Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: With the defeat, Afghanistan crashed out of the tournament, allowing Bangladesh to join Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage from Group B.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights Kusal Mendis slammed an unbeaten 74 as Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by six wickets in their pool match in Abu Dhabi. With the defeat, Afghanistan crashed out of the tournament, allowing Bangladesh to join Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage from Group B. Chasing 170, Sri Lanka needed to score just 101 to qualify, which they did in the 13th over. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, following Thursday’s result, joined India and Pakistan in the Super Four stage, which gets underway on Saturday. Earlier, Mohammad Nabi slammed a 22-ball 60 to steer Afghanistan to 169/8 in their must-win match. Struggling at 137/7 after 19 overs, Nabi went berserk in the final over as he slammed Dunith Wellalage for five sixes.
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Asia Cup 2025 : Afghanistan are eliminated!
Bangladesh enter Super Four as Sri Lanka have beaten Afghanistan by six wickets. A match-winning knock of 74* (53) from Kusal Mendis ensures Sri Lanka chase down 170 with nine balls to spare. Bangladesh fans, who were sitting with the Sri Lanka supporters in the crowd, are going wild at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Their bitter rivals have just done them a massive favour. Is this the end of the ‘Naagin’ derby? Only would time would tell. For now, both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh can enjoy as they are both going to the Super Four stage.
Asia Cup 2025 : Afghanistan stare at elimination!
Another expensive over and Afghanistan now stare at elimination. Just 10 needed of the two overs. This run chase will not only be celebrated in Colombo, but also on Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet. Bangladesh can take a sigh relief, almost
Asia Cup 2025 : Not looking good for Afghanistan!
The two Mendis’ are standing in the way of Afghanistan and Super 4 qualification. Just 28 needed off the last 21 balls. Bangladesh players and fans must be waiting with baited breath. Sri Lanka are about to do them a massive favour
Asia Cup 2025 : Rashid looks in pain!
Rashid looks in visible pain as he lands awkwardly after attempting a direct hit at the non-striker’s end. Goes down immediately, holding his back. His teammates look worried as he has a history of back injuries. Has been operated a few times as well. However, Rashid is back up on his feet, and looks like he will continue bowling as well.
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Noor strikes and Afghanistan are hanging on by a thread! catch it is the cry, and Rashid dives forward to catch. A good partnership was brewing between Asalanka and Mendis. The Sri Lanka skipper has to go back
Charith Asalanka c Rashid Khan b Noor Ahmad 17 (12)
Asia Cup 2025 : Sri Lanka book Super Four ticket!
And, Sri Lanka have qualified for the Super Four. Now to decide who joins them from this group! Afghanistan must win this to qualify, or else Bangladesh will replace them in the next round. Congratulations to the Island nation!
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Mujeeb strikes! Perera feathers it through to Gurbaz, who pouches a smart chance. Excellent bowling from Mujeeb. Sri Lanka only need a handful to qualify, not really a blow for them. However, Afghanistan can surely pull it off and knock Bangladesh out
Kusal Perera c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mujeeb Ur Rahman 28 (20)
SL: 92/2 (11.2)