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SL vs AFG, 2023 - ODI Live Commentary
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Match Ended
268
(50.0/50)
269/4
(46.5/50)
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
% Chance to Win
SL
AFG
Inn Break
Right then, that is it from this game. Afghanistan take a 1-0 lead in the series and the Lankans will be eager to get back to level terms in the next game. The 2nd ODI will be played on 4th June, Sunday at 10 am IST (4.30 am GMT), but as you know you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, Cheers and Goodbye!
Hashmatullah Shahidi, the victorious skipper of Afghanistan says that it feels really well to end up on the winning side and the team performed really well. He adds that after early wickets DDS and Asalanka batted well but the team recovered well and broke the partnership when it was needed the most. He adds that the bowlers were really good today and the bowling at depth overs was crucial in restricting the opponents to such a total. He also adds that Ibrahim Zadran is a match-winner and the team has the utmost confidence in him, so it feels happy that he is rewarded for his hard work and the team won.
Dasun Shanaka, the captain of Sri Lanka says that the plan was to play positive cricket but to lose four wicket upfront was not ideal. Adds that this wicket played very well and a total of 300 or more would have been par here. Tells that he feels they could have got more runs and bowled well too but the injury of Lahiru Kumara was a setback. Mentions that Matheesha Pathirana is coming from the Indian T20 League to international cricket which is not an easy task but they will stick with him as they want to have a look at him before the qualifiers. Ends by saying that they need to win games but the qualifiers are important and that they will rotate the bowlers in this series.
Ibrahim Zadran is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant knock. He says missing out on a century in such a manner is really hard but happy for the victory of the team. He also adds that the credit must go to the bowlers as the bowlers did brilliantly to restrict Sri Lanka below 300. He also adds that 269 was a good score but not that massive and his partnership with Rahmat Shah made the target an easy task. He adds that he and Rahmat Shah planned the situation well and the main motto was to keep rotating the strike and not go out blistering on every delivery but play everything on its merit.
Presentation Time...
Earlier in the game, after being put to bat first, Sri Lanka also did not get the perfect start but the fifties from DDS and Charith Asalanka along with contributions from Pathum Nissanka and Dushan Hemantha got them to a decent total but they know they could have got more. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Fareed Ahmad were the standouts for Afghanistan with two wickets each. In reply, the visitors made this chase look like a cakewalk for the most part of it. The partnership between Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran took the game away from the Lankans and they never really looked like a threat to the Afghans.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, looked good as their pacers got some movement up from and troubled the batters. Lahiru Kumara got them the early breakthrough as well but just could not build on that and allowed the Afghans to take full control of the game. They suffered another setback when Kumara left the field due to a niggle after bowling just 4.3 overs which forced them to change their plans a bit. Also, Matheesha Pathirana would want to forget this debut even though he got a wicket as he struggled with his lines very much and gave a bit too many. Kasun Rajitha did manage to send the set Ibrahim Zadran back to the but it was too little too late for the hosts. He picked up another wicket and was their best bowler but they gave away too many extras which also was a big factor in this game.
Afghanistan started off a bit slow and the dot balls crept up to Rahmanullah Gurbaz as he lost his wicket trying to be aggressive. However, after that, it was all about Afghanistan in this game. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah started to build a partnership and they targeted debutant Matheesha Pathirana and scored 17 runs in his second over and never looked back since. Zadran was the aggressor and he continued to rack up the runs while Shah provided him with solid support from the other end. They put on a 146-run stand but unfortunately, Zadran missed out on his well-deserved century by just two runs. After that Shah also notched up his half-century and along with the skipper, Hashmatullah Shahidi took them near victory. Shah and Shahidi fell but Mohammad Nabi and Najibullah Zadran finished off the game with many balls to spare.
A very comfortable victory for Afghanistan! This is also their second-highest successful chase in ODI cricket. They were in control of this match for the most part and thoroughly deserves to go 1-0 up in this three-match series.
End Of The Over 46.5 : 269/4
11 Runs
- 146.1
- 446.2
- 146.3
- 446.4
- 146.5
N. Zadran
7 (6)
M. Nabi
27 (28)
M. Pathirana
8.5-0-66-1
46.5
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Najibullah Zadran
Short and wide of off, Najibullah Zadran smashes this towards backward point for a single as the visitors achieve what was need to win this game.
46.4
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Najibullah Zadran
FOUR! Short and wide of off, Najibullah Zadran lofts this over the point fielder for a boundary. The visitors need just 1 run to win.
46.3
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nabi
Yorker on off, Mohammad Nabi pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
46.2
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nabi
FOUR! Nice shot! This is full and on off, Mohammad Nabi opens the face of the bat late and steers it wide of third man for a boundary. Afghanistan one big hit away from the win now.
46.1
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Najibullah Zadran
A low full toss, on off, Najibullah Zadran forces it towards covers for a single.
End Of The Over 46 : 258/4
5 Runs
- W 45.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 145.4
- 045.5
- 445.6
M. Nabi
22 (26)
N. Zadran
1 (3)
K. Rajitha
10-0-49-2
45.6
4
Kasun Rajitha To Mohammad Nabi
FOUR! A pressure-releasing shot! This is short again, outside off, Mohammad Nabi this time hops up a bit and cuts it over point for a boundary.
45.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Mohammad Nabi
Kasun Rajitha bangs this short again, on middle, Mohammad Nabi looks to pull but gets hurried and the ball hits his helmet. The physio is in for the mandatory concussion check but Nabi seems okay to continue.
45.4
1
Kasun Rajitha To Najibullah Zadran
Fuller and on off, Najibullah Zadran taps it wide of point for a single.
45.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Najibullah Zadran
Back of a length and around off, shaping away, Najibullah Zadran leaves it alone.
