SL vs AFG, Asia Cup Live: RahmanullahGurabz hits a half-century.© AFP
SL vs AFG Score Updates, Asia Cup 2022: Rahmanullah Gurabz hit a half-century to lead Afghanistan’s charge in the ongoing Asia Cup Super 4 match against Sri Lanka. Dilshan Madushanka had earlier Sri Lanka a much-needed breakthrough after Afghanistan openers Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai had started strongly. Madushanka rattled Zazai’s off-stump in the penultimate ball of the fifth over, haulting Afghanistan’s strong start. Afghanistan received massive reprieve after Rahmanullah was caught in the third over, but the replay showed that the fielder’s boot was touching the boundary rope. Both teams met earlier during the Group stage and it was Afghanistan who ran riot with an eight-wicket win. Afghanistan have been the team to beat so far, after comfortably winning both of their games. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, had to stage an epic chase to knock out Bangladesh, and book their place in the Super 4. Afghanistan have a slight edge, heading into this fixture, but winning the toss would be key for either teams. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai , Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (capt), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Usman Shinwari, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Asia Cup Live Score Updates Between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan straight from the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
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20:18 (IST)
SL vs AFG: Gurabaz’s got to fifty!
That brings up the fifty for Gurbaz. Gets there in 22 balls.
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20:10 (IST)
SL vs AFG: Tonked
Swept away for a six! Beautiful shot from Gurbaz. Gets down one knee and sweeps this over deep midwicket for a six
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20:00 (IST)
SL vs IND: Off-stump rattled
Ball stays a shade low with Zazai trying to slog across the line. Off stump pegged pack
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19:58 (IST)
SL vs BAN: Pierced away
Punched away on the backfoot! Uses the pace nicely and is able to beat the flying man at backward point
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19:52 (IST)
SL vs AFG: Slashed hard by Rahmanullah
Cut away by Gurbaz! Too much width on offer. He takes his time and cuts this towards off side for a boundary
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19:47 (IST)
SL vs AFG: Suspense
What the hell just happened? Sri Lanka thought they had Rahmanullah. However, the replay shows that Gunathilaka stepped on the skirting, and the Afghanistan batter was called back.
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19:38 (IST)
SL vs AFG: Edged and four
Edge and flies past the keeper! Fernando almost gets Zazai. Mendis, behind the sticks, laughs
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19:34 (IST)
SL vs AFG:
And Zazai is up and running. Width on offer. Zazai leans forward and creams a drive over mid off’s right! First boundary of the match
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19:33 (IST)
SL vs AFG: And we are under
Theekshana gets this underway with the new ball. Bowls a waist length delivery and Zazai inside edges it to short fine leg. No run
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19:15 (IST)
SL vs AFG: Here’s how both teams line up
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai , Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (capt), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Usman Shinwari, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
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19:02 (IST)
SL vs AFG: Sri Lanka opt to bowl
Sri Lanka have won the toss and Afghanistan will bat first.
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17:40 (IST)
SL vs AFG: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Asia Cup Super 4 fixture between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
Stay tuned for the toss!
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