Pune: Afghanistan cruised to a 7-wicket win against Sri Lanka in ODI 30 of the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Chasing 242, Afghanistan cruised to 242/3 in 45.2 overs, courtesy of some fine batting.
In successive matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan showcased remarkable proficiency in their chasing skills. In both contests, they lost just five wickets while accumulating a combined total of 528 runs. This impressive consistency in their approach to chasing down targets is a testament to their growing prowess in limited-overs cricket. Rashid Khan’s milestone 100th ODI was celebrated with enthusiasm as he joined his teammates in acknowledging the support of the crowd.
Naming them as pathbreakers, ICC confirmed that Afghanistan are in the semi-final mix.
Afghanistan wins the toss and opt to bowl first. Fazalhaq comes in for Noor Ahmad.
As expected, Dushmantha Chameera replaces Lahiru Kumara. Dimuth Karunaratne also comes into the playing XI.
Looking ahead, there is an exciting clash scheduled on Tuesday at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, where Pakistan will take on Bangladesh. The match is set to begin at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT).
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