45.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Najibullah Zadran
On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran pushes it towards short covers.
Najibullah Zadran is the next man in.
45.1
W
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Kasun Rajitha gets another wicket! He bangs this short and around off, Hashmatullah Shahidi stays there and tries to cut it away but gets the slightest of edge behind where Kusal Mendis pouches it safely. However, only Kasun Rajitha is appealing for the catch and finally Shahidi walks off the field. Afghanistan four down now!
End Of The Over 45 : 253/3
7 Runs
- 244.1
- 1 LB 44.2
- 144.3
- 244.4
- 144.5
- 044.6
M. Nabi
18 (24)
H. Shahidi
38 (46)
de Silva
10-0-44-0
44.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
A full toss, on middle, Mohammad Nabi drives it straight back to the bowler.
44.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Flatter, full and on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi uses his feet and drills it towards long on for one.
44.4
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Shortish and on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi turns it towards deep square leg for a brace.
44.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
Floated, full and on leg, Mohammad Nabi tucks it through square leg for a run.
44.2
lb
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short and around leg, Hashmatullah Shahidi misses his flick and it goes off his pads towards short fine leg. A leg bye is taken.
44.1
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Buzzers! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi reverse-sweeps it towards point where the fielder dives to his left to stop it as the batters set off foe a run. However, his throw is a wild one at the batter's end where Kusal Mendis fails to stop it which allows an extra run.
End Of The Over 44 : 246/3
1 Runs
- 043.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 143.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
M. Nabi
17 (22)
H. Shahidi
33 (42)
K. Rajitha
9-0-44-1
43.6
0
Kasun Rajitha To Mohammad Nabi
A slower one, full and on off, Mohammad Nabi pats it towards point and sets off for the run but is sent back, the fielder misses his shy at the batter's end and Nabi is safe.
43.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Mohammad Nabi
Short of a length and on middle, Mohammad Nabi miscues his pull towards short mid-wicket.
43.4
1
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Touch fuller, on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi knocks it towards short covers for a single.
43.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On a length and on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi taps it to the off side.
43.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Kasun Rajitha bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi gets hurried and misses his pull shot.
43.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
This is on a good length and around off, angling away, Hashmatullah Shahidi tries to poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 43 : 245/3
6 Runs
- 442.1
- 142.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 142.5
- 042.6
M. Nabi
17 (20)
H. Shahidi
32 (38)
de Silva
9-0-38-0
42.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
Gives this one some air, on middle, angling in, Mohammad Nabi defends it on the front foot. Afghanistan just 24 runs away from the win now!
42.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short and outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi cuts it towards sweeper covers for another run.
42.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Flatter, full and on offm Hashmatullah Shahidi keeps it out to the off side.
42.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Flighted, full and on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi blocks it out.
42.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Nabi slices it towards deep point for a single.
42.1
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
EDGED AND FOUR! This is tossed up, full and on middle, turns away sharply, Mohammad Nabi looks to push it away but gets an outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.
End Of The Over 42 : 239/3
8 Runs
- 141.1
- 141.2
- 441.3
- 141.4
- 041.5
- 141.6
M. Nabi
12 (17)
H. Shahidi
31 (35)
D. Hemantha
9-0-50-0
41.6
1
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nabi
Darts this one full, on middle, Mohammad Nabi drills it towards long on for one.
41.5
0
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nabi
Quicker, short and on off, Mohammad Nabi chops it down to the pitch.
41.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Shortish and on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi nudges it towards deep square leg for another run.
41.3
4
Dushan Hemantha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! Lovely shot! This is tossed up, full and on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi gets this front foot forward and drives it through extra covers for a beautiful boundary.
41.2
1
Dushan Hemantha To Mohammad Nabi
Short again and outside off, Mohammad Nabi cuts it towards sweeper covers for a single.
41.1
1
Dushan Hemantha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short and on middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
End Of The Over 41 : 231/3
2 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 140.4
- 140.5
- 040.6
M. Nabi
10 (14)
H. Shahidi
25 (32)
de Silva
8-0-32-0
40.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
Slower through the air, on middle, Mohammad Nabi blocks it out once more.
40.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Flighted, full and on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi eases it towards long on for a run.
40.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
Short and on middle, Mohammad Nabi moves back and forces it towards long on for a single.
40.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
Floated, full and on middle, Mohammad Nabi defends it on the front foot.
40.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
Short and on off, Mohammad Nabi pushes it towards short covers.
40.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nabi
Tossed up, full and on middle, Mohammad Nabi blocks it down the pitch.
Powerplay 3! Now, fives fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over.
End Of The Over 40 : 229/3
12 Runs
- 039.1
- 439.2
- 139.3
- 239.4
- 439.5
- 139.6
M. Nabi
9 (9)
H. Shahidi
24 (31)
D. Shanaka
4.3-0-32-0
39.6
1
Dasun Shanaka To Mohammad Nabi
Full and on off, Dasun Shanaka slices it towards deep point for one.
39.5
4
Dasun Shanaka To Mohammad Nabi
FOUR! Short-pitched delivery wide of off, Mohammad Nabi pulls this towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
39.4
2
Dasun Shanaka To Mohammad Nabi
Fuller one around off, Mohammad Nabi drives this to sweeper cover and takes a couple.
39.3
1
Dasun Shanaka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one around middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this to the on side for a single.
39.2
4
Dasun Shanaka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! Back of a length around off, Hashmatullah Shahidi shuffles to his off and flicks this towards fine leg as the ball races away for a boundary.
