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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Match Summary

SL vs AFG, 2024 - ODI Summary

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Scorecard

Match Ended

3rd ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy , Feb 14, 2024

Sri Lanka

267/3 (35.2/50)

Afghanistan

266 (48.2/50)

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets

Player of the Match

Pathum Nissanka

118(101)

Player of the Series

Pathum Nissanka

AFG 266/10

Top Batsmen

Rahmat Shah

65 (77)

7x4s
1x6s
84.41SR

Azmatullah Omarzai

54 (59)

4x4s
0x6s
91.52SR

Top Bowlers

Pramod Madushan

ECON 5.40

8.2

OVERS

45/3

R/W

Dunith Wellalage

ECON 3.80

OVERS

38/2

R/W

SL 267/3

Top Batsmen

Pathum Nissanka

118 (101)

16x4s
2x6s
116.83SR

Avishka Fernando

91 (66)

10x4s
5x6s
137.87SR

Top Bowlers

Qais Ahmad

ECON 6.57

OVERS

46/2

R/W

Mohammad Nabi

ECON 4.92

9.2

OVERS

46/1

R/W

That is it from this game. The trophy has been handed over to Kusal Mendis! 3-0 for the hosts. 4-0 overall so far in the tour. Time for the T20Is. The first match will be played on the 17th of this month at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). Join us earlier for the build up as well. Cheers!

Hashmatullah Shahidi says Sri Lanka played really good cricket overall and credit to them. Tells they struggled with the bat in the back end and even the bowlers didn't bowl according to the plan. Shares they missed some key bowlers. Reckons Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman were missed dearly. Ends by hoping that his team has a good T20I series.

Double-ton in the first match and a century in this one, Pathum Nissanka wins the Player of the Match award and Player of the Series award.

...Time for Presentation...

A forgetful series for Afghanistan as they have nothing to take away from this tour so far. They won the toss and started on a good note. Rahmanullah Gurbaz played really well along with Rahmat Shah. The pitch was made for a score around 300 and Afghanistan were on course but once the set-batter fell, we once again witnessed a batting collapse. Twice notably in this series which Afghanistan have to really work on it. Azmatullah Omarzai scored a fifty but nothing apart from that. They still had enough runs on the board but the bowlers were too sloppy right from the start and Sri Lanka cashed on it. Poor than expected from the visitors with the ball and they will be really disappointed with it.

A clean sweep for Sri Lanka as they win the final match comfortably. A dominating effort from the hosts throughout the series! Their batting though was exceptional in this match. Chasing a par total, they needed a good start but got more than that as both Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando counted on the loose balls and put the pressure rightaway on the visitors. Avishka Fernando played the aggressive role but missed out his century by just 9 runs. Pathum Nissanka though made sure to get his ton and along with the skipper, Mendis kept the scoreboard rotating and chased it down pretty convincingly.

Over 35.2 : 267/3

5 Runs

135.1
435.2

S. Samarawickrama

8 (5)

C. Asalanka

7 (13)

M. Nabi

9.2-0-46-1

35.2

Mohammad Nabi To Sadeera Samarawickrama

FOUR! Job done! Flat and around off, Sadeera Samarawickrama skips down and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Sri Lanka win by 7 wickets.

35.1

Mohammad Nabi To Charith Asalanka

Fat and around off, Asalanka splices his push to short third for a single.

Over 35 : 262/3

4 Runs

134.1
134.2
134.3
034.4
034.5
134.6

C. Asalanka

6 (12)

S. Samarawickrama

4 (4)

Q. Ahmad

7-0-46-2

34.6

Qais Ahmad To Charith Asalanka

A single to end the over as Asalanka works it to mid-wicket.

34.5

Qais Ahmad To Charith Asalanka

Tossed up on middle, Asalanka prods and blocks.

34.4

Qais Ahmad To Charith Asalanka

Flat and on middle, Asalanka whacks it to mid-wicket.

34.3

Qais Ahmad To Sadeera Samarawickrama

On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single. Sri Lanka one hit away now.

34.2

Qais Ahmad To Charith Asalanka

Very full and on off, Asalanka plays it to long on for a single.

34.1

Qais Ahmad To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Fuller and on middle, this is hit to mid-wicket for one more.

Over 34 : 258/3

4 Runs

233.1
033.2
033.3
133.4
133.5
033.6

C. Asalanka

4 (8)

S. Samarawickrama

2 (2)

M. Nabi

9-0-41-1

33.6

Mohammad Nabi To Charith Asalanka

9 runs needed to win! Flighted on middle, Charith Asalanka prods and blocks.

33.5

Mohammad Nabi To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Tossed up on middle, Sadeera Samarawickrama plays it to square leg for a single.

33.4

Mohammad Nabi To Charith Asalanka

Angling on the pads, this is flicked to mid-wicket for a single.

33.3

Mohammad Nabi To Charith Asalanka

Tossed up on off, this is defended out.

