Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Result – Only Test

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Only Test • Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka

SL

439/10 & 56/0 (7.2)

AFG

198/10 & 296/10 (112.3)

Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets

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1L

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4

7.2

4

Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four

7.1

4

Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four

End of over 7 (6 runs)

Nishan Madushka 22 (23)

Dimuth Karunaratne 24 (20)

SL 48/0

Nijat Masood 1-0-5-0

6.6

0

Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka, no run

6.5

1L

Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 leg bye

6.4

0

Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

6.3

1

Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka, 1 run

6.2

3

Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne, 3 runs

6.1

1

Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka, 1 run

End of over 6 (13 runs)

Dimuth Karunaratne 21 (17)

Nishan Madushka 20 (20)

SL 42/0

Naveed Zadran 3-0-30-0

5.6

6

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, Six

5.5

0

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

5.4

2

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

5.3

0

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

5.3

1N

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 no ball

5.2

0

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

5.1

4

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four

End of over 5 (8 runs)

Nishan Madushka 20 (20)

Dimuth Karunaratne 9 (10)

SL 29/0

Zia ur Rehman Akbar 3-0-12-0

4.6

0

Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, no run

4.5

0

Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, no run

4.4

4

Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, Four

4.3

0

Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, no run

4.2

0

Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, no run

4.1

4

Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, Four

End of over 4 (8 runs)

Dimuth Karunaratne 9 (10)

Nishan Madushka 12 (14)

SL 21/0

Naveed Zadran 2-0-17-0

3.6

2

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

3.5

0

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

3.4

1

Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka, 1 run

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan met in Only Test of Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 7.2: Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four | 7.1: Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four | 5.6: Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, Six. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

7.2: Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four
7.1: Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four
5.6: Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, Six
5.1: Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four
4.4: Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, Four
4.1: Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 7.2: Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

7.2 4 Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four

7.1 4 Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four

End of over 7 (6 runs)

Nishan Madushka 22 (23)

Dimuth Karunaratne 24 (20)

SL 48/0

Nijat Masood 1-0-5-0

6.6 0 Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka, no run

6.5 1L Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 leg bye

6.4 0 Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

6.3 1 Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka, 1 run

6.2 3 Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne, 3 runs

6.1 1 Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka, 1 run

End of over 6 (13 runs)

Dimuth Karunaratne 21 (17)

Nishan Madushka 20 (20)

SL 42/0

Naveed Zadran 3-0-30-0

5.6 6 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, Six

5.5 0 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

5.4 2 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

5.3 0 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

5.3 1N Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 no ball

5.2 0 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

5.1 4 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, Four

End of over 5 (8 runs)

Nishan Madushka 20 (20)

Dimuth Karunaratne 9 (10)

SL 29/0

Zia ur Rehman Akbar 3-0-12-0

4.6 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, no run

4.5 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, no run

4.4 4 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, Four

4.3 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, no run

4.2 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, no run

4.1 4 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Nishan Madushka, Four

End of over 4 (8 runs)

Dimuth Karunaratne 9 (10)

Nishan Madushka 12 (14)

SL 21/0

Naveed Zadran 2-0-17-0

3.6 2 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

3.5 0 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

3.4 1 Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Only Test match?
Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets.

What is the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Only Test?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan is the Only Test of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan live score?
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