Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 6, Asia Cup, 2023

Asia Cup Match 6: Sri Lanka v Afghanistan at Lahore, September 05, 2023
Sri Lanka
SL
291/8 (50)
Afghanistan
AFG
289/10 (37.4)
Finished
SL won by 2 runs.
Sri Lanka InningSL Inning291/8 (50 ov)
Afghanistan InningAFG Inning289/10 (37.4 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes back and trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
0
0.2
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
0.3
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
0.4
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes back and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
0.5
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and caresses drive to deep cover and it raced away to the fence for four.
0
0.6
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes back and tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz 4 (6)
Ibrahim Zadran 0 (0)
Afghanistan 4/0
Kasun Rajitha 1-0-4-0
0
1.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes back and strives to hit flick shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
1.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
1.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
1.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
1.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
4
1.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Ibrahim Zadran 6 (6)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz 4 (6)
Afghanistan 10/0
Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0
Kasun Rajitha 1-0-4-0
0
2.1
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
w
2.2
Rahmanullah Gurbaz c K Mendis b K Rajitha 4 (8) Kasun Rajitha to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, c K Mendis b K Rajitha, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward to take the gamble with drive towards short cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Kusal Mendis. Leading to a soft dismissal.
0
2.3
Kasun Rajitha to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib goes back and slash flick shot towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
2.4
Kasun Rajitha to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib goes forward and slash drive towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
2.5
Kasun Rajitha to Gulbadin Naib, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Gulbadin Naib goes forward and it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
4
2.6
Kasun Rajitha to Gulbadin Naib, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib goes forward and plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 3 (8 runs)
Gulbadin Naib 8 (4)
Ibrahim Zadran 6 (6)
Afghanistan 18/1
Kasun Rajitha 2-0-12-1
Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0
1wd
3.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Ibrahim Zadran with no chance to make contact, and the umpire calls it a wide.
0
3.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes back and tucks cut toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
3.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
3.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib goes back and tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
1
3.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Gulbadin Naib goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
3.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
3.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and tucks drive toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
End of over 4 (3 runs)
Ibrahim Zadran 7 (10)
Gulbadin Naib 9 (6)
Afghanistan 21/1
Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-9-0
Kasun Rajitha 2-0-12-1
1wd
4.1
Kasun Rajitha to Gulbadin Naib, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Gulbadin Naib with no chance to make contact, and the umpire calls it a wide.
4
4.1
Kasun Rajitha to Gulbadin Naib, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib goes forward and plays drive in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1
4.2
Kasun Rajitha to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Gulbadin Naib goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
0
4.3
Kasun Rajitha to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
4.4
Kasun Rajitha to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
4.5
Kasun Rajitha to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Excellent fielding effort by the bowler.
w
4.6
Ibrahim Zadran b K Rajitha 7 (14) Kasun Rajitha to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, b K Rajitha, Bowled out !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Ibrahim Zadran as batter goes forward and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
End of over 5 (6 runs)
Ibrahim Zadran 7 (14)
Gulbadin Naib 14 (8)
Afghanistan 27/2
Kasun Rajitha 3-0-18-2
Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-9-0
0
5.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib goes forward and tucks drive toward the fielder at deep cover, who halts the ball.
1
5.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Gulbadin Naib goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
0
5.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
5.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
5.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
0
5.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 6 (2 runs)
Gulbadin Naib 15 (11)
Rahmat Shah 1 (3)
Afghanistan 29/2
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-11-0
Kasun Rajitha 3-0-18-2
0
6.1
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
6.2
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
6.3
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes back and caresses pull to deep mid wicket and it raced away to the fence for four.
0
6.4
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes forward and tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
4
6.5
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and caresses drive to deep cover and it raced away to the fence for four.
1
6.6
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
End of over 7 (9 runs)
Rahmat Shah 10 (9)
Gulbadin Naib 15 (11)
Afghanistan 38/2
Kasun Rajitha 4-0-27-2
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-11-0
4
7.1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and caresses drive to deep cover and it raced away to the fence for four.
