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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Match 1 Match Summary

SL vs AFG, 2022 - T20 Summary

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
105 (19.4/20)
106/2 (10.1/20)
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets
SL 105/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
38 (29)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 131.03SR
Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne
31 (38)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 81.57SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 3.00
3.4
OVERS
11/3
R/W
Bowler
ECON 3.50
4
OVERS
14/2
R/W
AFG 106/2
Bat Top Batsmen
40 (18)
  • 3x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 222.22SR
37 (28)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 132.14SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 6.33
3
OVERS
19/1
R/W
Bowler
ECON 6.00
0.1
OVERS
1/0
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this game. Afghanistan have absolutely crushed the Lankans in the opener here and have taken two crucial points. However, the next game is the big one as India will be taking on Pakistan on 27th of August. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2.00 pm GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Fazalhaq Farooqi the man of the match says that it is a big win for them. He says that he is happy with his performance and his role is to provide breakthroughs up front for the team. Adds that he is comfortable bowling at the start and as well as in the death overs.
Mohammad Nabi the skipper of Afghanistan says that the boys played really well especially Fazalhaq Farooqi as he was really good with the ball. Adds that in their meeting earlier, they had decided to bowl on the length and the bowlers stuck to that. Finishes by saying that their openers were amazing as well.
Dasun Shanaka the skipper of Sri Lanka says that the batting performance was not good. Adds that as international batters they should be able to bat at any situation. He praises Afghanistan for their bowling performance. He says that the wicket did not help the spinners but they should be performing on any pitch. Ends by saying that this was a night to forget and they will look to fight back in the next one.
The Presentation Ceremony...
Earlier in the game, the Afghan bowlers showed their magic and they will be very pleased with their performance. They took three wickets inside the first two overs. It was Fazalhaq Farooqi who made an amazing spell and took three wickets. The skipper Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took two wickets each. The Lankans were struggling inside 13 overs as they were 75/9 but Chamika Karunaratne made them reach to a par total of 105.
The Sri Lankan bowlers can’t be blamed, they needed loads of wicket at the start but instead were taken to the cleaners. However, the game was won by Afghanistan in the first innings itself when they kept Lanka to a very under par total. The Lankans were just not up for this game.
A thumping win for Afghanistan and they’ve begun their campaign in some style! The openers got them off to a flying start and nearly sealed the chase. A couple of small knocks is what they wanted and both Gurbaz and Zazai did that.
10.1
1
Charith Asalanka To Najibullah Zadran
Fuller one on leg which nips in, Najibullah Zadran looks to loft it but gets a thick inside edge. The ball rolls towards fine leg and they take one. Afghanistan win by 8 wickets!
Drinks! Afghanistan have absolutely bossed this chase. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai caused havoc in the middle and never gave the Lankans any chance to get back into the game. Sri Lanka would be happy that this night is close to being over for them. Only one run needed for Afghanistan now.
Over 10 : 105/2
3 Runs
  • 19.1
  • W 9.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
N. Zadran
1 (1)
H. Zazai
37 (28)
M. Theekshana
4-0-35-0
9.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Najibullah Zadran
Darts this down the leg, Najibullah Zadran flicks it through square leg for one more. The scores are tied now.
9.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hazratullah Zazai
A bit short and on off, angling in, Hazratullah Zazai punches it towards covers for a single. 2 runs needed now.
9.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hazratullah Zazai
Flatter and quicker, on middle, Hazratullah Zazai moves across to pull it but misses and gets hit on his pads.
9.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hazratullah Zazai
Shorter and outside off, Hazratullah Zazai cuts it of the inner half towards point.
9.2
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Hazratullah Zazai OUT!
RUN OUT! Unlucky! Fuller and on off, Hazratullah Zazai drills it straight down the ground. The bowler attempts a diving stop and gets his hands to it. The ball deflects through his hands and hits the stumps at the non striker's end. Replay shows that the Ibrahim Zadran was outside his crease and he has to walk away. Nonetheless, the job is almost done!
9.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
On off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it to long off for one.
Over 9 : 102/1
8 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
H. Zazai
36 (24)
I. Zadran
14 (12)
W. Hasaranga
3-0-19-1
8.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Hazratullah Zazai
Fuller and on off, this is played towards short third man. Dot.
8.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller again, Ibrahim Zadran plays it to covers for one more.
