Match Ended   
3rd ODI, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota , Jun 07, 2023
SL SL
120/1 (16.0/50)
AFG AFG
116 (22.2/50)
Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Dushmantha Chameera
    4/63(9)
  • Player of the Series
    Dushmantha Chameera
AFG 116/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1313-mohammad-nabi-playerprofile>Mohammad Nabi</a>
Mohammad Nabi
23 (23)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 100SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111850-ibrahim-zadran-playerprofile>Ibrahim Zadran</a>
Ibrahim Zadran
22 (21)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 104.76SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera
ECON 7.00
9
OVERS
63/4
R/W
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 1.61
4.2
OVERS
7/3
R/W
SL 120/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1457-dimuth-karunaratne-playerprofile>Dimuth Karunaratne</a>
Dimuth Karunaratne
56 (45)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 124.44SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112358-pathum-nissanka-playerprofile>Pathum Nissanka</a>
Pathum Nissanka
51 (34)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 150SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Gulbadin Naib
ECON 9.50
2
OVERS
19/1
R/W
Bowler
Fareed Ahmad
ECON 8.00
1
OVERS
8/0
R/W
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Right then! Dasun Shanaka gets the trophy, it was a complete performance from his side in this game and they win the series despite losing the first game. That is it from this game and this series. Until next time, take care and goodbye!
Dasun Shanaka says he is very pleased with the performance especially after going 1-0 down. States Dimuth Karunaratne has been really good for sometime now and he has a lot more to offer to Sri Lanka cricket. Adds they showed what they are capable off and the bowlers were brilliant in this game, especially Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara! Says the selectors and coaches will decide the squad for the Qualifiers.
Hashmatullah Shahidi says it was a bad day for them, they were under pressure after losing wickets early. States it was a good batting wicket but losing early wickets did not help. Adds they need to improve and they are looking forward to the games ahead. Credits the way Ibrahim Zadran has played and he hopes he continues the good work.
Dushmantha Chameera has been given the MAN OF THE MATCH AND THE SERIES AWARD! He says he feels happy after coming back from surgery, he has been working hard and he is very pleased. States, the wicket was slow and he took advantage of it.
... PRESENTATION TIME ...
Can't really blame the Afghanistan bowlers, they just did not have enough runs on the board. They though will still be unhappy with how easily they let Lanka get to the target. They just were not upto the mark, first with the bat and then with the ball and in the field. Overall, it was a poor performance from them in a decider.
Quite an easy win for Lanka and this will be a confidence booster heading into the World Cup Qualifiers. They were heavy favourites after their bowlers ran through the Afghanistan batting line-up and then their openers came out all guns blazing. Pathum Nissanka was on the attack and he got his fifty up in no time. The openers more or less sealed the deal with a good partnership. Pathum Nissanka fell but Dimuth Karunaratne continued and got up his half ton. Kusal Mendis also batted smartly and ensured Sri Lanka win the series in emphatic style.
Over 16 : 120/1
7 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 515.6
D. Karunaratne
56 (45)
K. Mendis
11 (17)
M. Nabi
3-0-20-0
15.6
5
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR OVERTHROWS! That is the end of the game! That effort sums up the cricket Afghanistan have played today! Really poor! On middle, this is pushed towards cover. There is hesitation between the two batters but they go for the run in the end. The throw is towards the bowler's end but it is a wild one, well away from the fielder backing up and it goes down to the long on fence. SRI LANKA WIN BY 9 WICKETS!
15.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
15.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
15.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
On middle, kept out.
15.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
Another review as another appeal for an LBW is turned down. Seems to be going down leg. NOT OUT! Missing leg by a long way! On the pads. Kusal Mendis looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad. That was a poor review.
15.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Doing it in singles now! Outside off, this is guided to deep point.
Over 15 : 113/1
4 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
D. Karunaratne
50 (43)
K. Mendis
10 (13)
R. Khan
4-0-21-0
14.6
1
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Two fifties in a row for Dimuth Karunaratne! Another good knock from hm! On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
14.5
1
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
Another single as this is hit down to long off.
