In the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, the Sri Lanka managed to record a 6-wicket victory against Afghanistan
Afghanistan won the toss and batted first and
scored 144 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Wneh bowling, Wanindu
Hasaranga took 3 wickets, Lahiru Kumara took 2 wickets and Kasun Rajitha and
Dhananjaya de Silva managed to take one wicket each.
In reply Sri Lanka managed to pass their
winning target in 19 overs while losing only 4 wickets.
Dhananjaya de Silva, who led Sri Lanka to
victory with the bat, scored an unbeaten 66 runs. Kusal Mendis gone for quick
25. Banuka Rajapakse scored 18 and Charith
Asalanka 19.
