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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Result – 11th Match, Group B

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11th Match, Group B • Asia Cup

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SL
171/4 (18.4)
Afghanistan cricket team logo
AFG
169/8 (20)
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Kusal Mendis

18.4
4
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four
18.3
4
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four
18.2
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Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run
18.1
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Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs
End of over 18 (15 runs)
Kusal Mendis 66 (50)
Kamindu Mendis 23 (11)
SL 160/4
Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-0-38-0
17.6
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs
17.5
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run
17.4
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, Six
17.3
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Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run
17.2
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Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Four
17.1
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Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run
End of over 17 (17 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 15 (8)
Kusal Mendis 59 (47)
SL 145/4
Noor Ahmad 3-1-37-0
16.6
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Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run
16.5
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Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, 1 run
16.4
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Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, Four
16.3
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Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, no run
16.3
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Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 2 wide
16.2
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Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs
16.1
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Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, Six
16.1
Wd
Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide
End of over 16 (6 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 6 (5)
Kusal Mendis 54 (44)
SL 128/4
Rashid Khan 4-0-23-0
15.6
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Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run
15.5
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Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run
15.4
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Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run
15.3
0
Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, no run
15.2
2
Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs
15.1
1
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 2 (1)
Kusal Mendis 52 (42)
SL 122/4
Noor Ahmad 2-1-20-0

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan met in 11th Match, Group B of Asia Cup, 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: 18.4: Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four | 18.3: Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four | 17.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, 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 6 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

  • 18.4: Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four
  • 18.3: Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four
  • 17.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, Six
  • 17.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Four
  • 16.4: Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, Four
  • 16.1: Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.4: Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 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

18.4 4 Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four

18.3 4 Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four

18.2 1 Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

18.1 2 Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs

End of over 18 (15 runs)
Kusal Mendis 66 (50)
Kamindu Mendis 23 (11)
SL 160/4
Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-0-38-0

17.6 2 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

17.5 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

17.4 6 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, Six

17.3 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

17.2 4 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Four

17.1 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

End of over 17 (17 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 15 (8)
Kusal Mendis 59 (47)
SL 145/4
Noor Ahmad 3-1-37-0

16.6 1 Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

16.5 1 Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

16.4 4 Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, Four

16.3 0 Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, no run

16.3 2 Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 2 wide

16.2 2 Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs

16.1 6 Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, Six

16.1 Wd Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide

End of over 16 (6 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 6 (5)
Kusal Mendis 54 (44)
SL 128/4
Rashid Khan 4-0-23-0

15.6 1 Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

15.5 1 Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

15.4 1 Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

15.3 0 Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

15.2 2 Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs

15.1 1 Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

End of over 15 (9 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 2 (1)
Kusal Mendis 52 (42)
SL 122/4
Noor Ahmad 2-1-20-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 11th Match, Group B match?
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets.

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Tournament: Asia Cup