Heartbreak for Afghanistan as SL qualify by slimmest margin
Needing 292 in 37.1 overs, Afghanistan came agonisingly close thanks to Nabi's 65 off 32
05/09Result
6th Match, Group B (D/N), Asia Cup at Lahore, Sep 5 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
291/8 -
![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
289 (37.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
05/09Result
6th Match, Group B (D/N), Asia Cup at Lahore, Sep 5 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
291/8 -
![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
289 (37.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Is Sri Lanka's tame finish in ODIs a cause for concern?
To be a serious contender for the Asia Cup and World Cup, Sri Lanka need more firepower at Nos. 6 and 7
Trott admits Afghanistan were unaware of NRR permutations
"We were never communicated those calculations. All we were communicated was we needed to win in 37.1 overs."
Preview
Sri Lanka look to seal Super Fours spot as Afghanistan await in batter-friendly Lahore
Sri Lanka have won their last 11 ODIs, but their Asia Cup campaign could end if Afghanistan win - and win big
