Ibrahim Zadran slammed 98 while Rahmat Shah also scored a half-century to guide Afghanistan to a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI encounter. Earlier, Charith Asalanka’s 91-run knock took Sri Lanka to a respectable score of 268/10 in 50 overs against Afghanistan in the first ODI. Dhananjaya de Silva had also scored a half-century, putting up a crucial partnership with Asalanka. Afghanistan captain Rahmanullah Gurbaz won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Bowling first, Fazalhaq Farooqi started well for Afghanistan as he picked up two crucial wickets inside the powerplay. Charith Asalanka (91) and Dhananjaya de Silva (51) hit useful fifties as the hosts could only manage a below-par total of 268 in 50 overs.
Chasing 269, Ibrahim Zadran played a brilliant knock of 98 runs from as many balls with the help of 11 fours and 2 sixes. He helped the team successfully chase down this target with nearly three overs to spare. Kasun Rajitha picked up two wickets for Sri Lanka
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