In the primary One-Day International (ODI) between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday, the guests registered a cracking 60-run victory to go 1-0 up in the three-match sequence.
Chasing 295, opener Pathum Nissanka was sensible together with his excellent knock of 85 runs off 83 balls, however the middle-order fully failed to face up as Nissanka by no means actually obtained the help he would’ve anticipated to cruise by way of.
The wickets saved on falling at one finish, and Nissanka held his fort to maintain the Lankans in the sport till the thirtieth over when Fazalhaq Farooqi cleaned him up. The hosts appeared carried out and dusted, however Wanindu Hasaranga saved them in the hunt together with his very important half-century.
However, like in the case of Nissanka, Hasaranga too ran out of companions and didn’t get sufficient help from different batters, ultimately turning into the ultimate wicket to get dismissed at a well-made 66 from 46 deliveries. It was Farooqi but once more the saviour for Afghanistan as he removed Hasaranga too, ending with 4 scalps whereas conceding 49 in 9 overs.
Earlier, Ibrahim Zadran‘s stunning century, respective fifties from Rahmat Shah and Rahmanullah Gurbaz and a cameo by Najibullah Zadran took Afghanistan to a respectable total of 294/8 in their allotted 50 overs.
Zadran was the chief architect with his batting brilliance, playing a crucial role in the 84-run opening partnership with Gurbaz and another 118-run stand for the second wicket with Rahmat. While Zadran scored 106 off 120 balls, Gurbaz (53) and Rahmat (52) also made valuable contributions. Najibullah also chipped in with a quickfire 25-ball 42, with the help of five fours and a six.
“I’m actually pleased with my innings. Glad that I carried out nicely. We wished to bat first if we received the toss, and it was a very good toss to win. Pitch was good for batting, learn the floor and took my time, and it labored. The observe remained the identical all through, we wished to get to 320, and that was the plan. Our bowlers did an awesome job,” stated Zadran in the post-match presentation.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Afghanistan take 1-0 lead in the sequence.#SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/fGqnlbbzeB
— Sri Lanka Cricket ?? (@OfficialSLC) November 25, 2022
A cracking win! ?
Crucial World Cup Super League factors for Afghanistan as they beat Sri Lanka in the primary ODI ?
Scorecard ?: https://t.co/gYturLqIEm
Watch the #SLvAFG sequence on https://t.co/CPDKNxoJ9v (in choose areas) ? pic.twitter.com/YnPJyED6ur
— ICC (@ICC) November 25, 2022
Afg do not depend on simply their spinners to win anymore. They’ve a top quality batting line up and firepower in the tempo assault. So there are a number of methods they will beat you. Today their high 4 obtained runs & pacers obtained 9/10 wkts. Congratulations on a memorable win @ACBofficials ?? #SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/VR4wFmkJdU
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 25, 2022
Afghanistan safe a win their first ever match towards Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka.#SLvAFG
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) November 25, 2022
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 60 runs in the primary ODI.
This was the first-ever Bilateral ODI between each groups.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 25, 2022
Afghanistan received the 1st ODI cricket match towards Sri Lanka by 60 runs.
AFG 294/8
SL 234/10#LKA #SriLanka #AFGvSL @ICC pic.twitter.com/MgCqyB55v3— Sri Lanka Tweet ?? (@SriLankaTweet) November 25, 2022
WHAT A WIN FOR AFGHANISTAN! ?#AfghanAtalan placed on a medical all-round efficiency as they backed up a disciplined batting efficiency with an excellent bowling effort to beat @OfficialSLC by 60 runs in the 1st sport and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI sequence. #AFGvSL pic.twitter.com/yetWIF8qL0
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) November 25, 2022
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka in the primary ODI#SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/TSpDwlUg71
— CricketOccasions.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 25, 2022
Congratulation Ibrahim Zadran, for wonderful Century vs Sri Lanka in first ODI. #SriLanka #Afghanistan #AfgvsSri #ODI #Cricket @IZadran18#AfghanAtalan pic.twitter.com/nsFarTsfsx
— Salih Mohammad Salih (@salihyam) November 25, 2022
Ibrahim Zadran @IZadran18 is indubitably subsequent era’s @imVkohli. Though it’s too early to check him with the king at this stage,he really want to take care of himself and make Justice to his expertise pic.twitter.com/xTdPF0d3Zs
— Shafiq Stanikzai (@ShafiqStanikzai) November 25, 2022
Ibrahim Zadran is the one other identify of Class.Brilliant 100 from him….
Top Knock….❤️#AFGvSL pic.twitter.com/6IlIcRUq5t— Shafqat Tweet (@mirshafqat67) November 25, 2022