33.2

Mohammad Nabi To Charith Asalanka

Angling full and on middle, this is blocked.

33.1

Mohammad Nabi To Charith Asalanka

TWO MORE! Flat and outside off, Charith Asalanka cuts it late past backward point. Qais Ahmad chases and saves two.

Over 33 : 254/3

3 Runs

132.1
132.2
W 32.3
032.4
032.5
132.6

C. Asalanka

1 (3)

S. Samarawickrama

1 (1)

Q. Ahmad

6-0-42-2

32.6

Qais Ahmad To Charith Asalanka

Outside off, this is pushed through point for a single.

32.5

Qais Ahmad To Charith Asalanka

Fuller and on middle, spinning in. Charith Asalanka keeps it out.

32.4

Qais Ahmad To Charith Asalanka

Tossed up on off, this is defended out.

32.3

Qais Ahmad To Pathum Nissanka OUT!

OUT! GONE! Flighted, full and outside off, spins away. Nissanka looks to slog-sweep but top edges it to point where Mohammad Nabi takes a dolly. End of Nissanka's brilliance. A standing ovation from the whole ground.

32.2

Qais Ahmad To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Full and on middle, this is pushed to long off for one.

32.1

Qais Ahmad To Pathum Nissanka

Outside off, it lands and spins away. Nissanka pulls it to deep square leg for one.

Sadeera Samarawickrama is the new man in.

Over 32 : 251/2

4 Runs

031.1
231.2
231.3
031.4
031.5
W 31.6

K. Mendis

40 (29)

P. Nissanka

117 (99)

M. Nabi

8-0-37-1

31.6

Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis OUT!

OUT! CHOPPED ON! A consolation prize for Nabi! Flat and around off, spins in. Mendis goes back and tries to chop but it spins too much than expected and edges it onto the stumps. A quick innings from the skipper.

31.5

Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis

Flat and around off, defended out.

31.4

Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis

This is full and on off, turning in. Mendis nudges it to square leg.