1
7.2
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
7.3
Dunith Wellalage to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
2
7.4
Dunith Wellalage to Gulbadin Naib, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
7.5
Dunith Wellalage to Gulbadin Naib, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Gulbadin Naib goes forward and it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.
1
7.6
Dunith Wellalage to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib goes forward to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 8 (12 runs)
Gulbadin Naib 22 (15)
Rahmat Shah 15 (11)
Afghanistan 50/2
Dunith Wellalage 1-0-12-0
Kasun Rajitha 4-0-27-2
w
8.1
Gulbadin Naib lbw b M Pathirana 22 (16) Matheesha Pathirana to Gulbadin Naib, no run, lbw b M Pathirana, Out LBW !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib goes forward and swings the bat but mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, prompting an LBW appeal from Matheesha Pathirana, and Umpire gives it out ! Gulbadin Naib has to depart.
0
8.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
8.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
8.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
0
8.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and tucks flick shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
2
8.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 9 (2 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 2 (5)
Rahmat Shah 15 (11)
Afghanistan 52/3
Matheesha Pathirana 1-0-2-1
Dunith Wellalage 1-0-12-0
0
9.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes back and tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
1
9.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
9.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
9.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and tucks cut toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
9.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
4
9.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Rahmat Shah, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes back and caresses punch to deep cover and it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 10 (6 runs)
Rahmat Shah 20 (14)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 3 (8)
Afghanistan 58/3
Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-17-0
Matheesha Pathirana 1-0-2-1
1
10.1
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
0
10.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes back and slash cut towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
10.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.
0
10.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes back to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
4lb
10.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 4 runs.
0
10.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 11 (7 runs)
Rahmat Shah 22 (19)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 4 (9)
Afghanistan 65/3
Matheesha Pathirana 2-0-5-1
Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-17-0
6
11.1
Dasun Shanaka to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
1
11.2
Dasun Shanaka to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
11.3
Dasun Shanaka to Rahmat Shah, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes forward to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
11.4
Dasun Shanaka to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
2
11.5
Dasun Shanaka to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
11.6
Dasun Shanaka to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 12 (13 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 14 (13)
Rahmat Shah 25 (21)
Afghanistan 78/3
Dasun Shanaka 1-0-13-0
Matheesha Pathirana 2-0-5-1
0
12.1
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
12.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
12.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
1
12.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
12.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
0
12.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 15 (17)
Rahmat Shah 26 (23)
Afghanistan 80/3
Matheesha Pathirana 3-0-7-1
Dasun Shanaka 1-0-13-0
1
13.1
Dhananjaya de Silva to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
13.2
Dhananjaya de Silva to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
13.3
Dhananjaya de Silva to Rahmat Shah, 2 runs, Rahmat Shah goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
2
13.4
Dhananjaya de Silva to Rahmat Shah, 2 runs, Rahmat Shah goes forward and plays a well-timed reverse sweep off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.
0
13.5
Dhananjaya de Silva to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes back and tucks flick shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
6
13.6
Dhananjaya de Silva to Rahmat Shah, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 14 (12 runs)
Rahmat Shah 37 (28)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 16 (18)
Afghanistan 92/3
Dhananjaya de Silva 1-0-12-0
Matheesha Pathirana 3-0-7-1
0
14.1
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
1
14.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
14.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
14.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and slash drive towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
14.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward to the delivery and tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
0
14.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Matheesha Pathirana bowls a sharp delivery, and Rahmat Shah goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
End of over 15 (1 runs)
Rahmat Shah 37 (32)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 17 (20)
Afghanistan 93/3
Matheesha Pathirana 4-0-8-1
Dhananjaya de Silva 1-0-12-0
4
15.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and caresses sweep, edged!! towards deep fine leg and it raced away to the fence for four.
1
15.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
15.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
0
15.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and slash flick shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
15.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
15.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and tucks sweep toward the fielder at deep square leg, who halts the ball.
