AFG vs SL highlights, World Cup 2023 updates: Afghans win, move to 5th spot

A 111-run partnership between Shahidi (58 not out) and Azmatullah (73 not out) for the unbroken fourth wicket stand formed the cornerstone of the big win, their third in this tournament.

10:30 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka highlights

Half-centuries from Rahmant Shah, skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai and a four-wicket haul by Fazalhaq Farooqi helped Afghanistan secure a memorable seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Pune on Monday.

 

With this win, Afghanistan climbed to the fifth position in the points table with three wins, three losses and six points.

 

This was the third upset win that the Afghans recorded over a former World Champion, after beating Pakistan and defending champions England.

 

With two wins and four losses, Sri Lanka currently sit in the sixth spot on the points table with four points.

 

Chasing 242, Afghanistan was off to a poor start as opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz was cleaned up for a four-ball duck by Dilshan Madhushanka. Afghanistan was 0/1 in 0.4 overs.

 

Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah started rebuilding the innings following the early hiccup. At the end of 10 overs, Afghanistan brought up their 50.

 

The partnership between both batters was cut short by Madhushanka, who dismissed Zadran for 39 off 57 balls, with four boundaries and a six after he was caught by Chamika Karunaratne at short third man. Afghanistan was 73/2 in 16.5 overs.

 

Rahmat and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi helped Afghanistan reach the 100-run mark in 21.5 overs.

 

Rahmat reached his 25th ODI fifty in 61 balls, with five fours.

 

The 58-run partnership for the second wicket ended with Rahmat being caught by Karunaratne on a delivery by Kasun Rajitha for 62 off 74 balls, with seven fours. Afghanistan was at 131/3 in 28 overs.

 

 

 

 

10:11 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL highlights | Afghanistan defeated yet another former world champion

Feisty fifties by Rahmat Shah, skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullh Omarzai helped Afghanistan defeat tentative Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their World Cup match on Monday.

Rahmat (62), Shahidi (58 not out), who completed 2000 ODI runs, and Omarzai (73 not out) led the chase with aplomb as Afghanistan overhauled the target of 242 in just 45.2 overs.

Earlier, Sri Lanka produced a dull batting effort to get bundled out for 241.

They were rocked by pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi who grabbed four wickets conceding just 34 runs in his quota of 10 overs.

Brief scores: Sri Lanka: 241 all out in 49.3 overs (Pathum Nissanka 46; Fazalhaq Farooqi 4/34)

Afghanistan: 242 for 3 in 45.2 overs (Rahmat Shah 62, Hashmatullah Shahidi 58 not out, Azmat Omarzai 73 not out) by 7 wickets.

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10:04 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 points table | Afghanistan move to fifth spot

Afghanistan have moved to fifth spot on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 points table after beating Sri Lanka by seven wickets.

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Afghanistan position on ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 points table

 

9:59 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 242-3 after 45.2 Overs

Afghanistan 240-3 after 45 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (58); Azmatullah Omarzai (73)

 

Chameera continues and concedes a single each to the batters. Afghanistan win yet another game in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. They have now defeated three former world champions. They have moved to fifth position on the points table after they defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets.

 

 

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9:55 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 240-3 after 45 Overs

Over Summary:  0 1 1 4 1 1 ; Afghanistan 240-3 after 45 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (57); Azmatullah Omarzai (72)

 

Rajitha continues and concedes eight runs, including a boundary to Azmatullah.

 

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9:49 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 232-3 after 44 Overs

Over Summary:  4 0 4 1 0 0  ; Afghanistan 232-3 after 44 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (55); Azmatullah Omarzai (66)

 

Dushmantha Chameera [8.0-0-40-0] is back into the attack and concedes nine runs, including two boundaries.

 

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9:46 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 223-3 after 43 Overs

Over Summary:  1 1 0 2 4 1  ; Afghanistan 223-3 after 43 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (55); Azmatullah Omarzai (57)

 

Kasun Rajitha [8.0-0-31-1] is back into the attack and concedes nine runs, including a boundary to Azmatullah.

 

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9:44 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 214-3 after 42 Overs

Over Summary:  1 0 0 0 Wd 1 4  ; Afghanistan 214-3 after 42 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (54); Azmatullah Omarzai (49)

 

Madushanka continues and concedes seven runs, including a boundary to Shahidi.

 

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9:37 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 207-3 after 41 Overs

Over Summary:  0 Wd2 0 0 0 4 0  ; Afghanistan 207-3 after 41 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (49); Azmatullah Omarzai (48)

 

Theekshana continues and concedes six runs.

 

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9:29 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 201-3 after 40 Overs

Over Summary:  1 4 1 0 1 Wd 0  ; Afghanistan 201-3 after 40 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (49); Azmatullah Omarzai (44)

 

Madushanka continues and concedes eight runs, including a boundary to Azmat.

 

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9:26 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 193-3 after 39 Overs

Over Summary:  2 1 1 0 1 0  ; Afghanistan 193-3 after 39 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (47); Azmatullah Omarzai (39)

 

Theekshana continues and concedes five runs.

 

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9:21 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 188-3 after 38 Overs

Over Summary:  0 2 0 2 0 6  ; Afghanistan 188-3 after 38 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (43); Azmatullah Omarzai (38)

 

Dilshan Madushanka [6.0-0-23-2] is back into the attack and concedes 10 runs.

 

Azmat hits one six and two doubles in the over.

