Sri Lanka and Afghanistan On September 18, 2025 in Abu Dhabi with the 11th match of Group B with horns Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super-four spots on the line. Afghanistan, won toss, was selected to bat under Roshni at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Initial exchanges saw the Afghan top order to capitalize on field restrictions, but Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling and fast fielding put the visitors under pressure. By the end of the powerplay, Afghanistan was 45 out of 3 in 6 overs, a minor return considered the firepower in their lineup.
Stunner of Kusal Perera in short third dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz
The initial moment of the evening came in third place when the spears of Sri Lanka, Nuwan ThausharaCheated Rahmanullah Gurbaz With a well -dispelled slow ball around a length around the stump. Gurbaz, with the intention of taking air route, dropped the wicket down and removed a wild swipe across the line. The technique stumbled, as he slant the ball from the outside, which sent him running towards the small third in the air.
Kusal PereraPlaced inside the circle, sprinkling on the ground, further diving showed its trademark athleticism and the ball inch above the turf was caught a spectacular and prepared to complete the delivery of another fielder. Perera’s Lightning Reflex left the audience in amazement and punctured Sri Lanka’s fielding. As Perera woke up with the ball in his hand, his colleagues exploded in the celebration, while Thaushara offered a smile, with both clever bowling and staller fielding for Afghanistan’s opener for 14 balls off eight balls at an eight -ball at a strike rate of 175.00.
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Nuwan Thaushara sends dangerous Rahmanullah Gurbaz back to the pavilion
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Afghanistan’s initial start against WOB and Sri Lanka
Afghanistan’s innings never recovered from the early blasts. After the powerplay, the scoreboard read 45 for 3 at a run rate of 7.50, a minor stage in T20 words. Ibrahim Zadran And Darwish Rasoli Attempted to stabilize the ship with a score of 4 and 2 respectively, but neither could build a meaningful partnership. Under the lights, the wrong way stroke and tentative footwork complicated their crises as the Sri Lankan bowlers attacked the stumps continuously.
Afghan lineup, remembering the flow of experienced campaigners Mohammad Nabi And Rashid Khan Still, to bat, struggled to find a rhythm against disciplined bowling. Extra contributed only six runs, exposing the minimum gift of runs. With only 20 overs allotted and a mounting run rate to reach an estimated score of 153, the Afghan side faces a tough fight.
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