In a stunning victory, Afghanistan secured their third win in the World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka with seven wickets. Prior to this, they had already caused upsets by defeating England and Pakistan. With this latest win, Afghanistan has climbed to the fifth position in the points table, accumulating a total of six points. On the flip side, Sri Lanka’s path to the semi-finals has grown increasingly challenging following this loss.
Sri Lanka batted first and scored 241 runs in 49.3 overs. Afghanistan successfully chased down the target, scoring 242 runs in 45.2 overs. Fazalhaq Farooqui was instrumental for Afghanistan, taking four wickets, while Mujeeb ur Rahman claimed two wickets. Notably, Sri Lanka didn’t have any major innings from their batsmen.
Afghanistan faced an early setback when Gurbaz was dismissed in the first over, but Ibrahim Zadran (39) and Rahmat Shah (62) formed a crucial partnership to bring their team back into the game. After their dismissals, Azmatullah Omarzai (73 not out) and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (58 not out) joined forces, establishing an unbeaten century partnership for the fourth wicket, which ultimately led Afghanistan to victory.
The remarkable ascent of Afghanistan’s cricket team in the World Cup 2023 has brought joy to cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Their impressive performance has not only showcased their talent but also exemplified their resilience, making them the 2nd best Asian team in the tournament. best world cup match prediction.
