SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: Afghanistan Beat Sri Lanka To Win Tournament Opener
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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2022 Live: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's cricket coverage of Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka T20 match in Asia Cup 2022 being played in Dubai. Both the teams have plenty of work to do the required fine-tuning and set their combinations. Asia Cup 2022, which is being played in T20 format this year, serves as a final preparing ground before the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Both Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will aim to start their Asia Cup campaign with a win as both the teams are entering the tournament after series defeats (Afghanistan lost to Ireland, and Sri Lanka lost to Australia). Talking about the head-to-head record, Afghanistan have won three out of their last five T20 Internationals. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have lost four out of their last five T20Is. Asia Cup 2022 is going to start in Dubai from Saturday. 13 T20 matches will be played in this tournament within 16 days. The teams in the first two groups will play two matches each and the team that is at the bottom will be eliminated. After this, the Super Four matches will start and the two best performing teams here will make it to the final. The first match will be played between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in Group B on Saturday.Afghanistan is being captained by Mohammad Nabi. The team has the ability to beat some better ranked teams. Spinner Rashid Khan can prove to be Afghanistan's trump card. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will enter the Asia Cup under the guidance of their new coach Chris Silverwood. Sri Lanka Squad: Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka(w), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Praveen Jayawickrama, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan ThusharaAfghanistan Squad: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Samiullah Shinwari, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afsar Zazai, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Usman Ghani, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 10.1 Overs / AFG - 106/2 Runs
Najibullah Zadran takes a single of Charith Asalanka bowling, one more run added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 9.6 Overs / AFG - 105/2 Runs
Najibullah Zadran takes a single of Maheesh Theekshana bowling, one more run added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 9.5 Overs / AFG - 104/2 Runs
Hazratullah Zazai takes a single of Maheesh Theekshana bowling, one more run added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 9.4 Overs / AFG - 103/2 Runs
No run taken by Hazratullah Zazai on the bowling of Maheesh Theekshana, another dot ball.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 9.3 Overs / AFG - 103/2 Runs
Maheesh Theekshana to Hazratullah Zazai, no run. Another dot ball for Maheesh Theekshana
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 9.2 Overs / AFG - 103/2 Runs
OOPS! What a mix-up by the batsmen there, Batsman goes for 15 runs
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 9.1 Overs / AFG - 103/1 Runs
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, single. 1 more run added to the score of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 8.6 Overs / AFG - 102/1 Runs
No run taken by Hazratullah Zazai on the bowling of Wanindu Hasaranga, another dot ball.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 8.5 Overs / AFG - 102/1 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga to Ibrahim Zadran, single. 1 more run added to the score of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 8.4 Overs / AFG - 101/1 Runs
Hazratullah Zazai takes a single of Wanindu Hasaranga bowling, one more run added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 8.3 Overs / AFG - 100/1 Runs
Ibrahim Zadran takes a single of Wanindu Hasaranga bowling, one more run added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 8.2 Overs / AFG - 99/1 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga to Ibrahim Zadran FOUR! Ibrahim Zadran (13*), 4's:2, 6's:0, Strike Rate: 118.18
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 8.1 Overs / AFG - 95/1 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga to Hazratullah Zazai, single. 1 more run added to the score of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 7.6 Overs / AFG - 94/1 Runs
No run taken by Ibrahim Zadran on the bowling of Maheesh Theekshana, another dot ball.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 7.5 Overs / AFG - 94/1 Runs
No run taken by Ibrahim Zadran on the bowling of Maheesh Theekshana, another dot ball.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 7.4 Overs / AFG - 94/1 Runs
One more run added to Afghanistan tally as single taken by Hazratullah Zazai of Maheesh Theekshana bowling
