6 September 2023, 07:04 AM
Thanks all for joining in our coverage of Asia Cup 2023 match no. 6 between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Tune in to our coverage of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh today.
5 September 2023, 23:45 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Kusal Mendis After Winning Player of the Match
"We batted well in the first ten overs and then in the middle overs. I did my best today for my today. We were under pressure. The bowlers did a great job. With four fielders outside the circle, it's very hard to bowl. We did well in all three departments and that's why we won. Wellalage bowled really well, he got two wickets in an over. Matheesha also bowled well, he's improving."
5 September 2023, 23:30 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka
"It's a tough one, very hard to defend such a total. DDS and my wicket - that was the important part of the game. Mendis and Asalanka built the innings really well. We didn't chip today. Credit to Theekshana and Wellalage - they played brilliantly to finish on 291. Kasun opened the door for us. Nabi played an outstanding innings which almost took away the game from us. We found a way to win."
5 September 2023, 23:15 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi
"Very disappointed about it (the loss and elimination). We fought well, we gave our 100%. Proud of the team for they way we played, the way we batted. I think in the last couple of years we played good cricket in the ODI format also. We are still learning a lot. We had a lot of positives in this tournament. We are very near to the World Cup, what we did wrong here we will learn and be better for World Cup. Our crowd is always supporting us. We are thankful to them. We tried tour best to give something back to them today, we feel sorry for them."
5 September 2023, 23:02 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: SL Into The Super 4s
Sri Lanka narrowly escapes, while Afghanistan's valiant effort ends in heartbreak. Afghanistan faced an uphill battle to advance, coming agonizingly close. Their unwavering determination was evident even after 37.1 overs when they needed just one six from the next three deliveries. However, Fazalhaq Farooqi's decision to block all three balls dashed their hopes. Rashid, who had earlier denied a couple of singles in the 36th over, could only watch the excruciating turn of events from the non-striker's end. Credit is due to Afghanistan for their remarkable performance in this match.
5 September 2023, 22:29 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: SL Win To Qualify For Super 4s
Dhananjaya claims a crucial wicket as Fazalhaq Farooqi is given out lbw. The offbreak deceives Fazalhaq Farooqi as he attempts to defend on the wrong line, missing the ball and getting struck on the back leg. It appears to be a straightforward decision, with ball-tracking confirming it would hit the middle of middle stump. Sri Lanka secures victory by 2 runs, advancing to the Super Fours, while Afghanistan is eliminated. Fazalhaq Farooqi departs without scoring, facing 3 balls.
LIVE Score
SL 291/8 (50)
AFG 289 (37.4)
Sri Lanka won by 2 runs
5 September 2023, 22:23 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG Near Qualification
Rajitha strikes as Najibullah departs. Rajitha bowls a cunning slower ball at 116kph, and Najibullah attempts a forceful slog over the leg-side boundary. Although he connects well, Nissanka makes an excellent running catch from deep backward square leg, securing it confidently under pressure.
LIVE Score AFG 289/8 (37) CRR: 7.81 REQ: 0.23
Afghanistan need 3 runs in 78 balls
5 September 2023, 22:16 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG 8 Down
Rajitha strikes as Najibullah departs. Rajitha bowls a cunning slower ball at 116kph, and Najibullah attempts a forceful slog over the leg-side boundary. Although he connects well, Nissanka makes an excellent running catch from deep backward square leg, securing it confidently under pressure.
LIVE Score AFG 276/8 (35.4) CRR: 7.74 REQ: 1.12
Afghanistan need 16 runs in 86 balls
5 September 2023, 22:05 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG Still In The Chase
Theekshana conceded 9 runs. Najibullah cut a 105kph delivery for a single through cover. A 100kph short ball outside off was chopped to extra cover by Najibullah. Rashid Khan drove a full delivery to long-on for a single at 105kph. A slightly short delivery was cut by Najibullah to deep point for one run, and Rashid Khan missed a flick on a leg-side wide, granting two extra runs. A tough chance for a catch was missed by Theekshana off Najibullah's powerful drive, and Najibullah struck a remarkable six, moving leg-side and thumping it over long-off.
LIVE Score AFG 259/7 (34) CRR: 7.62 REQ: 2.06
Afghanistan need 33 runs
5 September 2023, 21:54 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Rashid Khan In The Middle
Shahidi's downfall continues as Wellalage claims his second wicket in the over. Wellalage delivers a relatively short ball that seemed ripe for dispatch, but Shahidi's pull shot takes an inside edge, looping towards short fine leg. Rajitha makes no mistake, and Shahidi departs after a well-made 59 runs, featuring 3 fours and 1 six.
