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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Match Summary

SL vs AFG, 2023 - ODI Summary

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Scorecard

Match Ended

3rd ODI, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota , Jun 07, 2023

Sri Lanka

120/1 (16.0/50)

Afghanistan

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

Top Batsmen

Mohammad Nabi

23 (23)

2x4s
0x6s
100SR

Ibrahim Zadran

22 (21)

4x4s
0x6s
104.76SR

Top Bowlers

Dushmantha Chameera

ECON 7.00

OVERS

63/4

R/W

Wanindu Hasaranga

ECON 1.61

4.2

OVERS

7/3

R/W

SL 120/1

Top Batsmen

Dimuth Karunaratne

56 (45)

7x4s
0x6s
124.44SR

Pathum Nissanka

51 (34)

8x4s
2x6s
150SR

Top Bowlers

Gulbadin Naib

ECON 9.50

OVERS

19/1

R/W

Fareed Ahmad

ECON 8.00

OVERS

8/0

R/W

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

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

Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis

A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.

15.4

Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis

Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.

15.3

Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis

On middle, kept out.

15.2

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

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

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

Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis

Another single as this is hit down to long off.

14.4

Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne

A single as this is pushed down to long off.

14.3

Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne

On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.

14.2

Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis

A single as this is pushed down to long on.

14.1

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

Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne

FOUR! Up and over! On middle, the slog sweep is out and it goes over mid-wicket.

13.5

Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne

On middle, kept out.

13.4

Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne

On middle, kept out.

13.3

Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne

Two more! Fuller and outside off, this is hit through covers for two.

13.2

Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis

Another single as this is punched down to long off.

13.1

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

Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne

Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one more.

12.5

Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne

On middle, this is kept out.

12.4

Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis

100 up for Lanka! On middle, this is pushed down to long on.

12.3

Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis

Another dot! On middle, kept out.

12.2

Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis

On off, blocked.

Full Commentary

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

Venue Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
Weather Bright and Sunny
Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
Result Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets
Player of the Match Dushmantha Chameera
Player of the Series Dushmantha Chameera
Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Michael Gough (ENG)
Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

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