Maruti Suzuki Arena Safe Hands of the Day - Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
Substitute Dushan Hemantha took an important catch to dismiss Najibullah Zadran
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
Maharoof: Death bowling is Sri Lanka's weakness
He is, however, impressed with the composure Dunith Wellalage showed in a crunch situation
Jaffer: Afghanistan would have won if Nabi had carried on
Wasim Jaffer and Farveez Maharoof on Mohammad Nabi's blistering half-century that almost took Afghanistan to victory
Were Afghanistan unaware of the permutations?
Wasim Jaffer and Farveez Maharoof believe a communication lapse cost Afghanistan a chance to qualify
Jaffer: Sri Lanka batters didn't allow Rashid to get on top
Rashid Khan has conceded 60-plus runs in his ten-over spells in both Asia Cup games so far
Maharoof: Theekshana puts a price on his wicket nowadays
"Ever since Theekshana broke into the CSK team, he has become a thorough professional"
How good was Kusal Mendis against Afghanistan?
The unfortunate run-out robbed him of a century and Sri Lanka of a 300-plus total, say Wasim Jaffer and Farveez Maharoof
Match Coverage
All Match NewsIs 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
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
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."
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