LIVE Score AFG 237/7 (31.5) CRR: 7.45 REQ: 3.03
Afghanistan need 55 runs
5 September 2023, 21:50 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG 6 Down
Wellalage claims the crucial wicket of Karim Janat. The delivery is full, slightly outside off, tempting Karim Janat to go for a powerful shot across the line. Unfortunately, he overcommits and loses his form in the process, resulting in a catch by Karunaratne.
LIVE Score AFG 234/6 (31.1) CRR: 7.51 REQ: 3.08
Afghanistan need 58 runs
5 September 2023, 21:48 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG Near Super 4 Qualification
In the 30th over, Pathirana faced challenges with his bowling. Shahidi struggled to spot a slower ball bumper and managed no run. He also faced a 143kph blockhole delivery, squirting it off the inner edge to short fine leg. Shahidi later scored 2 runs with a flick wide of mid-on, while Karim Janat hit a powerful SIX over extra cover, showcasing strong batting skills.
LIVE Score AFG 234/5 (31) CRR: 7.55 REQ: 3.05
5 September 2023, 21:37 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG On Top
Rajitha bowled a mix of deliveries. Karim Janat managed a boundary with a lofted shot over mid-off. Shahidi scored a run and a leg bye as they tried to advance but faced challenges from Rajitha's deliveries.
LIVE Score AFG 221/5 (29) CRR: 7.62 REQ: 3.38
Afghanistan need 71 runs
5 September 2023, 21:27 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Nabi Departs
Theekshana dismisses the key player. A fantastic running catch at long-on ends Nabi's superb innings of 65 off 32 balls, instilling belief in Afghanistan. Nabi aimed for a maximum over wide long-on, but DDS, running to his right, held onto a challenging catch, clutching it around his right shoulder.
LIVE Score AFG 203/5 (27) CRR: 7.52 REQ: 3.87
Afghanistan need 89 runs
5 September 2023, 21:15 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Fifty For Nabi
Mohammad Nabi, at 38 years young, scores Afghanistan's fastest ODI fifty in just 24 balls. His experience shines as he anticipates Pathirana's tactics and delivers when needed, a true warrior for Afghanistan.
LIVE Score AFG 186/4 (25) CRR: 7.44 REQ: 4.24
Afghanistan need 106 runs
5 September 2023, 21:05 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Mohammad Nabi Stands Tall
In the 22nd over, Nabi managed boundaries via an edge and a steer, adding unpredictability to his shots. In the 21st, he confidently lofted a ball for a crucial four.
LIVE Score AFG 161/4 (23) CRR: 7 REQ: 4.85
Afghanistan need 131 runs
5 September 2023, 20:46 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG 4 Down
Rajitha strikes! Rahmat's dismissal appears soft in this match. The delivery had a slower pace and was back of a length. Rahmat attempted a lofted shot too early, finding mid-on perfectly, leaving him visibly surprised and disappointed. Despite Rahmat's promising form, he departs. Rahmat c Pathirana b Rajitha 45(40) [4s-5 6s-1].
LIVE Score AFG 128/4 (19.5) CRR: 6.45 REQ: 5.44
Afghanistan need 164 runs
5 September 2023, 20:39 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: SL Search For Wickets
Theekshana bowled a mix of deliveries. Shahidi got a single and a boundary with a late cut. In the same over, Rahmat took a single and Shahidi drove for two more runs. The over ended with a missed yorker. In the previous over by Rajitha, Shahidi scored three runs, and Rahmat got a four with an edge over backward point. The over ended with a single off Rahmat's thigh pad.
LIVE Score AFG 121/3 (18.3) CRR: 6.54 REQ: 5.43
Afghanistan need 171 runs
5 September 2023, 20:28 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG Back On Top
Theekshana and Pathirana delivered a mix of balls. Shahidi managed two runs with a pull shot, Rahmat punched one to long-off, and Shahidi guided to backward point. Shahidi got lucky with a top-edged sweep for four. Later, Rahmat played and missed a slower one, and Shahidi mistimed a slog to mid-wicket but got a run. The over ended with a dipping slower ball yorker that narrowly missed the off-stump.
LIVE Score AFG 101/3 (16) CRR: 6.31 REQ: 5.62
Afghanistan need 191 runs
5 September 2023, 20:17 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka On Top
Rajitha made a significant impact by dismissing both Afghanistan's opening batsmen. Naib, displaying a determined approach, was on course for a promising innings until Pathirana ended his stay at the crease. Meanwhile, Rahmat Shah has been in exceptional form, delighting spectators with his elegant strokes and impeccable timing.
