OUT! Caught. Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Samarawickrama. All out! That will be the end of Afghanistan's innings, as they are bundled out after posting a decent total of 266. Rahmat Shah top-scored with 65 for his side. For Sri Lanka, Pramod Madushan picked up three crucial wickets. Join us for the run chase in another 30 minutes.
48.1
SIX! Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
47.6
Asitha Fernando to Fazalhaq Farooqi. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, mis-fielded by Fernando, fielded by Samarawickrama.
47.5
Asitha Fernando to Fazalhaq Farooqi. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, hit body to third man for no runs, fielded by Liyanagamage.
47.4
Asitha Fernando to Fazalhaq Farooqi. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs.
47.3
OUT! Bowled. Asitha Fernando to Fareed Malik. Yorker, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge. Nine down for Afghanistan.
47.2
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Fareed Malik. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
47.1
Asitha Fernando to Fareed Malik. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
46.6
Pramod Madushan to Fareed Malik. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
46.5
Pramod Madushan to Fareed Malik. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs.
46.4
OUT! Caught. Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nabi. Full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Samarawickrama. Holes out in the deep.
46.3
Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.
46.2
FOUR! Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
46.1
OUT! Caught. Pramod Madushan to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Asalanka. Sharafuddin Ashraf looks to go big but perishes.
45.6
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.
45.5
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Leg spinner length ball, off stump backing away cutting, to extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Asalanka.
45.4
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
45.3
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.
45.3
APPEAL! Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi. Leg spinner yorker, down leg side backing away sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Mendis, fielded by Fernando, appeal made for Run Out. The third umpire is called for run out appeal and the replays show that the batter is well inside.
45.2
SIX! Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi. Leg spinner length ball, to leg backing away driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
45.1
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Googly half volley, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madushanka.
44.6
Asitha Fernando to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
44.5
Asitha Fernando to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Beamer, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Madushanka.
44.4
Asitha Fernando to Mohammad Nabi. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, shy attempt by Madushanka.
44.3
Asitha Fernando to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, direct hit by Asalanka, fielded by Mendis.
44.2
OUT! Bowled. Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai. Yorker, off stump moves in front Scoop, hit pad. Full and straight brings results.
44.1
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Asalanka. Good running between the wickets.
43.6
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
43.5
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump backing away cutting, to cover for no runs, fielded by Asalanka.
43.4
Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madushanka.
FOUR! Mohammad Nabi to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. That brings us to the end of this entertaining run chase from Sri Lanka as they complete a clean sweep of the ODIs. Pathum Nissanka played exceptionally and top-scored with 118, and Avishka Fernando made a brilliant performance with a score of 91. Qais Ahmad picked up two wickets for Afghanistan, and Mohammad Nabi picked one. Pathum Nissanka is the Player of the Match for his spectacular performance.
35.1
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Kamawal.
End of Over 35
Over 35. 4 runs. Bowler: Qais Ahmad. Sri Lanka: 262/3 (rr 7.49)
34.6
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ashraf.
34.5
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ashraf.
34.4
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
34.3
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Omarzai.
34.2
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
34.1
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of Over 34
Over 34. 4 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Nabi. Sri Lanka: 258/3 (rr 7.59)
33.6
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
33.5
Mohammad Nabi to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zurmatai.
33.4
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ashraf.
33.3
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
33.2
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
33.1
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to third man for 2 runs, run save by Kamawal.
End of Over 33
Over 33. 3 runs. Bowler: Qais Ahmad. Sri Lanka: 254/3 (rr 7.70)
32.6
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Omarzai.
32.5
APPEAL! Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz, appeal made for L.B.W. A good shout for lbw but nothing from the umpire.
32.4
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
32.3
પથુમ નિસન્કા c Mohammad Nabi b Qais Ahmad 118 (101)
OUT! Caught. Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Nabi. A fantastic role with the bat comes to an end.
