ghani will open the innings
November 1, 2022, 09:15:20 (IST)
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Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha
Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha
November 1, 2022, 09:15:01 (IST)
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Playing XI
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Usman Ghani, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Playing XI
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Usman Ghani, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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November 1, 2022, 09:03:31 (IST)
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Afghanistan have won the toss and they have elected to bat first against Sri Lanka. “We will bat first. It is a used pitch. Best to put runs on the board. Everyone is fine. Only Zazai is missing. Naib is in. The last two games were wash out. The weather should be good in the afternoon. Mujeeb gets us early wickets,” Nabi said at the toss
Afghanistan have won the toss and they have elected to bat first against Sri Lanka. “We will bat first. It is a used pitch. Best to put runs on the board. Everyone is fine. Only Zazai is missing. Naib is in. The last two games were wash out. The weather should be good in the afternoon. Mujeeb gets us early wickets,” Nabi said at the toss
November 1, 2022, 08:51:15 (IST)
November 1, 2022, 08:46:46 (IST)
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Hazratullah Zazai has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to abdominal and kidney concern and Gulbadin Naib is likely to replace him in the XI
Hazratullah Zazai has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to abdominal and kidney concern and Gulbadin Naib is likely to replace him in the XI
November 1, 2022, 08:45:14 (IST)
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Talking about the “battles within the battle”. We have two world class spinners, Wanindu Hasaranga and Rashid Khan up against each other. The kind of bounce that the Gabba might provide, the two spinners can be very lethal. It’s simple, KEEP IT STRAIGHT, FULL and a bit quicker
Talking about the “battles within the battle”. We have two world class spinners, Wanindu Hasaranga and Rashid Khan up against each other. The kind of bounce that the Gabba might provide, the two spinners can be very lethal. It’s simple, KEEP IT STRAIGHT, FULL and a bit quicker
November 1, 2022, 08:37:51 (IST)
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Afghanistan on the other side, will first want that there is no rain today and they can have a full game as two out their three matches in the tournament have been washed away due to rain
Afghanistan on the other side, will first want that there is no rain today and they can have a full game as two out their three matches in the tournament have been washed away due to rain
November 1, 2022, 08:35:45 (IST)
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Both Sri Lanka and Afghanistan need to win this game to get some momentum and also crucial points. Sri Lanka are coming into this game after suffering a big defeat against New Zealand by 65 runs. Trent Boult rattled the Sri Lankan batting unit with swing and bagged a four-fer as the Asian side was bundled out for just 102 while chasing 168
Both Sri Lanka and Afghanistan need to win this game to get some momentum and also crucial points. Sri Lanka are coming into this game after suffering a big defeat against New Zealand by 65 runs. Trent Boult rattled the Sri Lankan batting unit with swing and bagged a four-fer as the Asian side was bundled out for just 102 while chasing 168
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November 1, 2022, 08:28:26 (IST)
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