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 7.3 Overs / AFG - 93/1 Runs
Ibrahim Zadran sneaks leg-byes there as Bowler's delivery got wrapped on his pads
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 7.2 Overs / AFG - 92/1 Runs
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Ibrahim Zadran moves to 8 runs with a boundary. Hazratullah Zazai has scored 33 runs and is batting at the other end of the crease with Ibrahim Zadran.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 7.1 Overs / AFG - 88/1 Runs
Ibrahim Zadran scores a couple runs of Maheesh Theekshana bowling, two more runs added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 6.6 Overs / AFG - 86/1 Runs
Ibrahim Zadran takes a single of Wanindu Hasaranga bowling, one more run added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 6.5 Overs / AFG - 85/1 Runs
No run taken by Ibrahim Zadran on the bowling of Wanindu Hasaranga, another dot ball.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 6.4 Overs / AFG - 85/1 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga to Hazratullah Zazai, single. 1 more run added to the score of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 6.3 Overs / AFG - 84/1 Runs
Ibrahim Zadran takes a single of Wanindu Hasaranga bowling, one more run added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 6.2 Overs / AFG - 83/1 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga bowls another dot ball against Ibrahim Zadran, No run taken.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 6.1 Overs / AFG - 83/1 Runs
That cleaned him up! Rahmanullah Gurbaz out bowled by Wanindu Hasaranga
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 5.6 Overs / AFG - 83/0 Runs
Chamika Karunaratne to Hazratullah Zazai FOUR! Hazratullah Zazai (32*), 4's:5, 6's:1, Strike Rate: 168.42
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 5.5 Overs / AFG - 79/0 Runs
Hazratullah Zazai scores a couple runs of Chamika Karunaratne bowling, two more runs added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 5.4 Overs / AFG - 77/0 Runs
Chamika Karunaratne to Hazratullah Zazai, FOUR! Hazratullah Zazai moves to 26 runs with a boundary. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 40 runs and is batting at the other end of the crease with Hazratullah Zazai.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 5.3 Overs / AFG - 73/0 Runs
Hazratullah Zazai hits four on the Third ball of Chamika Karunaratne to move to 22. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is at the other crease.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 5.2 Overs / AFG - 69/0 Runs
Rahmanullah Gurbaz sneaks leg-byes there as Bowler's delivery got wrapped on his pads
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 5.1 Overs / AFG - 68/0 Runs
Chamika Karunaratne to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, SIX! Rahmanullah Gurbaz adds 6 more runs and moves towards 40. Hazratullah Zazai continues to build a solid partnership with Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 4.6 Overs / AFG - 62/0 Runs
FOUR! What a beautiful shot from Hazratullah Zazai as he times the ball perfectly! Hazratullah Zazai, batting on unbeaten 18, is avoiding playing risky shots at the moment.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 4.5 Overs / AFG - 58/0 Runs
One more run added to Afghanistan tally as single taken by Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Maheesh Theekshana bowling
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 4.4 Overs / AFG - 57/0 Runs
No run taken by Rahmanullah Gurbaz on the bowling of Maheesh Theekshana, another dot ball.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 4.3 Overs / AFG - 57/0 Runs
FOUR! What a beautiful shot from Rahmanullah Gurbaz as he times the ball perfectly! Rahmanullah Gurbaz, batting on unbeaten 33, is avoiding playing risky shots at the moment.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 4.2 Overs / AFG - 53/0 Runs
Rahmanullah Gurbaz hits SIX on the Second ball of Maheesh Theekshana and moves to 29 with Hazratullah Zazai at the other end.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 4.1 Overs / AFG - 47/0 Runs
Oh, that's a biggie! It's outta here! Six more for Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Maheesh Theekshana's bowling.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 3.6 Overs / AFG - 41/0 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga to Hazratullah Zazai, SIX! Hazratullah Zazai adds 6 more runs and moves towards 14. Rahmanullah Gurbaz continues to build a solid partnership with Hazratullah Zazai
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 3.5 Overs / AFG - 35/0 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga bowls another dot ball against Hazratullah Zazai, No run taken.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 3.4 Overs / AFG - 35/0 Runs
No run taken by Hazratullah Zazai on the bowling of Wanindu Hasaranga, another dot ball.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 3.3 Overs / AFG - 35/0 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga to Hazratullah Zazai leg byes! Hazratullah Zazai (8*), 4's:1, 6's:0, Strike Rate: 0