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 24 (25)
Rahmat Shah 38 (33)
Afghanistan 101/3
Maheesh Theekshana 5-0-25-0
Matheesha Pathirana 4-0-8-1
1
16.1
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah goes back to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
1
16.2
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
4
16.3
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1
16.4
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
16.5
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
1
16.6
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
End of over 17 (10 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 28 (28)
Rahmat Shah 44 (36)
Afghanistan 111/3
Kasun Rajitha 5-0-37-2
Maheesh Theekshana 5-0-25-0
0
17.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to the delivery and tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
2
17.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
4
17.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
17.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
17.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
17.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 18 (9 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 36 (33)
Rahmat Shah 45 (37)
Afghanistan 120/3
Maheesh Theekshana 6-0-34-0
Kasun Rajitha 5-0-37-2
1
18.1
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
18.2
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
18.3
Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Rahmat Shah goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
w
18.4
Rahmat Shah c M Pathirana b K Rajitha 45 (40) Kasun Rajitha to Rahmat Shah, no run, c M Pathirana b K Rajitha, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Rahmat Shah as the batter goes forward to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Matheesha Pathirana for a soft dismissal.
0
18.5
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
18.6
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
End of over 19 (1 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 0 (2)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 37 (34)
Afghanistan 121/4
Kasun Rajitha 6-0-38-3
Maheesh Theekshana 6-0-34-0
0
19.1
Dunith Wellalage to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
19.2
Dunith Wellalage to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
19.3
Dunith Wellalage to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
19.4
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
6
19.5
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Nabi, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!
1
19.6
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 20 (8 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 7 (5)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 38 (37)
Afghanistan 129/4
Dunith Wellalage 2-0-20-0
Kasun Rajitha 6-0-38-3
1
20.1
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
0
20.2
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the leg stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
0
20.3
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kasun Rajitha bowls a sharp delivery, and Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
20.4
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kasun Rajitha bowls a sharp delivery, and Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
20.5
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
20.6
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 21 (3 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 9 (7)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 39 (41)
Afghanistan 132/4
Kasun Rajitha 7-0-41-3
Dunith Wellalage 2-0-20-0
0
21.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
21.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nabi, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and caresses drive to deep point and it raced away to the fence for four.
0
21.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, and Mohammad Nabi hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
0
21.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Swift fielding by the bowler.
4
21.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nabi, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and caresses inside out shot to deep cover and it raced away to the fence for four.
1
21.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
End of over 22 (9 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 18 (13)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 39 (41)
Afghanistan 141/4
Maheesh Theekshana 7-0-43-0
Kasun Rajitha 7-0-41-3
6
22.1
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, and Mohammad Nabi goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot and sends it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
22.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1wd
22.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Mohammad Nabi no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
0
22.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
2
22.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.
1wd
22.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, 1 wide, bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Mohammad Nabi's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
1wd
22.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Mohammad Nabi no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
4
22.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes back and plays cut in the air to third man, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1
22.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
End of over 23 (20 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 35 (19)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 39 (41)
Afghanistan 161/4
Matheesha Pathirana 5-0-28-1
Maheesh Theekshana 7-0-43-0
1wd
23.1
Dasun Shanaka to Mohammad Nabi, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Mohammad Nabi no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
6
23.1
Dasun Shanaka to Mohammad Nabi, Six, Six !! With a brilliant , on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
1
23.2
Dasun Shanaka to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
2
23.3
Dasun Shanaka to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, Hashmatullah Shahidi hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.
4
23.4
Dasun Shanaka to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Four, fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi hangs in the crease and plays drive in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1
23.5
Dasun Shanaka to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
23.6
Dasun Shanaka to Mohammad Nabi, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and plays flick shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man, and ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 24 (19 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 46 (22)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 46 (44)
Afghanistan 180/4
Dasun Shanaka 2-0-32-0
Matheesha Pathirana 5-0-28-1
0
24.1
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
24.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
0
24.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and play it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
4
24.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and hit inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
24.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
0
24.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Matheesha Pathirana sends down a sharp delivery, and Hashmatullah Shahidi hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot and beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
End of over 25 (6 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 47 (47)
Mohammad Nabi 51 (25)
Afghanistan 186/4
Matheesha Pathirana 6-0-34-1
Dasun Shanaka 2-0-32-0
0
25.1
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
25.2
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kasun Rajitha bowls a sharp delivery, and Mohammad Nabi goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
6
25.3
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, and Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
2
25.4
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, 2 runs, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
6
25.5
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, Six, Six !! With a brilliant on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
0
25.6
Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Swift fielding by the bowler.
