Asia Cup 2022, AFG vs SL: Where did Afghanistan lose the match?

Sri Lanka emerged victorious against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup (PC: Twitter)

Sri Lanka faced Afghanistan in the first match of the super four of Asia Cup 2022. It was a shot at redemption for the ‘Lankan Lions’ after they were thrashed by the same opposition in the group stage. 

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to field first. Afghanistan on the back of Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 84 off 45 and Ibrahim Zadran’s 40 off 38 posted a total of 175 runs in their 20 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. 

In reply Sri Lanka got off to a great start and were stationed at 57 without loss at the end of the power plays. But the Afghan bowlers slowly crawled back into the match.