• Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Warm-up game.

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah shined with the bat for Afghanistan.

ODI World Cup 2023 Warm-up game: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah fire Afghanistan to victory against Sri Lanka
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah (Photo Source: Twitter)

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In a high-scoring encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium during the ICC Men’s World Cup Warm-Up Matches 2023, Afghanistan emerged victorious against Sri Lanka by 6 wickets, with the DLS method coming into play due to rain interruptions.

Sri Lanka Innings:

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat, posting a competitive total of 294/10 in 46.2 overs. Kusal Mendis was the star performer for Sri Lanka, smashing an impressive 158 runs off just 87 deliveries, including 19 fours and 9 sixes. He received valuable support from Sadeera Samarawickrama (39 runs) and Pathum Nissanka (30 runs).

The Afghan bowlers made significant contributions, with Mohammad Nabi being the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for 44 runs. Other bowlers, including Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq and Rashid Khan, also chipped in with crucial wickets.

Afghanistan Innings:

Chasing a revised target of 261 runs in 38.1 overs due to rain interruptions, Afghanistan showcased their batting prowess. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the star of the chase, scoring a magnificent 119 runs off 92 balls, which included 8 fours and 9 sixes. He formed a crucial partnership with Rahmat Shah, who contributed 93 runs off 82 deliveries.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers faced a tough challenge, with only Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara picking up a wicket each.

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Result:

Afghanistan managed to achieve the target with 6 wickets in hand, securing a notable victory in their warm-up match.

The match was characterized by some outstanding individual performances, making it an exciting contest for cricket fans. Afghanistan’s comprehensive win in a rain-affected match bodes well for their confidence as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

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