End of over 26 (14 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 65 (31)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 47 (47)
Afghanistan 200/4
Kasun Rajitha 8-0-55-3
Matheesha Pathirana 6-0-34-1
0
26.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
26.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
w
26.3
Mohammad Nabi c D Silva b M Theekshana 65 (32) Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nabi, no run, c D Silva b M Theekshana, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Mohammad Nabi as the batter goes forward to strike it towards deep mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Dhananjaya De Silva for a soft dismissal.
0
26.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Najibullah Zadran goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
26.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Karim Janat, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Karim Janat goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
26.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 27 (3 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 49 (50)
Karim Janat 1 (2)
Afghanistan 203/5
Maheesh Theekshana 8-0-46-1
Kasun Rajitha 8-0-55-3
1
27.1
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
27.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Karim Janat, 1 run, Karim Janat goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
2
27.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, Matheesha Pathirana delivers fast ball at full length, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Hashmatullah Shahidi to just 2 runs.
0
27.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
27.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
27.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident uppercut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
End of over 28 (5 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 53 (55)
Karim Janat 2 (3)
Afghanistan 208/5
Matheesha Pathirana 7-0-39-1
Maheesh Theekshana 8-0-46-1
1lb
28.1
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
0
28.2
Kasun Rajitha to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Karim Janat goes forward and slash inside out shot towards long off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
28.3
Kasun Rajitha to Karim Janat, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Karim Janat goes forward and plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1
28.4
Kasun Rajitha to Karim Janat, 1 run, Karim Janat goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
28.5
Kasun Rajitha to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
6
28.6
Kasun Rajitha to Karim Janat, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Karim Janat goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 29 (13 runs)
Karim Janat 13 (7)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 54 (57)
Afghanistan 221/5
Kasun Rajitha 9-0-67-3
Matheesha Pathirana 7-0-39-1
0
29.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and tucks cut toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
29.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
0
29.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Karim Janat goes back and trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
1
29.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Karim Janat, 1 run, Karim Janat goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
29.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to make a confident reverse sweep, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards point for 1 run.
1
29.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Karim Janat, 1 run, Karim Janat goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 30 (4 runs)
Karim Janat 15 (10)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 56 (60)
Afghanistan 225/5
Maheesh Theekshana 9-0-50-1
Kasun Rajitha 9-0-67-3
6
30.1
Matheesha Pathirana to Karim Janat, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, and Karim Janat goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot and sends it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
30.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Karim Janat, 1 run, Karim Janat goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
30.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
2
30.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
30.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and slash flick shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
30.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Matheesha Pathirana sends down a sharp delivery, and Hashmatullah Shahidi goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot and beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
End of over 31 (9 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 58 (64)
Karim Janat 22 (12)
Afghanistan 234/5
Matheesha Pathirana 8-0-48-1
Maheesh Theekshana 9-0-50-1
w
31.1
Karim Janat c D Karunaratne b D Wellalage 22 (13) Dunith Wellalage to Karim Janat, no run, c D Karunaratne b D Wellalage, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the off stump, Karim Janat goes forward to take the gamble with inside out shot towards point, edged!! and expertly caught by Dimuth Karunaratne. Leading to a soft dismissal.
1
31.2
Dunith Wellalage to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Najibullah Zadran goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
1
31.3
Dunith Wellalage to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivered at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.
1
31.4
Dunith Wellalage to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run, Najibullah Zadran goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
w
31.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi c K Rajitha b D Wellalage 59 (66) Dunith Wellalage to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, c K Rajitha b D Wellalage, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Hashmatullah Shahidi as the batter goes forward to strike it towards deep mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Kasun Rajitha for a soft dismissal.
