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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Result – 32nd Match, Group 1

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32nd Match, Group 1 • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Afghanistan cricket team logo
AFG
144/8 (20)
Sri Lanka cricket team logo
SL
148/4 (18.3)
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Wanindu Hasaranga

18.3
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, Four
18.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, no run
18.1
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, 2 runs
End of over 18 (13 runs)
Dhananjaya de Silva 60 (39)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa 18 (14)
SL 142/4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-2-24-0
17.6
W
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to B Rajapaksa, Out! Caught by Rahmanullah Gurbaz
17.5
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, 1 run
17.4
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, Four
17.3
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, Four
17.2
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to B Rajapaksa, 1 run
17.1
3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, 3 runs
End of over 17 (8 runs)
Dhananjaya de Silva 48 (35)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa 17 (12)
SL 129/3
Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-0-16-1
16.6
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, 1 run
16.5
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to B Rajapaksa, 1 run
16.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, 1 run
16.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, no run
16.2
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, Four
16.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to B Rajapaksa, 1 run
End of over 16 (3 runs)
Dhananjaya de Silva 42 (31)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa 15 (10)
SL 121/3
Rashid Khan 4-2-31-0
15.6
1
Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, 1 run
15.5
0
Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, no run
15.4
0
Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, no run
15.3
1
Rashid Khan to D de Silva, 1 run
15.2
1
Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, 1 run
15.1
0
Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, no run
End of over 15 (12 runs)
Dhananjaya de Silva 41 (30)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa 13 (5)
SL 118/3
Gulbadin Naib 1-0-12-0
14.6
2
Gulbadin Naib to D de Silva, 2 runs
14.5
0
Gulbadin Naib to D de Silva, no run
14.4
1
Gulbadin Naib to B Rajapaksa, 1 run

Match Summary

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka met in 32nd Match, Group 1 of ICC Men's T20 World 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: 18.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, Four | 17.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to B Rajapaksa, Out! Caught by Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 17.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, Four. The turning point arrived at 17.6 when Mujeeb Ur Rahman to B Rajapaksa, Out! Caught by Rahmanullah Gurbaz. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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

  • 18.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, Four
  • 17.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to B Rajapaksa, Out! Caught by Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • 17.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, Four
  • 17.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, Four
  • 16.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 17.6 when Mujeeb Ur Rahman to B Rajapaksa, Out! Caught by Rahmanullah Gurbaz. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, 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

18.3 4 Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, Four

18.2 0 Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, no run

18.1 2 Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, 2 runs

End of over 18 (13 runs)
Dhananjaya de Silva 60 (39)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa 18 (14)
SL 142/4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-2-24-0

17.6 W Mujeeb Ur Rahman to B Rajapaksa, Out! Caught by Rahmanullah Gurbaz

17.5 1 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, 1 run

17.4 4 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, Four

17.3 4 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, Four

17.2 1 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to B Rajapaksa, 1 run

17.1 3 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to D de Silva, 3 runs

End of over 17 (8 runs)
Dhananjaya de Silva 48 (35)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa 17 (12)
SL 129/3
Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-0-16-1

16.6 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, 1 run

16.5 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to B Rajapaksa, 1 run

16.4 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, 1 run

16.3 0 Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, no run

16.2 4 Fazalhaq Farooqi to D de Silva, Four

16.1 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to B Rajapaksa, 1 run

End of over 16 (3 runs)
Dhananjaya de Silva 42 (31)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa 15 (10)
SL 121/3
Rashid Khan 4-2-31-0

15.6 1 Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, 1 run

15.5 0 Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, no run

15.4 0 Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, no run

15.3 1 Rashid Khan to D de Silva, 1 run

15.2 1 Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, 1 run

15.1 0 Rashid Khan to B Rajapaksa, no run

End of over 15 (12 runs)
Dhananjaya de Silva 41 (30)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa 13 (5)
SL 118/3
Gulbadin Naib 1-0-12-0

14.6 2 Gulbadin Naib to D de Silva, 2 runs

14.5 0 Gulbadin Naib to D de Silva, no run

14.4 1 Gulbadin Naib to B Rajapaksa, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 32nd Match, Group 1 match?
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets.

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