Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Score and Commentary, 3rd ODI, SL vs AFG, 14 February, 2024
COMPLETED / 3rd ODI / Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
267/3 (35.2 ov)
266/10 (48.2 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match
Pathum Nissanka,
Sri Lanka
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Charith Asalanka | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Mohammad Nabi | 9.2 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 4.93 |
| Qais Ahmad | 7 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 6.57 |
Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| West Indies (WI won by an inning and 217 runs) | 1st Match | 25 Jun 2026 |
| West Indies (WI won by 5 wickets) | 3rd Match | 15 Jun 2026 |
| West Indies (SL won by 37 runs) | 2nd Match | 14 Jun 2026 |
| West Indies (WI won by 7 wickets) | 1st Match | 12 Jun 2026 |
| West Indies (Match abandoned due to rain) | 3rd Match | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| India (IND won by 9 wickets) | 3rd Match | 20 Jun 2026 |
| India (IND won by 170 runs) | 2nd Match | 17 Jun 2026 |
| India (IND won by 7 wickets) | 1st Match | 13 Jun 2026 |
| India (IND won by an inning and 300 runs) | Only Test | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Canada (AFG won by 82 runs) | 39th Match, Group D | 19 Feb 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 14 run (2.5 ov): Charith Asalanka: 7 (13), Sadeera Samarawickrama: 7 (4)
- Last Bat: Pathum Nissanka 118(101) - c M Nabi b Q Ahmad Qais Ahmad
- Fall of Wickets: 173 - 1 Avishka Fernando, 251 - 2 Kusal Mendis, 253 - 3 Pathum Nissanka
- Reviews Remaining: Sri Lanka - 2 of 2, Afghanistan - 1 of 2
- Toss: Afghanistan elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 3rd ODI
- Series: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- Time: 02:30 PM
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- City: Kandy
- Umpires: Alex Wharf (England), Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka), Michael Gough (England, TV)
- Referee: Chris Broad (England)
End of over 31 (15 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident ramp shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Kusal Mendis b M Nabi 40 (29) Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, no run, b M Nabi, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis tries to be aggressive, hangs in the crease and swings the bat, but the ball gets past the bat and crashes into the stumps, dismissing the batter. Bowled out!
End of over 32 (4 runs)
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Pathum Nissanka c M Nabi b Q Ahmad 118 (101) Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c M Nabi b Q Ahmad, Caught out!! arm ball full length on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take the gamble with inside out shot towards point, edged!! and expertly caught by Mohammad Nabi. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 33 (3 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, 2 runs, Charith Asalanka goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Mohammad Nabi to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 34 (4 runs)
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka 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.
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes forward and dabs inside out shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka 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 short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 35 (4 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mohammad Nabi to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.