 

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9:19 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 178-3 after 37 Overs

Over Summary:  1 1 0 1 0 1  ; Afghanistan 178-3 after 37 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (43); Azmatullah Omarzai (28)

 

Theekshana continues and concedes four singles.

 

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9:18 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 174-3 after 36 Overs

Over Summary:  6 0 0 0 1 1  ; Afghanistan 174-3 after 36 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (41); Azmatullah Omarzai (26)

 

Chameera continues and Azmat guides the first ball over keeper for a SIX.

 

Chameera comes back with only two runs in the remaining five deliveries.

 

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9:06 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 166-3 after 35 Overs

Over Summary:  1 1 6 1 0 0  ; Afghanistan 166-3 after 35 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (40); Azmatullah Omarzai (19)

 

Maheesh Theekshana [6.0-0-31-0] is back into the attack and concedes nine runs, including a six to Azmat.

 

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9:02 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 157-3 after 34 Overs

Over Summary:  1 0 0 1 1 1  ; Afghanistan 157-3 after 34 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (39); Azmatullah Omarzai (11)

 

Dushmantha Chameera [6.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack and concedes four runs.

 

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9:00 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 153-3 after 33 Overs

Over Summary:  1 0 0 1 1 1  ; Afghanistan 153-3 after 33 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (37); Azmatullah Omarzai (9)

 

Dhananjaya continues and concedes four singles.

 

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8:57 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 149-3 after 32 Overs

Over Summary:  1 1 0 0 2 Wd 1  ; Afghanistan 149-3 after 32 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (35); Azmatullah Omarzai (7)

 

Rajitha continues and concedes six runs.

 

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8:56 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 143-3 after 31 Overs

Over Summary:  1 0 1 1 1 0  ; Afghanistan 143-3 after 31 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (34); Azmatullah Omarzai (3)

 

Dhananjaya de Silva continues and concedes four singles.

 

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8:41 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 139-3 after 30 Overs

Over Summary:  0 0 1 0 0 0  ; Afghanistan 139-3 after 30 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (32); Azmatullah Omarzai (1)

 

Rajitha continues and concedes only a single.

 

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8:39 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 138-3 after 29 Overs

Over Summary:  1 1 4 0 0 1 ; Afghanistan 138-3 after 29 Overs; Hashmatullah Shahidi (31); Azmatullah Omarzai (1)

 

Azmatullah Omarzai, right handed bat, comes to the crease and concedes seven runs, including a boundary to Shahidi.

 

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8:11 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 112-2 after 24 Overs

Despite getting the wicket of Ibrahim Zadran, Afghanistan are continuing to score runs with ease. Hasmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah have been changing the strikes at regular intervals. 

AFG 112/2 (24)  CRR: 4.67  REQ: 5

Afghanistan need 130 runs

Partnership: 39(43)

Last Wkt: Ibrahim Zadran c Karunaratne b Madushanka 39(57) - 73/2 in 16.5 ov.

Last 5 overs: 29 runs, 0 wkts

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7:30 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 64-1 after 14 Overs

Afghanistan batters Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran have extended their stand to over 60 runs. They are not looking in any trouble at the moment. 

 

Sri Lanka bowlers are not looking threatning as well. 

 

Partnership: 64(80)

Last Wkt: Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Madushanka 0(4) - 0/1 in 0.4 ov.

Last 5 overs: 20 runs, 0 wkts

 

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7:03 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | AFG 44-1 after 9 Overs

Afghanistan recovered from initial hiccup. Gurbaz departed in the first over itself as Madushanka gets the wicket of Afghanistan opener. 

 

Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran then curtailed their natural instincts and played the balls on merit, stitching a crucial 44 runs stand.

 

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5:53 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | SL 241-10 after 49.3 Overs

Sri Lanka 241-10 after 49.3 Overs ; Kasun Rajitha (4); Dilshan Madushanka (0)

 

Naveen continues and concedes two runs before Gurbaz's direct hit gets rid of Rajitha. Afghanistan ALL OUT.

 

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5:50 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | SL 239-9 after 49 Overs

Sri Lanka 239-9 after 49 Overs ; Kasun Rajitha (4); Dilshan Madushanka (0)

 

Fazalhaq Farooqi continues and concedes one runs. He gets the wicket of Mathews, who tries to hit big runs.

 

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5:44 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | SL 238-8 after 48 Overs

Sri Lanka 238-8 after 48 Overs ; Kasun Rajitha (3); Angelo Mathews (23)

 

Naveen-ul-Haq continues and concedes eight runs, including a boundary to Mathews, who powers the last ball of the over down the ground for FOUR.

 

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5:40 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | SL 230-7 after 47 Overs

Sri Lanka 230-8 after 47 Overs ; Maheesh Theekshana (29); Angelo Mathews (18)

 

Fazalhaq Farooqi [8.0-1-25-2] is back into the attack and gets the wicket to Theekshana, who smashes Fazal for  a SIX before getting out.

 

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5:38 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | SL 222-7 after 46 Overs

Sri Lanka 222-7 after 46 Overs ; Maheesh Theekshana (22); Angelo Mathews (17)

 

Naveen-ul-Haq continues and concedes 10 runs, including a SIX to Mathews

 

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5:36 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE | SL 212-7 after 45 Overs

Sri Lanka 212-7 after 45 Overs ; Maheesh Theekshana (20); Angelo Mathews (9)

 

Rashid Khan [9.0-0-46-1] is back into the attack and concedes four runs.

 

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