8.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Hazratullah Zazai
Fuller one, around off, Hazratullah Zazai works it to mid-wicket for one.
8.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Ibrahim Zadran
A single as this is played at mid off.
8.2
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran uses his feet and lofts it down the ground for a boundary. 7 needed now!
8.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Hazratullah Zazai
Slightly shorter and outside off, Hazratullah Zazai slaps it to point for one.
Over 8 : 94/1
8 Runs
  • 27.1
  • 47.2
  • 1 LB 7.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
I. Zadran
8 (9)
H. Zazai
34 (21)
M. Theekshana
3-0-32-0
7.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Floated and around middle, Ibrahim Zadran works it towards mid-wicket.
7.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it towards mid off.
7.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hazratullah Zazai
Short and on leg, angling in, follows the batter, Hazratullah Zazai makes room and cuts it past covers for one.
7.3
lb
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller and on off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to play at it but gets his pads. They cross for a leg bye.
7.2
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! A googly outside off, Ibrahim Zadran slaps it between the point and covers for a boundary!
7.1
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it to point for one.
Over 7 : 86/1
3 Runs
  • W 6.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
I. Zadran
2 (4)
H. Zazai
33 (20)
W. Hasaranga
2-0-11-1
6.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Ibrahim Zadran
Goes a bit short and around off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this of the back foot to the left of covers for a quick single. End of a successful over for the Lankans.
6.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Ibrahim Zadran
Full again and on off, Ibrahim Zadran leans on and blocks it out.
10 OV
3 Runs
M. Theekshana to I. Zadran H. Zazai N. Zadran
  • 19.1
  • W 9.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
8 Runs
W. Hasaranga to H. Zazai I. Zadran
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
8 Runs
M. Theekshana to I. Zadran H. Zazai
  • 27.1
  • 47.2
  • 1 LB 7.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
3 Runs
W. Hasaranga to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran H. Zazai
  • W 6.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
21 Runs
C. Karunaratne to R. Gurbaz H. Zazai
  • 65.1
  • 1 LB 5.2
  • 45.3
  • 45.4
  • 25.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
21 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Gurbaz H. Zazai
  • 64.1
  • 64.2
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
10 Runs
W. Hasaranga to H. Zazai R. Gurbaz
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 2 LB 3.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
3 OV
16 Runs
M. Pathirana to R. Gurbaz
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 62.3
  • 42.4
  • 22.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
4 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Gurbaz H. Zazai
  • 01.1
  • 2 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 21.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
11 Runs
D. Madushanka to H. Zazai R. Gurbaz
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 1 LB 0.3
  • 00.4
  • 5 WD 0.5
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Fazalhaq Farooqi
  • Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Anil Chaudhary (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 105/10 in 19.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 100/9 in 19.1 overs
  • Referral 5 (18.6 ovs): AFG against D Madushanka (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 0)
  • Referral 4 (13.6 ovs): AFG against C Karunaratne (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 1) (Retained)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 64/5 in 10.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/4 in 7.5 overs
  • Referral 3 (6.6 ovs): AFG against B Rajapaksa (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 1)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 41/3
  • D Gunathilaka dropped on 14 by K Janat in 5.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 5/3: P Nissanka c R Gurbaz b N-ul-Haq
  • Referral 2 (1.6 ovs): P Nissanka against AFG (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 1)
  • Sri Lanka 3/1: K Mendis lbw b F Farooqi 2(4)
  • Referral 1 (0.5 ovs): AFG against K Mendis (LBW) Successful (SL: 1, AFG: 2)
  • D Madushanka and M Pathirana makes their T20I debut for Sri Lanka
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 105/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 100/1 in 8.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 83/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 26 balls between H Zazai (14) and R Gurbaz (29)
  • Afghanistan 53/0 in 4.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (1.1 ovs): R Gurbaz against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, AFG: 2) (Retained)
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Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Mohammad Rizwan PAK 281 56.20
Virat Kohli IND 276 92.00
Ibrahim Zadran AFG 196 65.33
Bhanuka Rajapaksa SL 191 47.75
Pathum Nissanka SL 173 34.60
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Player Wickets Eco.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar IND 11 6.05
Wanindu Hasaranga SL 9 7.39
Shadab Khan PAK 8 6.05
Mohammad Nawaz PAK 8 5.89
Haris Rauf PAK 8 7.65
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