Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Highlights of the 1st ODI
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan saw the latter emerge victorious, with a 6-wicket win. The visitors’ chase of 269 runs was made easy by the 146-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah. The duo steered the team to success, with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Mohammad Nabi stepping in to make sure the victory was seen through without any issues.
Sri Lanka Struggle in Overcast Conditions
The hosts were put to bat first, and had a difficult time in the overcast conditions. Fazalhaq Farooqui struck early, dismissing Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis, while Pathum Nissanka and Angelo Mathews didn’t stay long either. Sri Lanka found themselves in a vulnerable position at 84/4.
Charith Asalanka’s 91 Propels SL to a Competitive 268
Charith Asalanka showed great composure throughout his innings, and was joined by Dhananjaya de Silva. The pair put up a good fight, and Asalanka’s 91 helped Sri Lanka reach a competitive total of 268 on a tricky pitch.
Conclusion
Afghanistan were able to pull off a comfortable 6-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI, thanks to the brilliant 146-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah. With captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Mohammad Nabi also playing an important role, the team was able to reach the finishing line without any slip-ups.