Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Matheesha Pathriana Gets Maiden ODI Wicket on Debut

The ICC ODI World Cup is scheduled to take place in India later this year, and both Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have used this series as a preparation opportunity. The three matches are being held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota.

Sri Lanka’s Score

Charith Asalanka’s 91 propelled Sri Lanka to a competitive total on a tricky pitch. Pacer Matheesha Pathriana then got his maiden ODI wicket on his debut as he got rid of the well-set Rahmat Shah, giving Sri Lanka a breakthrough. However, Afghanistan is still ahead with less than 4.5 needed per over.

Sri Lanka’s Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka(c), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, and Lahiru Kumara are the players in Sri Lanka’s Playing XI.

Afghanistan’s Playing XI

The Playing XI for Afghanistan includes Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Fareed Ahmad Malik.

Conclusion

This series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan has been a great opportunity for both teams to prepare for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup. While Sri Lanka has managed to get a breakthrough with the help of Matheesha Pathriana, Afghanistan is still ahead with less than 4.5 needed per over.