14.4
1
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
A single as this is pushed down to long off.
14.3
0
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
14.2
1
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
A single as this is pushed down to long on.
14.1
0
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
A loud appeal but turned down! Afghanistan review. There seems to be an inside edge. NOT OUT! Afghanistan lose a review. On off, this one turns back in. Kusal Mendis looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Over 14 : 109/1
8 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 213.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 413.6
D. Karunaratne
48 (40)
K. Mendis
8 (10)
M. Nabi
2-0-13-0
13.6
4
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Up and over! On middle, the slog sweep is out and it goes over mid-wicket.
13.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, kept out.
13.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, kept out.
13.3
2
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Two more! Fuller and outside off, this is hit through covers for two.
13.2
1
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
Another single as this is punched down to long off.
13.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
Over 13 : 101/1
2 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
D. Karunaratne
41 (35)
K. Mendis
7 (9)
R. Khan
3-0-17-0
12.6
1
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one more.
12.5
0
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, this is kept out.
12.4
1
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
100 up for Lanka! On middle, this is pushed down to long on.
12.3
0
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
Another dot! On middle, kept out.
12.2
0
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
On off, blocked.
16 OV
7 Runs
M. Nabi to D. Karunaratne K. Mendis
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 515.6
15 OV
4 Runs
R. Khan to K. Mendis D. Karunaratne
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
8 Runs
M. Nabi to D. Karunaratne K. Mendis
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 213.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
2 Runs
R. Khan to K. Mendis D. Karunaratne
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
5 Runs
M. Nabi to K. Mendis D. Karunaratne
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 411.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
10 Runs
G. Naib to P. Nissanka K. Mendis D. Karunaratne
  • W 10.1
  • 010.2
  • 1 WD 10.3
  • 410.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
9 Runs
R. Khan to P. Nissanka D. Karunaratne
  • 19.1
  • 29.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
9 Runs
G. Naib to P. Nissanka D. Karunaratne
  • 48.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
6 Runs
R. Khan to D. Karunaratne P. Nissanka
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
13 Runs
F. Farooqi to D. Karunaratne P. Nissanka
  • 36.1
  • 66.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
6 Runs
Ur Rahman to P. Nissanka D. Karunaratne
  • 45.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 1 LB 5.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
6 Runs
F. Farooqi to D. Karunaratne
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 24.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
13 Runs
Ur Rahman to D. Karunaratne P. Nissanka
  • 03.1
  • 33.2
  • 63.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
9 Runs
F. Farooqi to D. Karunaratne P. Nissanka
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
8 Runs
F. Ahmad to P. Nissanka
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
5 Runs
F. Farooqi to P. Nissanka D. Karunaratne
  • 20.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 116/10 in 22.2 overs
  • Afghanistan 116/10: F Farooqi lbw b Wanindu Hasaranga 4(15)
  • Referral 5 (21.5 ovs): F Farooqi against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 0)
  • Referral 4 (21.5 ovs): F Ahmad against AFG (caught) Successful (SL: 1, AFG: 1)
  • Afghanistan 103/8 in 20.2 overs
  • Afghanistan 92/8: M Ur Rahman c K Mendis b W Hasaranga 0(4)
  • Referral 3 (17.2 ovs): M Ur Rahman against SL (caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 1)
  • Referral 2 (14.3 ovs): SL against R Khan (caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 2)
  • Afghanistan 77/5: M Nabi lbw b D Chameera 23(23)
  • Referral 1 (14.1 ovs): M Nabi against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, AFG: 2) (Retained)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 72/5 in 12.4 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 50/4
  • Afghanistan 50/4 in 9.5 overs
  • Referral 3 (15.2 ovs): AFG against K Mendis (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 0)
  • D Karunaratne 8th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 43 balls (7x4)
  • Referral 2 (14.2 ovs): AFG against K Mendis (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 1
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 12.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (10.1 ovs): P Nissanka against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 2)
  • Power play (1-10): Sri Lanka 84/0
  • P Nissanka 7th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (8x4) (2x6)
  • Sri Lanka 50/0 in 6.1 overs
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