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 3.2 Overs / AFG - 33/0 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, single. 1 more run added to the score of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 3.1 Overs / AFG - 32/0 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga to Hazratullah Zazai, single. 1 more run added to the score of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 2.6 Overs / AFG - 31/0 Runs
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run. Another dot ball for Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 2.5 Overs / AFG - 31/0 Runs
Two more runs added to the tally of Afghanistan , Couple of runs taken by Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 2.4 Overs / AFG - 29/0 Runs
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz - it's a magnificent shot down the ground for a stunning boundary. Hazratullah Zazai looks mesmerised at the other end.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 2.3 Overs / AFG - 25/0 Runs
Oh, that's a biggie! It's outta here! Six more for Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Matheesha Pathirana's bowling.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 2.2 Overs / AFG - 19/0 Runs
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Rahmanullah Gurbaz moves to 4 runs with a boundary. Hazratullah Zazai has scored 7 runs and is batting at the other end of the crease with Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 2.1 Overs / AFG - 15/0 Runs
Matheesha Pathirana bowls another dot ball against Rahmanullah Gurbaz, No run taken.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 1.6 Overs / AFG - 15/0 Runs
Maheesh Theekshana bowls another dot ball against Hazratullah Zazai, No run taken.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 1.5 Overs / AFG - 15/0 Runs
Hazratullah Zazai scores a couple runs of Maheesh Theekshana bowling, two more runs added to the tally of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 1.4 Overs / AFG - 13/0 Runs
Maheesh Theekshana bowls another dot ball against Hazratullah Zazai, No run taken.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 1.3 Overs / AFG - 13/0 Runs
Maheesh Theekshana bowls another dot ball against Hazratullah Zazai, No run taken.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 1.2 Overs / AFG - 13/0 Runs
Maheesh Theekshana bowls another dot ball against Hazratullah Zazai, No run taken.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 1.2 Overs / AFG - 13/0 Runs
Maheesh Theekshana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, wide ball. 1 more extra run added to the score of Afghanistan
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 1.1 Overs / AFG - 11/1 Runs
Big Appeal!... Ahsan Raza (PAK), Anil Chaudhary (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND) raises his finger, Rahmanullah Gurbaz out LBW on Bowler's bowling
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 0.6 Overs / AFG - 11/0 Runs
Hazratullah Zazai hits four on the Sixth ball of Dilshan Madushanka to move to 5. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is at the other crease.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 0.5 Overs / AFG - 7/0 Runs
No run taken by Hazratullah Zazai on the bowling of Dilshan Madushanka, another dot ball.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 0.5 Overs / AFG - 7/0 Runs
That's a Wide ball by Bowler, 1 run added to Afghanistan total
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 0.4 Overs / AFG - 2/0 Runs
No run taken by Hazratullah Zazai on the bowling of Dilshan Madushanka, another dot ball.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 0.3 Overs / AFG - 2/0 Runs
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz leg byes! Rahmanullah Gurbaz (0*), 4's:0, 6's:0, Strike Rate: 0
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 0.2 Overs / AFG - 1/0 Runs
Dilshan Madushanka bowls another dot ball against Rahmanullah Gurbaz, No run taken.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: 0.1 Overs / AFG - 1/0 Runs
Dilshan Madushanka to Hazratullah Zazai, single. 1 more run added to the score of Afghanistan
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 19.4 Overs / SL - 105/10 Runs
That cleaned him up! Chamika Karunaratne out bowled by Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 19.3 Overs / SL - 105/9 Runs
Two more runs added to the tally of Sri Lanka , Couple of runs taken by Chamika Karunaratne
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 19.2 Overs / SL - 103/9 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Chamika Karunaratne, no run. Another dot ball for Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 19.1 Overs / SL - 103/9 Runs
FOUR! What a beautiful shot from Chamika Karunaratne as he times the ball perfectly! Chamika Karunaratne, batting on unbeaten 29, is avoiding playing risky shots at the moment.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 18.6 Overs / SL - 99/9 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq bowls another dot ball against Dilshan Madushanka, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 18.5 Overs / SL - 99/9 Runs