Full Commentary

35 OV

4 Runs

Q. Ahmad to S. Samarawickrama C. Asalanka

134.1
134.2
134.3
034.4
034.5
134.6

34 OV

4 Runs

M. Nabi to C. Asalanka S. Samarawickrama

233.1
033.2
033.3
133.4
133.5
033.6

33 OV

3 Runs

Q. Ahmad to P. Nissanka S. Samarawickrama C. Asalanka

132.1
132.2
W 32.3
032.4
032.5
132.6

32 OV

4 Runs

M. Nabi to K. Mendis

031.1
231.2
231.3
031.4
031.5
W 31.6

31 OV

15 Runs

F. Ahmad to K. Mendis P. Nissanka

130.1
030.2
230.3
430.4
430.5
430.6

30 OV

4 Runs

M. Nabi to P. Nissanka K. Mendis

029.1
129.2
129.3
029.4
129.5
129.6

29 OV

20 Runs

F. Farooqi to K. Mendis P. Nissanka

628.1
628.2
128.3
128.4
628.5
028.6

28 OV

3 Runs

M. Nabi to K. Mendis P. Nissanka

027.1
027.2
027.3
127.4
127.5
127.6

27 OV

16 Runs

S. Ashraf to K. Mendis P. Nissanka

626.1
126.2
1 NB 26.3
426.3
126.4
126.5
226.6

26 OV

2 Runs

M. Nabi to P. Nissanka K. Mendis

025.1
125.2
025.3
025.4
125.5
025.6

25 OV

9 Runs

Q. Ahmad to P. Nissanka K. Mendis

424.1
024.2
124.3
224.4
124.5
124.6

24 OV

5 Runs

S. Ashraf to P. Nissanka K. Mendis

023.1
023.2
423.3
123.4
023.5
023.6

23 OV

8 Runs

Q. Ahmad to A. Fernando

022.1
422.2
422.3
022.4
022.5
W 22.6

22 OV

8 Runs

F. Ahmad to A. Fernando P. Nissanka

1 NB 21.1
421.1
121.2
121.3
121.4
021.5
021.6

21 OV

13 Runs

Q. Ahmad to A. Fernando P. Nissanka

020.1
120.2
020.3
220.4
620.5
420.6

20 OV

10 Runs

F. Ahmad to P. Nissanka A. Fernando

019.1
119.2
619.3
119.4
019.5
219.6

19 OV

3 Runs

Q. Ahmad to P. Nissanka A. Fernando

118.1
018.2
018.3
018.4
118.5
118.6

18 OV

13 Runs

M. Nabi to P. Nissanka A. Fernando

417.1
117.2
017.3
617.4
217.5
017.6

17 OV

6 Runs

Q. Ahmad to A. Fernando P. Nissanka

116.1
416.2
116.3
016.4
016.5
016.6

16 OV

7 Runs

M. Nabi to A. Fernando P. Nissanka

015.1
015.2
115.3
015.4
415.5
215.6

15 OV

5 Runs

S. Ashraf to A. Fernando P. Nissanka

114.1
114.2
014.3
014.4
214.5
114.6

14 OV

3 Runs

M. Nabi to A. Fernando P. Nissanka

113.1
013.2
013.3
113.4
113.5
013.6

13 OV

10 Runs

S. Ashraf to P. Nissanka A. Fernando

612.1
212.2
112.3
112.4
012.5
012.6

12 OV

1 Runs

M. Nabi to P. Nissanka A. Fernando

011.1
011.2
011.3
011.4
111.5
011.6

11 OV

3 Runs

S. Ashraf to P. Nissanka A. Fernando

010.1
010.2
110.3
010.4
110.5
110.6

10 OV

12 Runs

F. Ahmad to A. Fernando

09.1
69.2
09.3
69.4
09.5
09.6

9 OV

8 Runs

S. Ashraf to P. Nissanka

48.1
08.2
48.3
08.4
08.5
08.6

8 OV

13 Runs

A. Omarzai to P. Nissanka A. Fernando

07.1
47.2
07.3
17.4
47.5
47.6

7 OV

14 Runs

F. Farooqi to A. Fernando

06.1
46.2
06.3
66.4
46.5
06.6

6 OV

4 Runs

A. Omarzai to P. Nissanka

05.1
05.2
05.3
05.4
45.5
05.6

5 OV

8 Runs

F. Farooqi to P. Nissanka A. Fernando

04.1
1 WD 4.2
04.2
14.3
04.4
44.5
24.6

4 OV

1 Runs

A. Omarzai to P. Nissanka A. Fernando

03.1
03.2
03.3
13.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

6 Runs

F. Farooqi to A. Fernando P. Nissanka

02.1
02.2
02.3
12.4
12.5
42.6

2 OV

11 Runs

A. Omarzai to A. Fernando P. Nissanka

41.1
11.2
01.3
41.4
01.5
21.6

1 OV

6 Runs

F. Farooqi to P. Nissanka

00.1
40.2
00.3
00.4
20.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Weather Clear
Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
Result Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets
Player of the Match Pathum Nissanka
Player of the Series Pathum Nissanka
Umpire Michael Gough (ENG), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
Referee Chris Broad (ENG)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Afghanistan 266/10 in 48.2 overs
Afghanistan 250/6 in 45.6 overs
A Omarzai 5th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 53 balls (4x4) (0x6)
Power play 2 (11-40): Afghanistan 224/5 (160 runs, 4 wickets)
5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 56 balls between A Omarzai (16) and I Alikhil (30)
Afghanistan 200/4 in 36.1 overs
Drinks: Afghanistan 177/4 in 31.0 overs
Afghanistan 166/4: R Shah lbw b Dunith Wellalage 65(77)
Referral 1 (29.5 ovs): R Shah against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, AFG: 1)
4th wkt Partnership: 52 off 54 balls between R Shah (29) and A Omarzai (22)
Afghanistan 150/3 in 27.3 overs
R Shah 28th ODI fifty: 52 runs in 57 balls (6x4) (1x6)
Afghanistan 100/2 in 18.1 overs
Drinks: Afghanistan 91/1 in 16.0 overs
2nd wkt Partnership: 52 off 68 balls between R Gurbaz (25) and R Shah (25)
Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 64/1
Afghanistan 50/1 in 6.2 overs

Sri Lanka 250/2 in 31.3 overs
Drinks: Sri Lanka 247/1 in 31.0 overs
2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 36 balls between P Nissanka (21) and K Mendis (33)
P Nissanka 5th ODI hundred: 100 runs in 89 balls (13x4) (2x6)
Sri Lanka 200/1 in 26.3 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 150 off 125 balls between P Nissanka (75) and W Fernando (77)
Sri Lanka 150/0 in 20.5 overs
Drinks: Sri Lanka 112/0 in 16.0 overs
P Nissanka 14th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 55 balls (7x4) (1x6)
1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 83 balls between P Nissanka (45) and W Fernando (54)
Sri Lanka 100/0 in 13.5 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 83/0
W Fernando 7th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (7x4) (3x6)
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between P Nissanka (19) and W Fernando (30)
Sri Lanka 50/0 in 6.5 overs
Referral 1 (5.1 ovs): AFG against P Nissanka (LBW) UnSuccessful (AFG: 1, SL: 2)

Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Draw

AFG

Latest Form

Worm

Player	Runs	Avg.
Pathum Nissanka SL	346	173.00
Azmatullah Omarzai AFG	206	103.00
Avishka Fernando SL	184	61.33
Mohammad Nabi AFG	151	50.33
Rahmat Shah AFG	135	45.00

Player	Wickets	Eco.
Pramod Madushan SL	8	6.45
Asitha Fernando SL	4	4.46
Wanindu Hasaranga SL	4	4.99
Azmatullah Omarzai AFG	3	7.00
Qais Ahmad AFG	3	7.21

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SL vs AFG, 2024 - ODI Summary

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