Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka script stunning win against Afghanistan

Set 176 for victory, Sri Lanka leaned on an attacking 62-run opening stand between Pathum Nissanka (35) and Mendis (36) to achieve their target with five balls to spare

Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 4 wickets in the Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2022. The Lankan team chased down a target of 176 runs in the final over. AP

2/7

Sri Lanka started off the chase in a decent manner with openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis putting up a partnership of 62 runs in just over 6 overs before Mendis was eventually out. AP

3/7

Afghanistan picked up wickets at regular intervals to push Sri Lanka on the back foot. AP

4/7

But Danushka Gunathilaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa got them back in the hunt with some aggressive batting. While Gunathilaka scored 33 off 20, Rajapaksa struck 31 off 14. AP

5/7

Earlier, Afghanistan lost an early wicket after Zazai was dismissed. AP

6/7

Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran provided the resistance. Gurbaz went on to score 84 off 45. AP

7/7

But Sri Lanka pulled things back in their favour in the death overs and restricted the opposition to 175/6 in 20 overs. AP

Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka script stunning win against Afghanistan

Set 176 for victory, Sri Lanka leaned on an attacking 62-run opening stand between Pathum Nissanka (35) and Mendis (36) to achieve their target with five balls to spare

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