SL vs AFG Live Score, 1st T20I, 17 February, 2024, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Ball-by-Ball Updates
Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka | February 17, 2024, 07:00 PM | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
160/10 (19 ov)
156/9 (20 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 4 runs.
Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 55 | 8 | 0 | 121.82 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 | |
| 4 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 6.00 |
Match Information
SERIES
DATE & TIME
Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 07:00 PM
TOSS
Afghanistan elected to bowl
VENUE
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium , Dambulla
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UMPIRES
Prageeth Rambukwella (Sri Lanka), Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka), Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka, TV)
MATCH REFEREE
Chris Broad (England)
Weather Report
TEMPERATURE
20.85°c
HUMIDITY
96%
WIND
3.80 mi/hr
Pitch Condition
Batting Condition
High Scoring
PACE
Average
SPIN
Average
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Commentary
Karim Janat lbw b M Pathirana 20 (16b)
Matheesha Pathirana to Karim Janat, no run, lbw b M Pathirana, Out LBW !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Karim Janat goes forward, swings the bat but mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, prompting an LBW appeal from Matheesha Pathirana, and Umpire gives it out ! Karim Janat has to depart.
Matheesha Pathirana to Qais Ahmad, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Qais Ahmad goes forward, plays cut, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Matheesha Pathirana to Qais Ahmad, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Qais Ahmad's head, It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, Umpire Calls it wide.
Matheesha Pathirana to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Qais Ahmad, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Qais Ahmad no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Matheesha Pathirana to Qais Ahmad, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Qais Ahmad with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Matheesha Pathirana to Qais Ahmad, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Qais Ahmad goes forward and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Matheesha Pathirana to Qais Ahmad, 3 runs, Qais Ahmad goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 3 runs. Overthrow and garnered a single run
Matheesha Pathirana to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Qais Ahmad c (sub K Mendis) b M Theekshana 7 (4b)
Maheesh Theekshana to Qais Ahmad, no run, c (sub K Mendis) b M Theekshana, Caught out!! fast ball fulltoss on the stumps, Qais Ahmad goes forward to take the gamble with pull towards point, edged!! and expertly caught by Kamindu Mendis. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Maheesh Theekshana to Noor Ahmad, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Noor Ahmad goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Maheesh Theekshana to Noor Ahmad, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Noor Ahmad goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!
Maheesh Theekshana to Noor Ahmad, 1 run, Noor Ahmad goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Noor Ahmad, 2 runs, Noor Ahmad goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Noor Ahmad, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Noor Ahmad goes forward and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Noor Ahmad b M Pathirana 9 (6b)
Matheesha Pathirana to Noor Ahmad, no run, b M Pathirana, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Noor Ahmad tries to be aggressive, goes forward and swings the bat, but the ball gets past the bat and crashes into the stumps, dismissing the batter. Bowled out!
Matheesha Pathirana to Naveen ul Haq, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Naveen Ul Haq goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Naveen ul Haq b M Pathirana 1 (2b)
Matheesha Pathirana to Naveen ul Haq, no run, b M Pathirana, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, A bold move from Naveen Ul Haq as batter goes forward and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
Binura Fernando to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and slash inside out shot towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Binura Fernando to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Binura Fernando to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward, tucks cut toward the fielder at deep point, who halts the ball.
Binura Fernando to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Binura Fernando to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs. Dropped catch
Binura Fernando to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.