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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Result – Match 6

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 6 • Asia Cup

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291/8 (50)
Afghanistan cricket team logo
AFG
289/10 (37.4)
Sri Lanka won by 2 runs
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Player of the match: Kusal Mendis

37.4
W
Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, lbw!
37.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run
37.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run
37.1
W
Dhananjaya de Silva to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Out! Caught by WSR Samarawickrama
End of over 37 (12 runs)
Rashid Khan 27 (16)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 0 (2)
AFG 289/8
Dunith Wellalage 4-2-36-0
36.6
4
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four
36.5
4
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four
36.4
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, no run
36.3
4
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four
36.2
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, no run
36.1
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, no run
End of over 36 (12 runs)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 0 (2)
Rashid Khan 15 (10)
AFG 277/8
Kasun Rajitha 10-4-79-0
35.6
0
Kasun Rajitha to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run
35.6
Wd
Kasun Rajitha to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 wide
35.5
0
Kasun Rajitha to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run
35.4
W
Kasun Rajitha to Najibullah Zadran, c (sub MADI Hemantha) b CAK Rajitha
35.3
6
Kasun Rajitha to Najibullah Zadran, Six
35.2
1
Kasun Rajitha to Rashid Khan, 1 run
35.1
4
Kasun Rajitha to Rashid Khan, Four
End of over 35 (6 runs)
Najibullah Zadran 17 (13)
Rashid Khan 10 (8)
AFG 265/7
Matheesha Pathirana 10-1-63-0
34.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, no run
34.5
4
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, Four
34.4
0
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, no run
34.3
1
Matheesha Pathirana to Rashid Khan, 1 run
34.2
1
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run
34.1
0
Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, no run
End of over 34 (12 runs)
Najibullah Zadran 12 (8)
Rashid Khan 9 (7)
AFG 259/7
Maheesh Theekshana 10-1-62-0
33.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan met in Match 6 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: 37.4: Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, lbw! | 37.1: Dhananjaya de Silva to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Out! Caught by WSR Samarawickrama | 36.6: Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four. The turning point arrived at 37.4 when Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, lbw!. 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 2 runs), 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

  • 37.4: Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, lbw!
  • 37.1: Dhananjaya de Silva to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Out! Caught by WSR Samarawickrama
  • 36.6: Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four
  • 36.5: Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four
  • 36.3: Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four
  • 35.4: Kasun Rajitha to Najibullah Zadran, c (sub MADI Hemantha) b CAK Rajitha
  • 35.3: Kasun Rajitha to Najibullah Zadran, Six
  • 35.1: Kasun Rajitha to Rashid Khan, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 37.4 when Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, lbw!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 2 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 37.4: Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, lbw!. 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

37.4 W Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, lbw!

37.3 0 Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run

37.2 0 Dhananjaya de Silva to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run

37.1 W Dhananjaya de Silva to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Out! Caught by WSR Samarawickrama

End of over 37 (12 runs)
Rashid Khan 27 (16)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 0 (2)
AFG 289/8
Dunith Wellalage 4-2-36-0

36.6 4 Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four

36.5 4 Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four

36.4 0 Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, no run

36.3 4 Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, Four

36.2 0 Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, no run

36.1 0 Dunith Wellalage to Rashid Khan, no run

End of over 36 (12 runs)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 0 (2)
Rashid Khan 15 (10)
AFG 277/8
Kasun Rajitha 10-4-79-0

35.6 0 Kasun Rajitha to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run

35.6 Wd Kasun Rajitha to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 wide

35.5 0 Kasun Rajitha to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run

35.4 W Kasun Rajitha to Najibullah Zadran, c (sub MADI Hemantha) b CAK Rajitha

35.3 6 Kasun Rajitha to Najibullah Zadran, Six

35.2 1 Kasun Rajitha to Rashid Khan, 1 run

35.1 4 Kasun Rajitha to Rashid Khan, Four

End of over 35 (6 runs)
Najibullah Zadran 17 (13)
Rashid Khan 10 (8)
AFG 265/7
Matheesha Pathirana 10-1-63-0

34.6 0 Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, no run

34.5 4 Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, Four

34.4 0 Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, no run

34.3 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Rashid Khan, 1 run

34.2 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run

34.1 0 Matheesha Pathirana to Najibullah Zadran, no run

End of over 34 (12 runs)
Najibullah Zadran 12 (8)
Rashid Khan 9 (7)
AFG 259/7
Maheesh Theekshana 10-1-62-0

33.6 1 Maheesh Theekshana to Najibullah Zadran, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match 6 match?
Sri Lanka won by 2 runs.

What is the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match 6?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan is the Match 6 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: Asia Cup