39.1
0
Dasun Shanaka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one around middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi drills this towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 39 : 217/3
4 Runs
- 1 WD 38.1
- 138.1
- 1 WD 38.2
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 138.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
M. Nabi
2 (6)
H. Shahidi
19 (28)
M. Pathirana
8-0-55-1
38.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nabi
SHort-pitched delivery around off, Mohammad Nabi looks to play the pull but gets beaten by the pace on this.
38.5
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nabi
Well-directed short-pitched delivery, Mohammad Nabi ducks down on this,.
38.4
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short and wide of off, Hashmatullah Shahidi punches this to the off side for a single.
38.3
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Sharp bouncer, Hashmatullah Shahidi ducks away from this.
38.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On a length around off-stump line, Hashmatullah Shahidi leaves this for the keeper to collect.
38.2
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Wide! Full and way too wide of the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi leaves this. Wide signaled.
38.1
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nabi
Low full toss on pads, Mohammad Nabi guides this to fine leg for a single.
38.1
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Mohammad Nabi
Wide! Short and wide of off, Mohammad Nabi leaves this as this is way too wide.
End Of The Over 38 : 213/3
2 Runs
- 037.1
- 137.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 137.5
- 037.6
H. Shahidi
18 (25)
M. Nabi
1 (3)
D. Shanaka
3.3-0-20-0
37.6
0
Dasun Shanaka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short-pitched delivery body bound outside, Hashmatullah Shahidi gets into and awkward position and leaves this at the end.
37.5
1
Dasun Shanaka To Mohammad Nabi
On a length around off, Mohammad Nabi drives this towards sweeper cover for a single.
37.4
0
Dasun Shanaka To Mohammad Nabi
Fuller one outside off, Mohammad Nabi pushes this towards the fielder at mid off.
37.3
0
Dasun Shanaka To Mohammad Nabi
Short and wide of off, Mohammad Nabi looks to drive but cuts it one bounce to the fielder.
37.2
1
Dasun Shanaka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short and wide outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi cuts this to third man for a single.
37.1
0
Dasun Shanaka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On a length angling away from the batter, Hashmatullah Shahidi gets beaten on his outside edge.
Mohammad Nabi comes out to the middle now.
End Of The Over 37 : 211/3
3 Runs
- 036.1
- 136.2
- 136.3
- 136.4
- 036.5
- W 36.6
R. Shah
55 (80)
H. Shahidi
17 (22)
M. Pathirana
7-0-51-1
36.6
W
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah OUT!
OUT! Edged and taken in the deep! Short-pitched delivery cramping Rahmat Shah. He plays the pull but gets a top edge onto this that travels towards a deep square leg fence where Dhananjaya de Silva collects it well running in from the fence. Finally some light at the end of the tunnel for the hosts here.
36.5
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one on off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to mid on for no run.
36.4
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of a length around middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi pulls this to deep mid-wicket region for a single.
36.3
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one on off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
36.2
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one around off, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this to long off for a single.
36.1
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one in middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this to mid on for no run.
End Of The Over 36 : 208/2
10 Runs
- 135.1
- 435.2
- 035.3
- 135.4
- 035.5
- 435.6
R. Shah
54 (77)
H. Shahidi
15 (19)
D. Hemantha
8-0-42-0
35.6
4
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! A boundary to end the over. Tossed up outside off, Rahmat Shah slog sweeps this over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.
35.5
0
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Short in length on off, Rahmat Shah defends this of the front foot.
35.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Tossed up on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.
35.3
0
Dushan Hemantha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one in middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this towards short mid-wicket for no run.
35.2
4
Dushan Hemantha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! tossed up in middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi drives this past the fielder at extra cover for a boundary towards that region.
35.1
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up around middle, Rahmat Shah pushes this to sweeper cover for a single. Half-century for the experienced batter.
End Of The Over 35 : 198/2
6 Runs
- 034.1
- 434.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 134.5
- 134.6
R. Shah
49 (74)
H. Shahidi
10 (16)
de Silva
7-0-30-0
34.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up in middle, Rahmat Shah pushes this to long on fir a single.
34.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this to long off for a single.
34.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Tossed up in middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this back at the bowler.
34.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On a length in middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this back to the bowler.
34.2
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! Half-tracker in middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi hops onto his backfoot and pulls this for a boundary towards the deep mid-wicket region.
34.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Quicker and flatter angling into the batter, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 34 : 192/2
6 Runs
- 233.1
- 033.2
- 133.3
- 033.4
- 133.5
- 233.6
R. Shah
48 (73)
H. Shahidi
5 (11)
D. Hemantha
7-0-32-0
33.6
2
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up around middle, Rahmat Shah cuts this wide of the fielder at point for a couple more.
33.5
1
Dushan Hemantha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one wide of off, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
33.4
0
Dushan Hemantha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Flighted delivery wide of off, Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to cut but nearly ends up chopping it back onto the stumps.
33.3
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Full toss on middle, Rahmat Shah pushes this to long on for a single.
33.2
0
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up on off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to short cover for no run.
33.1
2
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Short and wide of off, Rahmat Shah cuts this behind point for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 33 : 186/2
5 Runs
- 132.1
- 132.2
- 132.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 232.6
H. Shahidi
4 (9)
R. Shah
43 (69)
de Silva
6-0-24-0
32.6
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Tossed up outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi sweeps this to square leg region for a couple.
32.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi defends this on the off side for no run.
32.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Tossed up on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi defends this off the front foot.
32.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up on off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to long on for a single.
32.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one wide of off, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
32.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one around middle, Rahmat Shah pushes this to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 32 : 181/2
9 Runs
- 1 LB 31.1
- 131.2
- 1 WD 31.3
- 031.3
- 431.4
- 1 WD 31.5
- 031.5
- 131.6
R. Shah
41 (67)
H. Shahidi
1 (5)
K. Rajitha
8-0-43-1
31.6
1
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
On a length outside off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
31.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one outside off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to short cover for no run.
