SL vs AFG: Rahmanullah Gurbaz smacked an excellent half-century as Afghanistan posted 175/6 against Sri Lanka in the 1st match of the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2022.

Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz smacked 84 runs off 45 balls, smashing 4 fours & 6 sixes. While the wicket-keeper batter was at the crease, Afghanistan were easily cruising to a 190+ total. Ibrahim Zadran also scored 40 runs and etched a substantial partnership of 93 runs in 64 balls for the second wicket.

However, Lankan bowlers pulled back impressively in the death overs once Gurbaz was dismissed in the 16th over. Asitha Fernando provided the big wicket and Sri Lanka were able to stop Afghanistan to a lower total than expected. Dilshan Madushanka picked up 2 wickets while Maheesh Theekshana and Fernando managed 1 wicket each.

Earlier, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss & opted to bowl first against Afghanistan in the 1st match of the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2022. This match is being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. 

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