World T20: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets

An unbeaten 56-ball 83 from Tillakaratne Dilshan ensured Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets, while chasing a target of 154 in a World Twenty 20 encounter at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

Skipper Angelo Mathews remained unconquered on 21 at the other end of the wicket. For Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan picked up a wicket each.