32.2
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
32.1
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of Over 32
Over 32. 4 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Nabi. Sri Lanka: 251/2 (rr 7.84)
31.6
Kusal Mendis b Mohammad Nabi 40 (29)
OUT! Bowled. Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, bottom edge. End of an entertaining knock from the Sri Lankan skipper.
31.5
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
31.4
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs.
31.3
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot reverse sweeping, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Farooqi.
31.2
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Farooqi.
31.1
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs.
End of Over 31
Over 31. 15 runs. Bowler: Fareed Malik. Sri Lanka: 247/1 (rr 7.97)
30.6
FOUR! Fareed Malik to Pathum Nissanka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
30.5
FOUR! Fareed Malik to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
30.4
FOUR! Fareed Malik to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Tough chance but it should have been taken.
30.3
Fareed Malik to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
OUT! Caught. Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Samarawickrama. All out! That will be the end of Afghanistan's innings, as they are bundled out after posting a decent total of 266. Rahmat Shah top-scored with 65 for his side. For Sri Lanka, Pramod Madushan picked up three crucial wickets. Join us for the run chase in another 30 minutes.
SIX! Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Fazalhaq Farooqi. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, mis-fielded by Fernando, fielded by Samarawickrama.
Asitha Fernando to Fazalhaq Farooqi. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, hit body to third man for no runs, fielded by Liyanagamage.
Asitha Fernando to Fazalhaq Farooqi. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs.
OUT! Bowled. Asitha Fernando to Fareed Malik. Yorker, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge. Nine down for Afghanistan.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Fareed Malik. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Fareed Malik. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Pramod Madushan to Fareed Malik. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Pramod Madushan to Fareed Malik. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nabi. Full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Samarawickrama. Holes out in the deep.
Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.
FOUR! Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Pramod Madushan to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Asalanka. Sharafuddin Ashraf looks to go big but perishes.
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Leg spinner length ball, off stump backing away cutting, to extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Asalanka.
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.
APPEAL! Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi. Leg spinner yorker, down leg side backing away sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Mendis, fielded by Fernando, appeal made for Run Out. The third umpire is called for run out appeal and the replays show that the batter is well inside.
SIX! Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi. Leg spinner length ball, to leg backing away driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Googly half volley, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madushanka.
Asitha Fernando to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Asitha Fernando to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Beamer, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Madushanka.
Asitha Fernando to Mohammad Nabi. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, shy attempt by Madushanka.
Asitha Fernando to Sharafuddin Ashraf. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, direct hit by Asalanka, fielded by Mendis.
OUT! Bowled. Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai. Yorker, off stump moves in front Scoop, hit pad. Full and straight brings results.
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Asalanka. Good running between the wickets.
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump backing away cutting, to cover for no runs, fielded by Asalanka.
Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madushanka.
FOUR! Mohammad Nabi to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. That brings us to the end of this entertaining run chase from Sri Lanka as they complete a clean sweep of the ODIs. Pathum Nissanka played exceptionally and top-scored with 118, and Avishka Fernando made a brilliant performance with a score of 91. Qais Ahmad picked up two wickets for Afghanistan, and Mohammad Nabi picked one. Pathum Nissanka is the Player of the Match for his spectacular performance.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Kamawal.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ashraf.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ashraf.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Omarzai.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
Mohammad Nabi to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zurmatai.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ashraf.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to third man for 2 runs, run save by Kamawal.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Omarzai.
APPEAL! Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz, appeal made for L.B.W. A good shout for lbw but nothing from the umpire.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Nabi. A fantastic role with the bat comes to an end.
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
OUT! Bowled. Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, bottom edge. End of an entertaining knock from the Sri Lankan skipper.
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs.
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot reverse sweeping, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Farooqi.
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Farooqi.
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs.
FOUR! Fareed Malik to Pathum Nissanka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
FOUR! Fareed Malik to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
FOUR! Fareed Malik to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Tough chance but it should have been taken.
Fareed Malik to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.