• Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by ten wickets in the one-off Test at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

  • Prabath Jayasuriya was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling.

Twitter reactions: Prabath Jayasuriya guides Sri Lanka to remarkable 10-wicket win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test
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In a display of cricketing prowess, Sri Lanka emerged triumphant with a convincing 10-wicket win against Afghanistan on Day 4 of the one-off Test match held in Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club on Monday. The victory was fueled by the exceptional performance of Prabath Jayasuriya, who claimed a remarkable five-wicket haul in the second innings. As the Afghan side was dismissed for 296, Sri Lanka efficiently chased down the 56 runs target before tea on the fourth day, showcasing dominance on the field.

Vishwa Fernando wreaks havoc against Afghanistan

Earlier in the first innings, Afghanistan faced difficulties in setting a competitive total, ultimately managing only 198 runs. Although Rahmat Shah displayed resilience with a top score of 91, it wasn’t enough to stop the potent Sri Lankan bowling attack, spearheaded by Vishwa Fernando with four wickets, who received considerable assistance from Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya, both securing three wickets each.

Angelo Mathews masterful knock

Sri Lanka’s reply was commanding as they amassed 439 runs, establishing a substantial lead. Angelo Mathews played a pivotal role with a masterful 141, complemented by Dinesh Chandimal‘s fluent 107, while opener Dimuth Karunaratne contributed with a solid 77. Despite Naveed Zadran‘s four-wicket haul for Afghanistan, the depth and diversity of the Sri Lankan batting lineup were on full display.

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Prabath Jayasuriya leads Sri Lanka’s fightback in the second innings

In the face of a daunting deficit of 241 runs, Afghanistan’s batting, led by Ibrahim Zadran‘s resilient 114 and Rahmat’s brisk 54, initially displayed determination in their second innings. However, the tide turned as the Sri Lankan bowling attack, spearheaded by Jayasuriya, staged a remarkable fightback.

Jayasuriya’s exceptional bowling performance, resulting in a five-wicket haul, played a pivotal role in curtailing Afghanistan’s momentum. Despite a strong start for the tourists at 217/2, they crumbled under the sustained pressure applied by Jayasuriya and his bowling compatriots. The Afghan innings, which had promised resilience, eventually concluded at 296.

Openers seal the deal for Sri Lanka

Chasing down the 56-run victory target, Sri Lanka’s openers efficiently reached the mark in less than 10 overs, sealing a comprehensive ten wicket triumph with a day to spare. The game unfolded as a testament to Sri Lanka’s cricketing prowess, combining exceptional individual performances with collective strength to secure a dominant victory on home soil. Jayasuriya was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling.

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