Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Live Score and Commentary, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 4 June, 2023
COMPLETED / Match 2 / Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
323/6 (50 ov)
191/10 (42.1 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 132 runs.
Recent
Player of the match
Dhananjaya de Silva,
Sri Lanka
Player of the Series
Dushmantha Chameera,
Sri Lanka
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 28 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 90.32 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 7.1 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 4.88 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 9 | 2 | 42 | 3 | 4.67 |
Sri Lanka won by 132 runs.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (SL won by 174 runs.) | 2nd ODI | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Australia (SL won by 49 runs.) | 1st ODI | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Australia (AUS won by 9 wickets) | 2nd Test | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Australia (AUS won by an inning and 242 runs.) | 1st Test | 29 Jan 2025 |
| New Zealand (SL won by 140 runs.) | 3rd ODI | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (Match abandoned) | 10th Match, Group B | 28 Feb 2025 |
| England (AFG won by 8 runs.) | 8th Match, Group B | 26 Feb 2025 |
| South Africa (SA won by 107 runs.) | 3rd Match, Group B | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Pakistan A (PAK A won by 144 runs.) | 1st Match | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 72 runs.) | 2nd Test | 2 Jan 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 0 run (0.5 ov): Fazalhaq Farooqi: 0 (4), Azmatullah Omarzai: 0 (1)
- Last Bat: Azmatullah Omarzai 28(31) - c D Shanaka b M Theekshana Maheesh Theekshana
- Fall of Wickets: 11 - 1 Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 62 - 2 Rahmat Shah, 146 - 3 Ibrahim Zadran, 157 - 4 Najibullah Zadran, 160 - 5 Mohammad Nabi, 160 - 6 Hashmatullah Shahidi, 169 - 7 Noor Ahmad, 169 - 8 Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 191 - 9 Fareed Malik, 191 - 10 Azmatullah Omarzai
- Reviews Remaining: Afghanistan - -1 of 2, Sri Lanka - 1 of 2
- Toss: Sri Lanka elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: Match 2
- Series: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Date: Sunday, June 04, 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
- City: Hambantota
- Umpires: Lyndon Hannibal(Sri Lanka), Michael Gough(England), Nitin Menon(India, TV)
- Referee: Ranjan Madugalle(Sri Lanka)
Wanindu Hasaranga to Fareed Malik, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Fareed Malik goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 38 (0 runs)
Dhananjaya de Silva to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Dhananjaya de Silva to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Dhananjaya de Silva to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dhananjaya de Silva to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.
Dhananjaya de Silva to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the long off.
Dhananjaya de Silva to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 39 (7 runs)
Wanindu Hasaranga to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays punch to the long off.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the stumps, full length and Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and displays great skill by powering sloge sweep to long on for a magnificent Maximum!
Wanindu Hasaranga to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and hit sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 40 (11 runs)
Maheesh Theekshana to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and slash defensive shot towards long off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Maheesh Theekshana to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Maheesh Theekshana to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at long on, who halts the ball.
Maheesh Theekshana to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Maheesh Theekshana to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Maheesh Theekshana to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 41 (4 runs)
Wanindu Hasaranga to Fareed Malik, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Fareed Malik goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Fareed Malik b W Hasaranga 0 (5) Wanindu Hasaranga to Fareed Malik, no run, b W Hasaranga, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Fareed Malik goes forward and tries to glance it off, But plays the wrong line and is bowled !
Wanindu Hasaranga to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Fazalhaq Farooqi goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Fazalhaq Farooqi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Fazalhaq Farooqi goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Fazalhaq Farooqi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 42 (0 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai c D Shanaka b M Theekshana 28 (31) Maheesh Theekshana to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, c D Shanaka b M Theekshana, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and takes a big risk by attempting drive towards deep cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Dasun Shanaka, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Azmatullah Omarzai.