Colombo, June 19: The final match of the ODI series featuring Sri Lanka A, India A, and Afghanistan A is set, following Afghanistan’s significant loss. On Friday, Afghanistan faced Sri Lanka A and lost by 103 runs, securing India’s place in the final scheduled for Sunday.
In the match between Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A, Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl first. Sri Lanka A posted a total of 322 runs, losing 8 wickets in their 50 overs. Avishka Fernando was the standout performer, scoring 110 runs off 97 balls, while Niroshan Dickwella contributed 56 runs from 54 balls. The opening pair formed a solid partnership, amassing 133 runs in just 16.3 overs. Additionally, Nuwandidu Fernando chipped in with a valuable 45 runs.
For Afghanistan, Faridun Daudzai took 4 wickets, and Farmanullah claimed 3, while Mohammad Ibrahim added 1 wicket to the tally.
Chasing a target of 323 runs, Afghanistan was bowled out for 219 runs in 42.5 overs. Opener Hasan Ishaqil was the top scorer with 74 runs from 78 balls, including 3 sixes and 5 fours. Bahir Shah and Farmanullah contributed 35 and 43 runs, respectively.
Sri Lanka’s bowling attack was led by Dulaj Samuditha, who took 5 wickets, while Kugathas Mathulan claimed 3 wickets. Ravindu Fernando and Vijayakant Vyasakant each took 1 wicket.
During the league phase, Sri Lanka, India, and Afghanistan each played 4 matches. Sri Lanka topped the group with 3 wins and 6 points, while India secured second place with 2 wins and 2 points. Afghanistan finished third with 1 win and 2 points, eliminating them from the final contention. Their only victory came against India.
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