LIVE Score AFG 92/3 (14) CRR: 6.57 REQ: 5.56
Afghanistan need 200 runs
5 September 2023, 19:50 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG 3 Down
Pathirana dismisses Gulbadin with an lbw. Gulbadin reviewed, but three reds on HawkEye confirmed the decision. Pathirana struck on the first ball, surprising Gulbadin with pace and movement. The batter was late in bringing his bat down, and it was hitting middle. Gulbadin departed for 22 (16).
LIVE Score AFG 50/3 (8.1) CRR: 6.12 REQ: 5.78
5 September 2023, 19:45 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG Need Partnership
Wellalage bowled a mixed bag. Gulbadin managed a single on a slower full delivery, mistimed a lofted shot, and hit a one-bounce four off a flighted ball. He also collected a couple through backward square leg and blocked a straighter delivery. Rahmat Shah greeted Wellalage with a delightful boundary, playing a cover drive off the front foot. Kasun Rajitha, who had taken two wickets earlier, was the bowler. Rajitha bowled a couple of boundaries in his over, including a beautifully timed cover drive by Rahmat Shah.
LIVE Score AFG 50/2 (8) CRR: 6.25 REQ: 5.76
Afghanistan need 242 runs
5 September 2023, 19:35 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka On Top
Rajitha strikes again! At a speed of 137kph, he delivers a fuller-length ball outside off. Ibrahim Zadran attempts a drive without proper footwork and ends up getting an inside edge, sending the ball crashing into his stumps. Afghanistan loses their second opener. Ibrahim Zadran departs for 7 runs from 14 balls, including one boundary.
LIVE Score AFG 28/2 (5.4) CRR: 4.94 REQ: 5.95
Afghanistan need 264 runs
5 September 2023, 19:28 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG Rebuild
Theekshana bowled tightly, with Ibrahim Zadran and Gulbadin managing singles and no boundaries. A wide was conceded, resulting in 8 runs in the over. In the following over, Rajitha conceded two consecutive boundaries to Gulbadin - a four followed by a six - and then bowled two dot balls.
LIVE Score AFG 22/1 (4) CRR: 5.5 REQ: 5.87
Afghanistan need 270 runs
5 September 2023, 19:17 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG 1 Down
Gurbaz's Departs! Rajitha delivers a full, swinging delivery outside off at 138kph. Gurbaz attempts a reckless, footless swing, losing his balance and edging the ball. Kusal Mendis makes a comfortable catch behind the stumps, giving Rajitha an early breakthrough. Gurbaz departs for 4 runs off 8 balls, including a boundary.
LIVE Score AFG 10/1 (2.2) CRR: 4.29 REQ: 5.92
Afghanistan need 282 runs
5 September 2023, 19:06 PM
LIVE Score AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2023: AFG Look To Good Start
Rajitha bowled a variety of deliveries to Gurbaz. Gurbaz managed to score a boundary on the fifth ball, displaying a strong shot. However, there was a fielding opportunity on the fourth ball, but the fielder couldn't hold on to it. Overall, a mix of deliveries and an eventful start to the match.
LIVE Score AFG 4/0 (1) CRR: 4 REQ: 5.88
Afghanistan need 288 runs
5 September 2023, 18:33 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Sri Lanka post 291
Sri Lanka have posted 291 runs on the board after a fine start from their openers and from them on Kusal Mendis - Charith Asalanka cruised through the middle over phase. In the end, Rashid Khan caused some trouble like expected, but Theekshana and Wellalage got a partnership of 64 runs in the end for the 8th wicket.
SL: 291/8 (50 Overs)
5 September 2023, 18:22 PM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan score: Farooqi comes in
Dunith Wellalage to carry, he is batting 23 off 33 ball 3 fours so far. Just 12 balls remaining for Sri Lanka now. Fazalhaq Farooqi will bowl the last few overs.
SL: 257-7 (48 Overs)
5 September 2023, 18:14 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Lanka eye 300
Sri Lanka eye 300 runs on the board with Theekshana and Wellalage in the middle. Naib into the attack for Afghanistan, he has taken three wickets so far in his eight overs.
SL: 257-7 (46 Overs)
5 September 2023, 18:05 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG: Lanka eye 300
Sri Lanka eye a total close to 300 runs but Afghanistan are keen on getting them out before 50 overs. 36 balls left for Lanka with 3 wickets.
SL: 248/7 (44 Overs)
5 September 2023, 17:57 PM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan score: SL 7 down
Sri Lanka are seven down at the moment and it is not looking very good for them after losing 4 wickets in such quick succession.
