Nissanka fell four short of his fifth consecutive half-century<\/span><\/a>, caught behind after poking at a supply from Azmatullah that had a touch of additional bounce. Skipper Mendis additionally couldn’t convert his begin, top-edging a slog sweep off Mujeeb Ur Rahman (2\/38) to deep midwicket. From 84\/1, Sri Lanka had slipped to 134\/3.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nGetting in and getting out was a characteristic of Sri Lanka\u2019s batting on the day that harm them severely ultimately. Sadeera Samarawickrama scored 36 earlier than being trapped leg earlier than by Mujeeb. Charith Asalanka (22), Dhananjaya de Silva (14) and Angelo Mathews (23) all acquired into double figures, however the massive knock was lacking.<\/p>\n
\nChasing 242, Afghanistan acquired off to a poor begin as Dilshan Madushanka knocked over Rahmanullah Gurbaz (0) with an inswinger. Nonetheless, that was about it so far as celebrations have been involved for Sri Lanka. Ibrahim Zadran (39) and Rahmat added 73 for the second wicket. After the previous perished to a brief ball from Madushanka, Rahmat and skipper Hashmatullah added 58 for the third wicket. <\/p>\n
\nRahmat\u2019s high quality knock ended when he chipped a catch to mid-on off Rajitha\u2019s bowling. Nonetheless, Shahidi and Omarzai shut the door on Sri Lanka with contrasting knocks in an unbeaten fourth-wicket stand of 111. Whereas the Afghanistan captain anchored the innings, and Omarzai performed the aggressor. His emphatic knock featured six fours and three sixes as Afghanistan raced residence to a different memorable win.<\/p>\n
–By A Cricket Correspondent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n