Sri Lanka lost the Asian Games Men’s T20I tournament after losing to Afghanistan in the quarter-final.
Afghans beat Sri Lanka in the Asian Games Men T20I by 8 runs.
Sri Lanka lost to Afghanistan in the third quarter-finals of the Asian Games Men’s T20I. Afghanistan won the game by 8 runs, securing a place in the semi-finals. Now they are against Pakistan in the second semi-finals of the tournament.
The Asian Games Men’s T20I competition has teams from all over Asia. Sri Lanka came into the quarter-finals with great anticipation. In contrast, Afghanistan aimed to have a significant influence on the tournament.
Afghanistan enters the semi-finals
Sri Lanka bowled a disciplined attack before Afghanistan started. Afghanistan saw a setback when Sediqullah Atal left for just one run. But thanks to Mohammad Shahzad and Noor Ali Zadran, they quickly recovered. Shahidullah’s quickfire 23 increased the total.
Sri Lankan bowlers, led by Thushara and Arachchige, managed to score wickets at important moments. The Afghans scored 116 in their 20 overs.
Sri Lanka responded by starting their game with a purpose. However, Gulbadin Naib and Qais Ahmad led Afghanistan’s bowlers, struck at regular intervals. Sri Lankan side captain Saran Arachchige fought hard with a resilient 22 runs, but the pressure continued to grow.
Sri Lanka finally failed to reach their target, scoring only 108 runs, and left the competition.
FAQ:
Q1: What was the outcome of the Asian Games Men T20I match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan?
A1: Afghanistan won the Asian Games Men T20I match against Sri Lanka by 8 runs, securing a place in the semi-finals.
Q2: Who were the standout performers for Afghanistan in the match against Sri Lanka?
A2: Mohammad Shahzad and Noor Ali Zadran were standout performers for Afghanistan in the game against Sri Lanka, helping their team recover after an early setback.
Q3: What was the final score of Afghanistan in the Asian Games Men T20I match?
A3: Afghanistan scored a total of 116 runs in their 20 overs in the Asian Games Men T20I match against Sri Lanka.
Q4: How did Sri Lanka perform in response to Afghanistan’s total in the Asian Games Men T20I match?
A4: Sri Lanka could only score 108 runs in response to Afghanistan’s total in the Asian Games Men T20I match, ultimately losing the match.
Q5: Who will Afghanistan face in the semi-finals of the Asian Games Men’s T20I tournament?
A5: Afghanistan is set to face Pakistan in the second semi-finals of the Asian Games Men’s T20I tournament.