SL: 243/7 (42 Overs)
5 September 2023, 17:50 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Rashid to the rescue
Rashid Khan has changed the scenario, three wickets from that over and one was of Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka who was cleaned up by the leggie.
SL: 232/7 (40 Overs)
5 September 2023, 17:37 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Sri Lanka in control
Sri Lanka are in complete control at the moment with Kusal Mendis along side Dhananjaya de Silva in the middle.
SL: 221/4 (38 Overs)
5 September 2023, 17:29 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Mendis close to ton
Kusal Mendis is batting on 89 off 81 balls with 3 sixes and 6 fours, he just 11 runs away from a brilliant and well deserved hundred.
SL: 209/4 (36 Overs)
5 September 2023, 17:17 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Scorer: Wicket!
Charith Asalanka caught and bowled by Rashid Khan, Afghanistan finally break the partnership but the dangerous Mendis is still in the middle batting on 75 off 74.
SL: 189/4 (34 Overs)
5 September 2023, 17:08 PM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Afghansitan score: Mendis on fire
Kusal Mendis is batting in terrific rhythm in the middle, both batters are cruising their team a good total with singles and doubles.
SL: 174/3 (32 Overs)
5 September 2023, 16:58 PM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Afghansitan score: 20 overs left
Just 20 overs left now and Sri Lanka are in the good spot at the moment with seven wickets in hand. They will surely a total close to 300 now.
SL: 167/3 (30 Overs)
5 September 2023, 16:49 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Mendis hits fifty
Kusal Mendis completes his fifty, he is batting on 53 off 56 balls with 5 boundaries. Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi attack the stumps for Afghanistan.
SL: 153/3 (28 Overs)
5 September 2023, 16:41 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Rashid taken to cleaners
Three consecutive boundaries off Rashid Khan by Kusal Mendis, he is getting in the mood as Afghanistan look clueless in the middle.
SL: 141/3 (26.3 Overs)
5 September 2023, 16:34 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka coming back
Sri Lanka are slowly coming back with a partnership in the middle. Afghanistan need to get some wickets soon to keep the pressure on the oppositon.
SL: 122/3 (24.2 Overs)
5 September 2023, 16:25 PM
LIVE Asia Cup 2023 SL vs AFG: Sri Lanka look to rebuild
Sri Lanka look to rebuild with Asalanka and Kusal Mendis in the middle as Afghanistan come in hard for wickets.
SL: 111/3 (21 Overs)
5 September 2023, 16:19 PM
LIVE Asia Cup 2023 SL vs AFG: Asalanka in
Two new batters are in the middle - Kusal Mendis and Asalanka looking to buildup a solid partnership. Afghanistan coming in hard for wickets.
SL: 96/3 (19 Overs)
5 September 2023, 16:13 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Another one
Sadeera Samawickrama 3 (8) caught behind by Gurbaz bowled by Gulbadin, all three wickets taken by Naib, what a spell so far from him.
SL: 86/3 (17 Overs)
5 September 2023, 16:01 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Gone!
Both openers are back in the hut as Pathum Nissanka 41 (40) gets trapped by Gulbadin. Sri Lanka are 2 down now.
SL: 83/2 (15.3 Overs)
5 September 2023, 15:51 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Sri Lanka 1 down
Sri Lanka are 1 down but Nissanka and Mendis look in fine touch at the moment. Afghanistan need to get wickets as soon as possible to stay in this contest.
SL: 71/1 (13 Over)
5 September 2023, 15:44 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Asia Cup Score: Gone!
Dimuth Karunaratne 32 (35) caught by Mohammad Nabi bowled by Gulbadin Naib. Afghanistan get the first wicket they were looking for desperately.
SL: 65/1 (11.1 Overs)
5 September 2023, 15:34 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Asia Cup Score: Sri Lanka on top
Sri Lanka are in good control of this contest, they have got a fine start from their openers batting in brilliant rhythm.
SL: 56/0 (9 Overs)
5 September 2023, 15:27 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG: Naib comes in
Gilbadin Naib has been brought into the attack from Afghanistan to find that first breakthrough. It is a do or die clash for Afghanistan.
SL: 44/0 (7.2 Overs)
5 September 2023, 15:20 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG: Batters looking good
The conditions for batting look pretty good so far and both Lanka openers are off to a fine start with some boundaries.
SL: 36/0 (5 Over)
5 September 2023, 15:15 PM
LIVE SL vs AFG Score: Sri Lanka off to a fine start
Pathum Nissanka and Karunaratne have got their side to a fine start against Afghanistan. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Fazalhaq Farooqi attack the stumps for Afghanistan.
SL: 15/0 (3 Overs)