Chamika Karunaratne takes a single of Naveen-ul-Haq bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 18.5 Overs / SL - 98/9 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq to Chamika Karunaratne, No Ball! 1 extra run for the Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 18.4 Overs / SL - 93/9 Runs
Two more runs added to the tally of Sri Lanka , Couple of runs taken by Chamika Karunaratne
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 18.3 Overs / SL - 91/9 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq to Chamika Karunaratne, no run. Another dot ball for Naveen-ul-Haq
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 18.2 Overs / SL - 91/9 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq bowls another dot ball against Chamika Karunaratne, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 18.1 Overs / SL - 91/9 Runs
No run taken by Chamika Karunaratne on the bowling of Naveen-ul-Haq, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 17.6 Overs / SL - 91/9 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Chamika Karunaratne, leg byes, looking to flick and the ball rolls off the pads of Chamika Karunaratne
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 17.5 Overs / SL - 90/9 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls another dot ball against Chamika Karunaratne, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 17.4 Overs / SL - 90/9 Runs
Two more runs added to the tally of Sri Lanka , Couple of runs taken by Chamika Karunaratne
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 17.3 Overs / SL - 88/9 Runs
No run taken by Chamika Karunaratne on the bowling of Fazalhaq Farooqi, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 17.2 Overs / SL - 88/9 Runs
No run taken by Chamika Karunaratne on the bowling of Fazalhaq Farooqi, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 17.1 Overs / SL - 88/9 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Chamika Karunaratne, no run. Another dot ball for Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 16.6 Overs / SL - 88/9 Runs
One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Chamika Karunaratne of Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowling
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 16.5 Overs / SL - 87/9 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chamika Karunaratne, SIX! Chamika Karunaratne adds 6 more runs and moves towards 15. Dilshan Madushanka continues to build a solid partnership with Chamika Karunaratne
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 16.4 Overs / SL - 81/9 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowls another dot ball against Chamika Karunaratne, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 16.3 Overs / SL - 81/9 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowls another dot ball against Chamika Karunaratne, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 16.2 Overs / SL - 81/9 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chamika Karunaratne, no run. Another dot ball for Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 16.1 Overs / SL - 81/9 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chamika Karunaratne, FOUR! Chamika Karunaratne moves to 9 runs with a boundary. Dilshan Madushanka has scored 1 runs and is batting at the other end of the crease with Chamika Karunaratne.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 15.6 Overs / SL - 77/9 Runs
Rashid Khan to Chamika Karunaratne, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 15.5 Overs / SL - 76/9 Runs
Rashid Khan bowls another dot ball against Chamika Karunaratne, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 15.4 Overs / SL - 76/9 Runs
Rashid Khan bowls another dot ball against Chamika Karunaratne, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 15.3 Overs / SL - 76/9 Runs
Rashid Khan to Chamika Karunaratne, no run. Another dot ball for Rashid Khan
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 15.2 Overs / SL - 76/9 Runs
Rashid Khan to Chamika Karunaratne, no run. Another dot ball for Rashid Khan
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 15.1 Overs / SL - 76/9 Runs
One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Dilshan Madushanka of Rashid Khan bowling
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 14.6 Overs / SL - 75/9 Runs
Oh, what a catch by Najibullah Zadran! Matheesha Pathirana out on the bowling of Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 14.5 Overs / SL - 75/8 Runs
No run taken by Matheesha Pathirana on the bowling of Mohammad Nabi, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 14.4 Overs / SL - 75/8 Runs
Mohammad Nabi to Chamika Karunaratne, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 14.3 Overs / SL - 74/8 Runs
Mohammad Nabi to Chamika Karunaratne, no run. Another dot ball for Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 14.2 Overs / SL - 74/8 Runs
Matheesha Pathirana takes a single of Mohammad Nabi bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 14.1 Overs / SL - 73/8 Runs
