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WC 2019: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan in low-scoring clash

By Saurabh Sharma June 05, 2019 • 00:26 AM View: 1453

Cardiff, June 5 (CRICKETNMORE): Averting what could have been an another upset in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Sri Lankan bowlers stepped up to salvage pride for their team as they succeeded in wrapping up minnows Afghanistan for 152 runs in 32.4 overs to set up a 34-run victory in the rain-affected clash at the Sophia Gardens here on Tuesday.

Nuwan Pradeep (4/34) and Lasith Malinga (3/39) rose to the occasion, helping Sri Lnka defend a revised meagre 187-run target in the given 41 overs. Apart for them, Isuru Udana and Thisara Perera picked a wicket apiece.

TAGS Sri Lanka Cricket Team ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

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