Sri Lanka Take on Afghanistan in Second ODI
With the series on the line, Sri Lanka have chosen to bat first in the second ODI against Afghanistan. The match is set to take place on Sunday, June 4th at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. If Afghanistan can manage to win this match, it would be a huge victory for them, especially considering the fact that their spearhead, Rashid Khan, is unavailable.
Sri Lanka Look to Rekindle Asia Cup Success
Sri Lanka, under the leadership of Dasun Shanaka, are looking to replicate their success from the Asia Cup last year. The team has shown great fighting spirit and will be looking to prove their mettle yet again.
Afghanistan Claim Victory in First ODI
In the first ODI, Afghanistan emerged victorious with a 6-wicket win. Ibrahim Zadran (98) and Rahmat Shah (55) were the stars with the bat, as they put together a 146-run partnership that put Afghanistan in a strong position. With valuable contributions from the rest of the team, Afghanistan were able to chase down the 269-run target set by Sri Lanka.
Conclusion
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is sure to be an exciting one. With Sri Lanka looking to prove their worth and Afghanistan trying to make up for the absence of their spearhead, the match is sure to be full of drama and entertainment.