Unlike on last Saturday, our boys started the match with a positive note. Another magnificent innings played by Kusal Perera scored 78. All went well until Dimuth karunarathna was caught in fourteenth over. Lahiru Thirimanne who came next was dismissed by Nabi for 25 runs.Thereafter, the wickets fell one after another. Given this unexpected situation in the game middle order batters could not keep up with the game. Afghanistan players did all they can to get the best turn the match in their favour. Sri Lanka innings was limited to 201/10.
As the rain interrupted the match for a considerable amount of time, Afghanistan was given a target score of 187 in 41 overs based on Duckworth-Lewis Method(D/L). Sri Lanka team returned to play with diminished hopes but Sri Lanka bowlers managed to turn things around and secure a 34 run win against Afghanistan.
To the great relief of Sri Lankan cricket fans Nuwan Pradeep took 4 wickets for 31runs becoming the man of the match. Lasith Malinga performed well by taking 3 wickets for 39 runs. Although, it was not an easy win, today ‘s victory means a lot to Sri Lanka in the World Cup series as it helped Sri Lanka climb up to the 6th position in World Cup Standings table.
Congratulations !!!!!!!!! keep it up.
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