Mohammad Nabi to Matheesha Pathirana, no run. Another dot ball for Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 13.6 Overs / SL - 73/8 Runs
Rashid Khan to Chamika Karunaratne, no run. Another dot ball for Rashid Khan
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 13.5 Overs / SL - 73/8 Runs
Rashid Khan to Matheesha Pathirana, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 13.4 Overs / SL - 72/8 Runs
Rashid Khan bowls another dot ball against Matheesha Pathirana, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 13.3 Overs / SL - 72/8 Runs
Rashid Khan to Matheesha Pathirana, double. 2 more runs added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 13.2 Overs / SL - 70/8 Runs
Rashid Khan to Matheesha Pathirana, no run. Another dot ball for Rashid Khan
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 13.1 Overs / SL - 70/8 Runs
Rashid Khan bowls another dot ball against Matheesha Pathirana, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 12.6 Overs / SL - 70/8 Runs
Mohammad Nabi to Matheesha Pathirana, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 12.5 Overs / SL - 69/8 Runs
Mohammad Nabi bowls another dot ball against Matheesha Pathirana, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 12.4 Overs / SL - 69/8 Runs
Mohammad Nabi to Matheesha Pathirana, no run. Another dot ball for Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 12.3 Overs / SL - 69/8 Runs
OOPS! What a mix-up by the batsmen there, Batsman goes for 0 runs
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 12.2 Overs / SL - 69/7 Runs
Brilliant fielding by Fielder to run Batsman out for 38 runs
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 12.1 Overs / SL - 68/6 Runs
Mohammad Nabi to Chamika Karunaratne, no run. Another dot ball for Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 11.6 Overs / SL - 68/6 Runs
Rashid Khan bowls another dot ball against Bhanuka Rajapaksa, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 11.5 Overs / SL - 68/6 Runs
Rashid Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, no run. Another dot ball for Rashid Khan
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 11.4 Overs / SL - 68/6 Runs
Rashid Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, no run. Another dot ball for Rashid Khan
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 11.3 Overs / SL - 68/6 Runs
One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Chamika Karunaratne of Rashid Khan bowling
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 11.2 Overs / SL - 67/6 Runs
Bhanuka Rajapaksa takes a single of Rashid Khan bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 11.1 Overs / SL - 66/6 Runs
Rashid Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, no run. Another dot ball for Rashid Khan
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 10.6 Overs / SL - 66/6 Runs
No run taken by Chamika Karunaratne on the bowling of Mohammad Nabi, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 10.5 Overs / SL - 66/6 Runs
Bhanuka Rajapaksa takes a single of Mohammad Nabi bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 10.4 Overs / SL - 65/6 Runs
Mohammad Nabi to Chamika Karunaratne, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 10.3 Overs / SL - 64/6 Runs
No run taken by Chamika Karunaratne on the bowling of Mohammad Nabi, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 10.2 Overs / SL - 64/6 Runs
Mohammad Nabi bowls another dot ball against Chamika Karunaratne, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 10.1 Overs / SL - 64/6 Runs
OUT! Dasun Shanaka is out on First ball of Mohammad Nabi. SL vs AFG Score LIVE: 10 Overs - 64/6
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 9.6 Overs / SL - 64/5 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, no run. Another dot ball for Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 9.5 Overs / SL - 64/5 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowls another dot ball against Bhanuka Rajapaksa, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 9.4 Overs / SL - 64/5 Runs
FOUR! What a beautiful shot from Bhanuka Rajapaksa as he times the ball perfectly! Bhanuka Rajapaksa, batting on unbeaten 36, is avoiding playing risky shots at the moment.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 9.3 Overs / SL - 60/5 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, no run. Another dot ball for Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 9.2 Overs / SL - 60/5 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Wanindu Hasaranga OUT! Wanindu Hasaranga (2) c Mohammad Nabi b Mujeeb Ur Rahman , 4's:0, 6's:0, Strike Rate: 25
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 9.1 Overs / SL - 60/4 Runs
One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Bhanuka Rajapaksa of Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowling
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 8.6 Overs / SL - 59/4 Runs
Rashid Khan to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run. Another dot ball for Rashid Khan
