The match between Afghanistan versus Sri Lanka was really exciting, Nabi showcased an incredible performance and smashed 5 sixes in the last over of the game that helped Afghanistan to post a decent total on the board. The chasing was really easy for Sri Lanka and they won the game 6 wickets. So let’s get into the article to learn the full details of the game.
Highlighting moments of the game between Afghanistan versus Sri Lanka
Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first, the opening unit of Afghanistan was not able to set a strong foundation. Rahmanullah Gurbaz contributed 14 while Sediqullah Atal added 18 to the total.
Karim Janat was removed for 1 while Ibrahim Zadran contributed 24 and Darwish Rasooli added 9. Azmatullah Omarzai scored 6 and Rashid Khan went to back to the pavilion after scoring 24 to his account.
Noor Ahmad added 6 while Mohammad Nabi presented an incredible performance and smashed 60 from just 20. He smashed 5 sixes in the last over of the innings. Afghanistan ended the innings at 169 with the loss of 8 wickets.
Sri Lanka played well and achieved the target easily. Sri Lanka lost the opener Nissanka for just 6 while his partner Kusal Mendis smashed 74 and he was not out in the game.
Kamil Mishara contributed 4 while Kusal Perera added 28 and the captain of the side Charith Asalanka contributed 17. Kamindu Mendis contributed 27 from 13 for Sri Lanka and he was not out. It was enough for Sri Lanka to win the game by 6 wickets in just 18.4 overs.
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