31.5
wd
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Wide! Way too wide above the batters head.
31.4
4
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Rahmat Shah cuts this and finds the fence at the backward point region.
31.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one outside off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to mid off for no run.
31.3
wd
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Kasun Rajitha bends his back and darts one way too wide for the umpire's liking.
31.2
1
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of a length around middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi taps this in front of the fielder at point for a single.
31.1
lb
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Leg bye. On a length around pads, Rahmat Shah deflects this off his pads towards short fine leg for a single.
Drinks! Ibrahim Zadran missed out on his well-deserved hundred and Sri Lanka finally got an opening and they will look to build on it now to take few quick wickets. Afghanistan just needs to be patient and do the basics right to get over the line here. Kasun Rajitha to continue after the break.
End Of The Over 31 : 172/2
1 Runs
- 030.1
- 130.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
H. Shahidi
0 (4)
R. Shah
36 (62)
de Silva
5-0-19-0
30.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Tossed up in middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this to square leg for no run.
30.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this to short mid-wicket for no run.
30.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one around off, Hashmatullah Shahidi defends this off his front foot.
30.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Tossed up on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi defends this off his front foot.
30.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up around middle, Rahmat Shah tucks this to short fine leg for a single.
30.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one on off, Rahmat Shah pushes this back to the bowler.
Hashmatullah Shahidi is the new batter in.
End Of The Over 30 : 171/2
2 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 129.3
- 129.4
- 029.5
- W 29.6
I. Zadran
98 (98)
R. Shah
35 (60)
K. Rajitha
7-0-35-1
29.6
W
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Kasun Rajitha strikes! Sri Lanka finally get the breakthrough after a long time. Ibrahim Zadran misses out on his hundred by just two runs here. Kasun Rajitha bangs this one short again, on middle, Ibrahim Zadran this time goes for the pull shot but gets hurried a bit and mistimes it the air towards deep square leg where Sadeera Samarawickrama (Sub) pouches it safely. Zadran cannot believe it as he stands there in disappointment. However, he has played a brilliant knock for his team to get them on top here. Afghanistan two down now!
29.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Sharp bouncer! Kasun Rajitha bangs this short and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran sways away from it.
29.4
1
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Short and on off, Rahmat Shah pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.
29.3
1
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Overpitched and on off, Ibrahim Zadran drills it through covers for a single.
29.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
A slower one, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it out.
29.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it straight to mid off.
End Of The Over 29 : 169/1
5 Runs
- 028.1
- 128.2
- 128.3
- 128.4
- 128.5
- 128.6
I. Zadran
97 (93)
R. Shah
34 (59)
de Silva
4-0-18-0
28.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Short again and on off, Ibrahim Zadran punches it towards short covers where a midfield allows a run.
28.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Shorter in length, on leg, Rahmat Shah makes room and eases it towards long on for one.
28.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Flatter, full and on leg, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it through mid-wicket for another run.
28.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Floated, full and on middle, Rahmat Shah drills it towards long on for a run.
28.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
A bit short and around leg, Ibrahim Zadran clips it through square leg for a single.
28.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up, full and on leg, Ibrahim Zadran turns it towards short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 28 : 164/1
5 Runs
- 227.1
- 027.2
- 127.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 1 WD 27.6
- 127.6
I. Zadran
94 (89)
R. Shah
32 (57)
M. Pathirana
6-0-48-0
27.6
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
In the air...safe! This is a slower one, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran is early into his drive and the ball goes up in the air but falls well wide of cover-point. They cross.
27.6
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Short again but way outside off this time, Ibrahim Zadran once again offers no shot at it. Wided.
27.5
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Matheesha Pathirana bangs in a bouncer, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran lets it go to the keeper.
27.4
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one, outside off, slower too, Ibrahim Zadran throws his bat at it but misses.
27.3
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Length again and outside off, Rahmat Shah steers it through point for a single.
27.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
This is on a good length and on off, Rahmat Shah offers no shot at it.
27.1
2
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length and on off, Rahmat Shah chops it wide of third man where Kasun Rajitha runs to his left and dives to stop it. Two runs taken!
End Of The Over 27 : 159/1
5 Runs
- 126.1
- 026.2
- 426.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
I. Zadran
93 (86)
R. Shah
29 (54)
D. Shanaka
2.3-0-18-0
26.6
0
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
Another short delivery, on off, Ibrahim Zadran leaves it alone. He is asking the umpires if that was a wide or not but nothing doing.
26.5
0
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
Fullish and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran keeps it out to the off side.
26.4
0
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran cuts it towards point.
26.3
4
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Classy shot! Dasun Shanaka serves this full and around off, Ibrahim Zadran leans on and creams it through extra covers for a boundary. He moves into the 90s now!
26.2
0
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
Dasun Shanaka bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Ibrahim Zadran ducks under it.
26.1
1
Dasun Shanaka To Rahmat Shah
A slower one, on a length and on middle, Rahmat Shah nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 26 : 154/1
11 Runs
- 125.1
- 1 WD 25.2
- 5 WD 25.2
- 1 B 25.2
- 025.3
- 125.4
- 125.5
- 125.6
R. Shah
28 (53)
I. Zadran
89 (81)
M. Pathirana
5-0-43-0
25.6
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Slower delivery, on a length and on off, Rahmat Shah works it through square leg for one more.
25.5
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
This is on a hard length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it through covers for one.
25.4
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Length again and on off, Rahmat Shah guides it towards third man for one.
25.3
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
On a length and on off, Rahmat Shah dabs it towards point.
25.2
b
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length and around off, Ibrahim Zadran leaves it alone but Kusal Mendis fumbles as the ball goes towards third man. A bye is taken.