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 8.5 Overs / SL - 59/4 Runs
Rashid Khan bowls another dot ball against Wanindu Hasaranga, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 8.4 Overs / SL - 59/4 Runs
One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Bhanuka Rajapaksa of Rashid Khan bowling
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 8.3 Overs / SL - 58/4 Runs
Rashid Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, double. 2 more runs added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 8.3 Overs / SL - 56/4 Runs
Rashid Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa name Wide ball! Bhanuka Rajapaksa (30*), 4's:4, 6's:1, Strike Rate: 176.47
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 8.2 Overs / SL - 55/4 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga takes a single of Rashid Khan bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 8.1 Overs / SL - 54/4 Runs
Rashid Khan bowls another dot ball against Wanindu Hasaranga, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 7.6 Overs / SL - 54/4 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Bhanuka Rajapaksa - it's a magnificent shot down the ground for a stunning boundary. Wanindu Hasaranga looks mesmerised at the other end.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 7.5 Overs / SL - 50/4 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga takes a single of Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 7.4 Overs / SL - 49/4 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowls another dot ball against Wanindu Hasaranga, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 7.3 Overs / SL - 49/4 Runs
No run taken by Wanindu Hasaranga on the bowling of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 7.2 Overs / SL - 49/4 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Danushka Gunathilaka OUT! Danushka Gunathilaka (17) c b Mujeeb Ur Rahman , 4's:3, 6's:0, Strike Rate: 106.25
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 7.1 Overs / SL - 49/3 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowls another dot ball against Danushka Gunathilaka, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 6.6 Overs / SL - 50/3 Runs
Mohammad Nabi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, wide ball. 1 more extra run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 6.5 Overs / SL - 49/3 Runs
FOUR! What a beautiful shot from Bhanuka Rajapaksa as he times the ball perfectly! Bhanuka Rajapaksa, batting on unbeaten 24, is avoiding playing risky shots at the moment.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 6.4 Overs / SL - 45/3 Runs
Danushka Gunathilaka takes a single of Mohammad Nabi bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 6.3 Overs / SL - 44/3 Runs
One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Bhanuka Rajapaksa of Mohammad Nabi bowling
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 6.2 Overs / SL - 43/3 Runs
No run taken by Bhanuka Rajapaksa on the bowling of Mohammad Nabi, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 6.2 Overs / SL - 43/3 Runs
That's a Wide ball by Bowler, 1 run added to Sri Lanka total
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 6.1 Overs / SL - 42/3 Runs
One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Danushka Gunathilaka of Mohammad Nabi bowling
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 5.6 Overs / SL - 41/3 Runs
Bhanuka Rajapaksa hits four on the Sixth ball of Azmatullah Omarzai to move to 19. Danushka Gunathilaka is at the other crease.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 5.5 Overs / SL - 37/3 Runs
Bhanuka Rajapaksa hits four on the Fifth ball of Azmatullah Omarzai to move to 15. Danushka Gunathilaka is at the other crease.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 5.4 Overs / SL - 33/3 Runs
Azmatullah Omarzai to Danushka Gunathilaka, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 5.3 Overs / SL - 32/3 Runs
Azmatullah Omarzai to Danushka Gunathilaka FOUR! Danushka Gunathilaka (14*), 4's:3, 6's:0, Strike Rate: 116.66
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 5.3 Overs / SL - 28/3 Runs
That's a Wide ball by Bowler, 1 run added to Sri Lanka total
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 5.2 Overs / SL - 27/3 Runs
Azmatullah Omarzai to Danushka Gunathilaka FOUR! Danushka Gunathilaka (10*), 4's:2, 6's:0, Strike Rate: 90.90
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 5.1 Overs / SL - 23/3 Runs
Bhanuka Rajapaksa takes a single of Azmatullah Omarzai bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 5.1 Overs / SL - 22/3 Runs
Azmatullah Omarzai to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, wide ball. 1 more extra run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 4.6 Overs / SL - 21/3 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 4.5 Overs / SL - 20/3 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowls another dot ball against Bhanuka Rajapaksa, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 4.4 Overs / SL - 20/3 Runs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Danushka Gunathilaka, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 4.3 Overs / SL - 19/3 Runs
