The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan ended in a no decision due to heavy rain at the Pallekele International cricket Stadium yesterday.
Sri Lanka chasing 229 runs were 10 for no loss in 2.4 overs when the rain interrupted the game and ground staff covered the full ground. However, rain continued to pour and the two on field umpires Nitin Menon from India, Raveendra Wimalasiri and match referee Ranjan Madugalle called off the game officially at 9 pm.
With the second ODI ending without a decision, Afghanistan lead 1-0 after winning the first match and Sri Lanka has to battle it out in the third and final ODI to equal the series.
Sri Lanka bowlers did much better in the second ODI to bowl out Afghanistan for 228 in 48.2 overs.
It was once again a much good start from Afghanistan with opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz leading the way to score 68 in 73 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes while deputy skipper Rahmat Shah played a fine supporting role by scoring 58 in 78 balls with 7 fours and they were associated in a productive second wicket partnership of 113 runs to build up the innings.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was in an attacking mood during his superb innings was finally caught by Maheesh Theekshana at long-off off the bowling of spinner Dhananjaya de Silva in 28th over.
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