AFG vs SL Highlights: Sri Lanka Beat AFG By 2 Runs

AFG vs SL Highlights: Keep refreshing the page to get latest updates, live score from Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 match.

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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Highlights: Hello and welcome to live coverage of AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023 match. Sri Lanka takes on under-pressure Afghanistan in the sixth match of 2023 Asia Cup. The match between the two teams will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday (September 5) from 3:00 pm IST onwards. Afghanistan will have to put up a great all-round performance today against defending champions Sri Lanka to stake their claim in the race for the Asia Cup Super-4s. After losing to Bangladesh in their previous Asia Cup 2023 fixture, today, it is a do or die match for Afghanistan. Also, they have to beat Sri Lanka by a big margin to finish in the top two in Group B, qualify for Super 4 stage.After losing to Bangladesh on Sunday night, Afghanistan's net run rate is negative at present while Sri Lanka's run rate, after win over Bangladesh in their first Asia Cup 2023 match, is plus 0.951. After scoring over 300 runs against Afghanistan, Bangladesh's run rate is much better and it is almost certain that they will quailfy for Super-4 in Group B. In absence of fast bowlers, the responsibility of Afghanistan's bowling lies on spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rehman.Afghanistan's key spinner Rashid Khan could not get a single wicket in last match and his team would expect a better performance from him in the crucial fixture against Sri Lanka. Afghanistan's fielding also needs a lot of improvement. The form of openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran is a good sign for them. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will hope that their top order, which failed against Bangladesh, scores runs this time.Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq FarooqiSri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

05/09/2023 22:31:41

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 Sri Lanka outplayed Afghanistan by 2 runs as Rashid Khan's crucial contribution down the order could not sail his team's boat.

05/09/2023 22:12:07

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Afghanistan have lost seven wickets but Rashid Khan has been keeping their hopes alive. 

05/09/2023 21:25:39

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That's a big wicket for Sri Lanka as they snared in-form batter Nabi. It was Theekshana who scalped the wicket of AFG all-rounder Nabi after a well made 65 off 32 balls.

05/09/2023 21:18:18

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After losing wickets are regular intervals, AFG batters are looking to stabilize themselves as Nabi and Shahidi eyeing a big stand here. 

05/09/2023 19:47:50

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AFG team's top order have collapsed against Sri Lankan bowlers. They have lost three wickets now and are reeling.

05/09/2023 19:20:41

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AFG started batting and suffered an early blow in the form of Gurbaz. Great start from the Sri Lanka team.

05/09/2023 18:32:09

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With the help of Kushal Mendis' knock of 92 runs, Sri Lanka managed to put up a strong total of 291/8 after 50 overs.

05/09/2023 17:45:59

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Wickets have been falling at Sri Lanka's end. AFG bowlers are in a haste now to finish their innings as soon as possible.

05/09/2023 17:21:38

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Asalanka departed after playing a fine knock of 36(43). It was Rashid Khan who cleaned up Asalanka.

05/09/2023 17:08:36

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Asalanka and Kusal Mendis have been batting well as Sri Lanka are approaching towards a big total against Afghanistan.

05/09/2023 16:22:50

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Sri Lanka have lost three wickets in the middle and AFG bowlers have been bowling well. The Island nation will be looking to form a big stand from here in order to post a fighting score.

05/09/2023 15:46:40

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Gulbadin took the wicket of Karunaratne and a catch by Nabi did the rest. That's great bowling by Gulbadin.

05/09/2023 15:22:13

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Nissanka and Karunaratne after starting the proceedings are still there at the crease, batting well.

05/09/2023 15:07:01

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After losing to Bangladesh in their previous Asia Cup 2023 fixture, today, it is a do or die match for Afghanistan. They have to beat Sri Lanka by a big margin to finish in the top two in Group B, qualify for Super 4 stage.

05/09/2023 14:57:57

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Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

05/09/2023 14:51:56

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Sri Lanka have won the toss and have opted to bat first.