No run taken by Danushka Gunathilaka on the bowling of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 4.2 Overs / SL - 19/3 Runs
One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Bhanuka Rajapaksa of Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowling
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 4.1 Overs / SL - 18/3 Runs
No run taken by Bhanuka Rajapaksa on the bowling of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 3.6 Overs / SL - 18/3 Runs
Danushka Gunathilaka hits four on the Sixth ball of Naveen-ul-Haq to move to 5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa is at the other crease.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 3.5 Overs / SL - 14/3 Runs
One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Bhanuka Rajapaksa of Naveen-ul-Haq bowling
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 3.4 Overs / SL - 13/3 Runs
No run taken by Bhanuka Rajapaksa on the bowling of Naveen-ul-Haq, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 3.3 Overs / SL - 13/3 Runs
Bhanuka Rajapaksa hits SIX on the Third ball of Naveen-ul-Haq and moves to 7 with Danushka Gunathilaka at the other end.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 3.2 Overs / SL - 7/3 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq to Danushka Gunathilaka, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 3.1 Overs / SL - 6/3 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq to Bhanuka Rajapaksa, single. 1 more run added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 2.6 Overs / SL - 5/3 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls another dot ball against Danushka Gunathilaka, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 2.5 Overs / SL - 5/3 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Danushka Gunathilaka, no run. Another dot ball for Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 2.4 Overs / SL - 5/3 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Danushka Gunathilaka, no run. Another dot ball for Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 2.3 Overs / SL - 5/3 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Danushka Gunathilaka, no run. Another dot ball for Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 1.6 Overs / SL - 5/3 Runs
Pathum Nissanka is OUT! Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Score LIVE: 2.0 Overs - 5/3
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 1.5 Overs / SL - 5/2 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pathum Nissanka, double. 2 more runs added to the score of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 1.4 Overs / SL - 3/2 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq bowls another dot ball against Pathum Nissanka, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 1.3 Overs / SL - 3/2 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq bowls another dot ball against Pathum Nissanka, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 1.2 Overs / SL - 3/2 Runs
Naveen-ul-Haq bowls another dot ball against Pathum Nissanka, No run taken.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 1.1 Overs / SL - 3/2 Runs
No run taken by Pathum Nissanka on the bowling of Naveen-ul-Haq, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 0.6 Overs / SL - 3/2 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi picks up a wicket, Charith Asalanka gets out LBW!
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 0.5 Overs / SL - 3/0 Runs
No run taken by Kusal Mendis on the bowling of Fazalhaq Farooqi, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 0.4 Overs / SL - 3/0 Runs
No run taken by Kusal Mendis on the bowling of Fazalhaq Farooqi, another dot ball.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 0.3 Overs / SL - 3/0 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, no run. Another dot ball for Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 0.2 Overs / SL - 3/0 Runs
Two more runs added to the tally of Sri Lanka , Couple of runs taken by Kusal Mendis
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 0.1 Overs / SL - 1/0 Runs
Pathum Nissanka takes a single of Fazalhaq Farooqi bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka
Afghanistan Playing 11
Afghanistan Won Today Match Toss. Afghanistan Playing 11 as follows: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka Playing 11
Sri Lanka Loss Today Match Toss. Sri Lanka Playing 11 as follows: Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan Won the Toss, Elect to Bowl
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan playing Match 1 on Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Afghanistan won the toss and elect to Bowl. In today's match Umpires are Ahsan Raza (PAK), Anil Chaudhary (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND) and Referee is Jeff Crowe (NZ).
Weather Updates
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan contesting Match 1 on Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Weather report as follow: Clear