25.2
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
FIVE WIDES! Matheesha Pathirana is struggling with his line here. He serves this one way outside leg, Ibrahim Zadran lets it go and Kusal Mendis has no chance as he dives to his left and the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
25.2
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Full again but way outside off, Ibrahim Zadran leaves it alone. Wided.
25.1
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
A slower one, full and on off, Rahmat Shah drives it towards short covers where the fielder makes a half stop. They cross.
End Of The Over 25 : 143/1
7 Runs
- 224.1
- 124.2
- 1 WD 24.3
- 124.3
- 124.4
- 124.5
- 024.6
I. Zadran
88 (79)
R. Shah
25 (49)
D. Shanaka
1.3-0-13-0
24.6
0
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
A sharp bouncer from Dasun Shanaka, on off, Ibrahim Zadran sways away from it.
24.5
1
Dasun Shanaka To Rahmat Shah
Touch fuller and on middle, Rahmat Shah looks to play at it but gets an inside edge through square leg for one.
24.4
1
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
Length again and on off, Ibrahim Zadran punches it through cover-point for another run.
Halt! Lahiru Kumara is maybe feeling his hamstring and is walking off the field now. This would be a huge blow fro Sri Lanka if he cannot take any further part in this game. Dasun Shanaka to complete the over.
24.3
1
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
On a length and on off, Rahmat Shah guides it towards third man for a run.
24.3
wd
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
Lahiru Kumara bangs in a bouncer, on off, but way over the batter, Rahmat Shah leaves it alone. Wided.
24.2
1
Lahiru Kumara To Ibrahim Zadran
In the blockhole, on middle, Ibrahim Zadran digs it out towards short mid-wicket for a run.
24.1
2
Lahiru Kumara To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one, on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it wide of sweeper covers for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 24 : 136/1
4 Runs
- 123.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 123.4
- 123.5
- 123.6
I. Zadran
84 (75)
R. Shah
23 (47)
D. Hemantha
6-0-26-0
23.6
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Flatter, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran uses his feet and knocks it through covers for another run.
23.5
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
A googly now, short and on middle, Rahmat Shah punches it towards long on for one more.
23.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Flighted, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran opens the face of his bat and guides it wide of cover-point for a run.
23.3
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Short and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
23.2
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Floated, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it towards short covers.
23.1
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up, full and on off, Rahmat Shah drives it towards long off for a single.
End Of The Over 23 : 132/1
7 Runs
- 122.1
- 022.2
- 422.3
- 122.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
R. Shah
21 (45)
I. Zadran
82 (71)
de Silva
3-0-13-0
22.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Looped up, full and on off, Rahmat Shah uses his feet and shanks it towards long on for one.
22.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
A huge let off for Afghanistan! This is flatter, full and around leg, Rahmat Shah looks to reverse-sweeps but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. However, in all of this there is a miscommunication between the batters as they set off for the run, and Shah is halfway down when he is sent back, the fielder throws at the batter's end where Kusal Mendis takes the bails off in a flash. The replay shows that Shah has made his ground and it will be Not Out.
22.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Quicker, short and on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it through point for a run.
22.3
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Lovely shot! This is floated, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran stays there and absolutely drills it past the bowler and wide of mid off for a boundary.
22.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it out.
22.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Short and on middle, Rahmat Shah forces it towards long on for a single.
End Of The Over 22 : 125/1
2 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 121.3
- 121.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
I. Zadran
77 (68)
R. Shah
19 (42)
D. Hemantha
5-0-22-0
21.6
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Looped up, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran defends it on the front foot.
21.5
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Shortish and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran cuts it straight to point.
21.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Flighted, full and on off, Rahmat Shah mistimes his drive in front of covers for a run. That brings up the 100-run partnership between these two batters.
21.3
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Short and around off, Ibrahim Zadran punches it through covers for a single.
21.2
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Floated, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran drills it towards cover-point.
21.1
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it towards short covers.
End Of The Over 21 : 123/1
3 Runs
- 220.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 120.5
- 020.6
R. Shah
18 (41)
I. Zadran
76 (63)
de Silva
2-0-6-0
20.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Slightly shorter, on middle, Rahmat Shah knocks it to the left of the bowler.
20.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran drives it towards long on for a single.
20.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Quicker, full and on leg, Ibrahim Zadran turns it towards short mid-wicket.
20.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Flatter, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran slices it towards short third man.
20.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Slower through the air, on middle, Ibrahim Zadran looks to block but gets an outside edge towards short third man.
20.1
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Short and on off, Ibrahim Zadran cuts it towards sweeper covers and comes back for the second.
End Of The Over 20 : 120/1
5 Runs
- 119.1
- 019.2
- 119.3
- 119.4
- 219.5
- 019.6
R. Shah
18 (40)
I. Zadran
73 (58)
D. Hemantha
4-0-20-0
19.6
0
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one around middle, Rahmat Shah pushes this to the fielder on off for no run.
19.5
2
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one outside off, Rahmat Shah tucks this wide of long on fielder for a couple.
19.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Short in length around middle, Ibrahim Zadran cuts this to point for a single.
19.3
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up in middle, Rahmat Shah pushes this to long off for a single.
19.2
0
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one on middle, Rahmat Shah tucks this to short mid-wicket fielder for no run.
19.1
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one outside off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to the off side for a single.
End Of The Over 19 : 115/1
3 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 018.4
- 118.5
- 018.6
R. Shah
15 (36)
I. Zadran
71 (56)
de Silva
1-0-3-0
18.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up in middle, Rahmat Shah defends this out.
18.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this to long on for a single.
18.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one in middle, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this back to the bowler for no run.