1
31.6
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 32 (4 runs)
Rashid Khan 1 (1)
Najibullah Zadran 2 (2)
Afghanistan 238/7
Dunith Wellalage 3-0-24-2
Matheesha Pathirana 8-0-48-1
0
32.1
Matheesha Pathirana to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Rashid Khan goes back and trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
0
32.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Rashid Khan goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
6
32.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Rashid Khan, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Rashid Khan goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
1
32.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
32.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run, Najibullah Zadran goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1wd
32.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Rashid Khan, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Rashid Khan no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
0
32.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease and tucks flick shot toward the fielder at long on, who halts the ball.
End of over 33 (9 runs)
Rashid Khan 8 (6)
Najibullah Zadran 3 (3)
Afghanistan 247/7
Matheesha Pathirana 9-0-57-1
Dunith Wellalage 3-0-24-2
6
33.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Najibullah Zadran, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the off stump, Najibullah Zadran goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long off for a colossal Maximum!
1
33.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run, Najibullah Zadran goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2wd
33.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Rashid Khan, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball, full length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Rashid Khan left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
1
33.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run, Najibullah Zadran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
33.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
33.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Najibullah Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Najibullah Zadran goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
33.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run, Najibullah Zadran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 34 (12 runs)
Najibullah Zadran 12 (8)
Rashid Khan 9 (7)
Afghanistan 259/7
Maheesh Theekshana 10-0-62-1
Matheesha Pathirana 9-0-57-1
0
34.1
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Najibullah Zadran goes forward and tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
34.2
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run, Matheesha Pathirana delivers fast ball at full length, Najibullah Zadran hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
34.3
Matheesha Pathirana to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
34.4
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Najibullah Zadran goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
34.5
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Najibullah Zadran goes forward and plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.
0
34.6
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the leg stump, Najibullah Zadran goes back to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
End of over 35 (6 runs)
Najibullah Zadran 17 (13)
Rashid Khan 10 (8)
Afghanistan 265/7
Matheesha Pathirana 10-0-63-1
Maheesh Theekshana 10-0-62-1
4
35.1
Kasun Rajitha to Rashid Khan, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan goes forward and plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1
35.2
Kasun Rajitha to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook inside out shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
6
35.3
Kasun Rajitha to Najibullah Zadran, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, and Najibullah Zadran goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot and sends it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
w
35.4
Najibullah Zadran c (sub D Hemantha) b K Rajitha 23 (15) Kasun Rajitha to Najibullah Zadran, no run, c (sub D Hemantha) b K Rajitha, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Najibullah Zadran as the batter goes forward to strike it towards deep mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Dushan Hemantha for a soft dismissal.
0
35.5
Kasun Rajitha to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands toward deep cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1wd
35.6
Kasun Rajitha to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Kasun Rajitha strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump, and the Umpire calls it a wide.
0
35.6
Kasun Rajitha to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 36 (12 runs)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 0 (2)
Rashid Khan 15 (10)
Afghanistan 277/8
Kasun Rajitha 10-0-79-4
Matheesha Pathirana 10-0-63-1
0
36.1
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan goes forward and trying to hit sloge sweep, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
0
36.2
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage bowls a sharp delivery, and Rashid Khan goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
4
36.3
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Rashid Khan goes forward and it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
0
36.4
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
36.5
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan goes forward and plays drive in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.
4
36.6
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Rashid Khan goes back and plays flick shot, gets an edge!, in the air to deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 37 (12 runs)
Rashid Khan 27 (16)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 0 (2)
Afghanistan 289/8
Dunith Wellalage 4-0-36-2
Kasun Rajitha 10-0-79-4
w
37.1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman c S Samarawickrama b D Silva 0 (3) Dhananjaya de Silva to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, c S Samarawickrama b D Silva, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Mujeeb Ur Rahman as the batter goes forward to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Sadeera Samarawickrama for a soft dismissal.
0
37.2
Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Fazalhaq Farooqi goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
37.3
Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Fazalhaq Farooqi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
w
37.4
Fazalhaq Farooqi lbw b D Silva 0 (3) Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run, lbw b D Silva, Out LBW !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Fazalhaq Farooqi goes forward and takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Dhananjaya De Silva appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire, and Fazalhaq Farooqi has to go back.