SL vs AFG: With a lethal bowling performance, Afghanistan were able to bowl out Sri Lanka for a low total of 105/10 in 1st match of Asia Cup 2022.
Fazalhaq Farooqi started the proceedings with two wickets in the very first over of the match, while Naveen-u-Haq got rid of Pathum Nissanka (3) in the 2nd over. Then, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Danushka Gunathilaka etched a partnership of 44 runs in 32 balls for the 4th wicket.
However, once this partnership was broken by Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the 8th over for 49 runs, Sri Lanka went on to lose wickets quite regularly, setting a target of 106 against Afghanistan in the first match of Asia Cup 2022.
While Bhanuka Rajapaksa remained the top scorer for the Lankans with 38 runs off 29 balls with 5 fours & a six. In the end, Chamika Karunaratne also contributed with _ runs off _ balls to help Sri Lanka cross the 100-run mark. For Afghanistan, Fazalhaq Farooqi picked up 3 wickets while Mujeeb and Nabi grabbed 2 wickets each with Naveen picking up 1 wicket to bowl out Sri Lanka in 19.4 overs.
What a start to the tournament by Afghanistan!
— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) August 27, 2022
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Earlier, Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss & opted to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the first match of Asia Cup 2022. This match is being played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
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