18.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up outside off, Rahmat Shah drives this to sweeper cover for a single.
18.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one in middle, Rahmat Shah defends this off the front foot.
18.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one around off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this wide of short mid-wicket fielder for a single.
End Of The Over 18 : 112/1
5 Runs
- 117.1
- 117.2
- 1 WD 17.3
- 017.3
- 117.4
- 017.5
- 117.6
I. Zadran
69 (53)
R. Shah
14 (33)
D. Hemantha
3-0-15-0
17.6
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one around off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to long off for a single.
17.5
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Quicker and flatter outside off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to cover for no run.
17.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up on off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
17.3
0
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one wide of off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to short cover for no run.
17.3
wd
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Wide! Fuller one going down leg, Rahmat Shah looks to sweep but misses out.
17.2
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up around pads, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
17.1
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one on off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 107/1
9 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 116.3
- 416.4
- 416.5
- 016.6
I. Zadran
67 (50)
R. Shah
12 (30)
M. Pathirana
4-0-33-0
16.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Yorker going down leg, Ibrahim Zadran get hit on his shoes.
16.5
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! The debutant is being hammered all around the park here. Fuller one around pads, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this in the gap at mid-wicket region for a boundary.
16.4
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Short-pitched delivery wide of off, Ibrahim Zadran gets into the position early and cuts this for a boundary behind the wicket.
16.3
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Well directed bouncer catches the batter by surprise, Rahmat Shah gloves this to third man for a single.
16.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
On a length around off, Rahmat Shah guides this to point for no run.
16.1
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Full and wide outside off, Rahmat Shah leaves this all alone.
Drinks! Afghanistan are in control of this chase at the moment with Ibrahim Zadran leading the charge. Sri Lanka needs wickets but nothing is working for them at the moment. They will come up with different plans after this break in the hope of a breakthrough. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.
End Of The Over 16 : 98/1
7 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 115.3
- 415.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
I. Zadran
59 (47)
R. Shah
11 (27)
D. Hemantha
2-0-10-0
15.6
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up wide of off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to cover for no run.
15.5
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this back to the bowler for no run.
15.4
4
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Flighted delivery wide of off, Ibrahim Zadran strides forward and drills this through te cover region for a beautifully crafted boundary.
15.3
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one on middle, Rahmat Shah pushes this to long on for a single.
15.2
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one around middle, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to long off for a single.
15.1
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up wide of off, Rahmat Shah drives this to deep extra cover for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 91/1
4 Runs
- 114.1
- 1 WD 14.2
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- 1 WD 14.5
- 014.5
- 014.6
I. Zadran
54 (43)
R. Shah
9 (25)
M. Pathirana
3-0-24-0
14.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length around middle, Ibrahim Zadran tucks this to short mid-wicket for no run.
14.5
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Short-pitched delivery wide of off, Ibrahim Zadran leaves this all alone.
14.5
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Wide! Good length delivery wide down leg, Ibrahim Zadran looks to roll it down but misses out.
14.4
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Short and wide of off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
14.3
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length outside off, Rahmat Shah looks to cut but misses out.
14.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
On a length around off, Rahmat Shah pushes this to point for no run.
14.2
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Wide! On a length going down leg, Rahmat Shah looks to flick but misses out.
14.1
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Low full toss on pads, Ibrahim Zadran chips this towards deep mid-wicket region for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 87/1
3 Runs
- 013.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 113.5
- 113.6
I. Zadran
53 (40)
R. Shah
8 (22)
D. Hemantha
1-0-3-0
13.6
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one around off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to the off side and takes a single.
13.5
1
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one wide of off, Rahmat Shah cuts this to backward point for a single.
13.4
0
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Short in length wide of off, Rahmat Shah looks to cut but misses out.
13.3
0
Dushan Hemantha To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up wide of off, Rahmat Shah drills this back to the bowler.
13.2
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one outside off, Ibrahim Zadran slices this to backward point for a single.
13.1
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one outside off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this to the fielder at short cover.
End Of The Over 13 : 84/1
11 Runs
- 112.1
- 012.2
- 1 NB 12.3
- 412.3
- 412.4
- 012.5
- 112.6
I. Zadran
51 (37)
R. Shah
7 (19)
D. Shanaka
1-0-11-0
12.6
1
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
Short of a length outside off, Ibrahim Zadran cuts this to third man for a single.
12.5
0
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one outside off, Ibrahim Zadran defends this off the front foot.
12.4
4
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Runs are leaking thick and fast here. On a length outside off, Ibrahim Zadran bottom edges this wide of the keeper for a boundary behind the wicket. Half-century comes up for Ibrahim Zadran.
12.3
4
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Fuller obe wide of off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this through cover for a boundary. He takes full advantage of the free hit.
12.3
nb
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one outside off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this to mid off fielder. Dasun Shanaka has overstepped so it is a no ball with a free hit to follow.
12.2
0
Dasun Shanaka To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length around off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to short cover for no run.
12.1
1
Dasun Shanaka To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one on off, Rahmat Shah drills this back to the bowler and takes a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 73/1
17 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 611.5
- 5 WD 11.6
- 611.6
I. Zadran
42 (31)
R. Shah
6 (18)
M. Pathirana
2-0-20-0
11.6
6
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
SIX! The debutant is under some pressure here. Fuller one on pads, Ibrahim Zadran flicks this and manages to clear the fence with ease for a maximum towards the fine leg region. 17 coming of the over.
11.6
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
5 Wides! Wide yorker way down leg, Ibrahim Zadran looks to flick but misses out. The keeper fails to collect too as the ball races away towards the fence for five extras.
11.5
6
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
SIX! WOAH That was some strike for a maximum. On a length around the waist, Ibrahim Zadran helps this but times this to perfection as the ball has sailed over the fence towards deep square leg region.
11.4
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length around chest high, Ibrahim Zadran looks to upper cut but misses out.
11.3
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Good length delivery outside off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to cover-point for no run.
11.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one wide of off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this towards the fielder at short cover.
11.1
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length around off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this back towards the bowler for no run.
End Of The Over 11 : 56/1
11 Runs
- 410.1
- 210.2
- 010.3
- 410.4
- 110.5
- 010.6
R. Shah
6 (18)
I. Zadran
30 (25)
K. Rajitha
6-0-33-0
10.6
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Fuller one outside off, Rahmat Shah looks to drive but misses out.
10.5
1
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length outside off, Ibrahim Zadran guides this to short third for a single.
10.4
4
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Short of a length around the waist, Ibrahim Zadran picks it up early and pulls this towards the long leg region for a boundary.
10.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length around middle, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this back towards the bowler.
10.2
2
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one outside off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this to sweeper cover for a couple.
10.1
4
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! A lucky boundary for the batter here. On a length around middle, Ibrahim Zadran edges this from the inside of his bat and watched the ball sail over the fence for a boundary towards the fine leg region.
Powerplay 2! The fielding side can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 45/1
3 Runs
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 29.5
- 09.6
R. Shah
6 (17)
I. Zadran
19 (20)
M. Pathirana
1-0-3-0
9.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Almost for Matheesha Pathirana! He bowls the slower one again, full and on middle, Rahmat Shah is very early into his shot and the ball loops up but falls well in front of mid on.
9.5
2
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
A slower now, back of a length and on off, Rahmat Shah punches it through covers for a brace.
9.4
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
On a length and on off, Rahmat Shah punches it towards cover-point where the fielder jumps to make a good stop.
9.3
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
Fuller and on middle, Rahmat Shah tucks it towards square leg.
9.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Rahmat Shah
This is on a good length and on off, Rahmat Shah lets it go to the keeper.
9.1
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Ibrahim Zadran
Matheesha Pathirana starts with a yorker, on off, Ibrahim Zadran squeezes it towards third man for a single.
Matheesha Pathirana comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 9 : 42/1
3 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 38.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
R. Shah
4 (12)
I. Zadran
18 (19)
K. Rajitha
5-0-22-0
8.6
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
BEATEN! This is pitched up, on off, swinging away, Rahmat Shah looks for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.
8.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
A slower one, on a length again, on middle, Rahmat Shah blocks it back towards the bowler.
8.4
3
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran punches it past point as Pathum Nissanka from covers chase it and slides it push it inside. Three runs taken!
8.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Full again and on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it towards covers.
8.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller and outside off, shaping away, Ibrahim Zadran leaves it alone.
8.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
This is on a hard length and on middle, shaping in, Ibrahim Zadran looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 8 : 39/1
0 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
R. Shah
4 (10)
I. Zadran
15 (15)
L. Kumara
4-1-16-1
7.6
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
A good yorker now, on off, Rahmat Shah digs it out towards point.
7.5
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
Touch fuller and on off, Rahmat Shah keeps it out to the off side.
7.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length and on off, Rahmat Shah lets it go to the keeper once again.
7.3
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
Cracking delivery! This is on a good length and on off, nips back in sharply, Rahmat Shah looks to push it away with no footwork and it just goes past the inside edge to the keeper.
7.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
Short and around off, Rahmat Shah sways away from it.
7.1
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
On a length and on middle, Rahmat Shah works it with the inner half towards square leg.
End Of The Over 7 : 39/1
10 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 46.4
- 46.5
- 26.6
I. Zadran
15 (15)
R. Shah
4 (4)
K. Rajitha
4-0-19-0
6.6
2
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Just over! Another full delivery, on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it in the air and just over short covers for a couple of more runs.
6.5
4
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Two in a row! This is full again and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran clips it well over mid-wicket as the ball rolls towards the fence for another boundary.
6.4
4
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! SMASHED! Kasun Rajitha lands this short and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran accepts the width and cuts it hard through covers for a boundary.
6.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and around leg, Ibrahim Zadran flicks it uppishly buy on the bounce towards short mid-wicket.
6.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Full again and on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it towards mid off.
6.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Full and on off, shaping away, Ibrahim Zadran offers not shot at it.
End Of The Over 6 : 29/1
4 Runs
- 05.1
- W 5.2
- 45.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
R. Shah
4 (4)
I. Zadran
5 (9)
L. Kumara
3-0-16-1
5.6
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
Full and on off, Rahmat Shah knocks it towards point.
5.5
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length and on middle, Rahmat Shah keeps it out to the off side.
5.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
Short and outside off, Rahmat Shah leaves it alone.
5.3
4
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Rahmat Shah gets off the mark in style! This is full and around middle, Rahmat Shah flicks it with good timing past mid-wicket for a boundary.
Rahmat Shah walks out next.
5.2
W
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmanullah Gurbaz OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Lahiru Kumara draws first blood! He lands this short of a length and outside off again, Rahmanullah Gurbaz tries to cut it hard but only manages to get an inside edge back onto the stumps. He was getting frustrated out there with the dot balls and throws his wicket away but the hosts would not mind that at all. Afghanistan lose their first wicket!
5.1
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
This is on a hard length and around off, shaping away, Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 5 : 25/0
2 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 1 WD 4.6
- 14.6
R. Gurbaz
14 (21)
I. Zadran
5 (9)
K. Rajitha
3-0-9-0
4.6
1
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Another full delivery around leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz works it through square leg for one.
4.6
wd
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Full but down the leg side, Rahmanullah Gurbaz misses his flick. Wided.
4.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Overpitched and on middle, shaping away, Rahmanullah Gurbaz knocks it towards point.
4.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
This is on a hard length and on middle, shaping in, Rahmanullah Gurbaz plays all around it and gets hit high on the pads.
4.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Touch fuller and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz taps it to the off side.
4.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On a length and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets hurried and pats it down towards short mid-wicket.
4.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Full and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz mistimes his drive back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 4 : 23/0
4 Runs
- 13.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 23.5
- 13.6
R. Gurbaz
13 (15)
I. Zadran
5 (9)
L. Kumara
2-0-12-0
3.6
1
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Length again, on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz steers it towards third man for one.
3.5
2
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Short and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz mistimes his pull towards deep square leg for a brace.
3.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
This is on a hard length and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz defends it to the off side.
3.3
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Touch fuller and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes it towards covers.
3.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Rahmanullah Gurbaz keeps it out to the leg side.
3.1
1
Lahiru Kumara To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran punches it towards third man for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 19/0
3 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 12.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 22.6
R. Gurbaz
10 (10)
I. Zadran
4 (8)
K. Rajitha
2-0-7-0
2.6
2
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Full again, on leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz uses his feet to loft it away but gets an inside edge wide of fine leg for a brace.
2.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Goes fuller and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz turns it towards short mid-wicket.
2.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Length again and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz dabs it towards point.
2.3
1
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran steers it wide of backward point for a single.
2.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Full again and on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it towards covers.
2.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Full and outside off, shaping away, Ibrahim Zadran taps it out towards covers.
End Of The Over 2 : 16/0
8 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 31.5
- 1 WD 1.6
- 41.6
R. Gurbaz
8 (7)
I. Zadran
3 (5)
L. Kumara
1-0-8-0
1.6
4
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Good shot! Lahiru Kumara pitches this one up, on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz creams it through extra covers for a boundary.
1.6
wd
Lahiru Kumara To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Short of a length but down the leg side, Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves it alone. Wided.
1.5
3
Lahiru Kumara To Ibrahim Zadran
Fullish and on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it through covers as two fielder chases it and keeps it inside working tandem. Three runs taken!
1.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Ibrahim Zadran
This is on a good length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran slashes at it but misses.
1.3
0
Lahiru Kumara To Ibrahim Zadran
Touch fuller, on middle, angling in, Ibrahim Zadran keeps it out down the pitch.
1.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length around off, Ibrahim Zadran lets it go to the keeper again.
1.1
0
Lahiru Kumara To Ibrahim Zadran
Lahiru Kumara begins with a hard-length delivery, on off, Ibrahim Zadran leaves it alone.
Lahiru Kumara will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 8/0
8 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 40.3
- 00.4
- 4 LB 0.5
- 00.6
R. Gurbaz
4 (6)
I. Zadran
0 (0)
K. Rajitha
1-0-4-0
0.6
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Overpitched and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz drives it towards covers. End of an eventful first over!
0.5
lb
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR LEG BYES! Kasun Rajitha lands this on a hard length but down the leg side, Rahmanullah Gurbaz misses his flick and it goes off his pads towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
0.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Pulls his length back a bit, on off, shaping away again, Rahmanullah Gurbaz offers no shot at it.
0.3
4
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Afghanistan are underway in style! Kasun Rajitha serves this full again and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz moves across a bit and flicks it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
0.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
This is on a good length and around off, shaping away again, Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves it alone this time.
0.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
What a beauty to start with! Kasun Rajitha starts with a full delivery, on off, swings away late, Rahmanullah Gurbaz stays there and tries to drive it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.
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Match Info
- Venue Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
- Weather Clear
- Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field
- Result Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
- Player of the Match Ibrahim Zadran
- Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), Prageeth Rambukwella (SL) and Michael Gough (ENG)
- Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Sri Lanka 268/10 in 50.0 overs
- Sri Lanka 251/6 in 47.2 overs
- Referral 2 (46.4 ovs): D Hemantha against AFG (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, AFG: 1)
- Sri Lanka 200/5 in 40.5 overs
- D de Silva 9th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 56 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- C Asalanka 7th ODI fifty: 52 runs in 57 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- Sri Lanka 150/4 in 32.0 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 61 balls between C Asalanka (25) and D de Silva (21)
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 131/4 in 29.0 overs
- Sri Lanka 103/4 in 22.5 overs
- Referral 1 (16.6 ovs): AFG against C Asalanka (caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, AFG: 1)
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 59/2 in 14.0 overs
- Sri Lanka 50/2 in 10.6 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-10): Sri Lanka 44/2
- D Hemantha (SL) and M Pathirana (SL) makes their ODI debut
- Afghanistan 250/3 in 44.3 overs
- Afghanistan 203/2 in 35.2 overs
- R Shah 23rd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 75 balls (2x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: Afghanistan 172/2 in 31.0 overs
- Afghanistan 150/1 in 25.2 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 99 balls between I Zadran (72) and R Shah (19)
- Afghanistan 103/1 in 16.4 overs
- Drinks: Afghanistan 98/1 in 16.0 overs
- I Zadran maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 35 balls (6x4) (2x6)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 43 balls between I Zadran (37) and R Shah (7)
- Afghanistan 51/1 in 10.2 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-10): Afghanistan 45/1
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran AFG | 174 | 58.00 |
| Pathum Nissanka SL | 132 | 44.00 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne SL | 112 | 56.00 |
| Kusal Mendis SL | 100 | 50.00 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi AFG | 99 | 33.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga SL | 6 | 3.67 |
| Dushmantha Chameera SL | 6 | 5.06 |
| Fareed Ahmad AFG | 4 | 6.22 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva SL | 3 | 4.15 |
| Mohammad Nabi AFG | 3 | 5.15 |
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