The Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi led the aspect to their third victory in opposition to Sri Lanka within the World Cup 2023.

Hashmatullah Shahidi on victory in opposition to Sri Lanka

Afghanistan is scheduled to play within the thirtieth match within the World Cup 2023 in opposition to Sri Lanka on October 30 at Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation Stadium, Pune. Profitable the toss, Afghanistan selected to bowl. Pathum Nissanka and Karunaratne opened the innings whereas Mujeeb opened the bowling assault.

Karunaratne was dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi for 15 runs whereas Pathum Nissanka had a formidable begin scoring 46 runs and was dismissed by Azmatullah. Kusal Mendis and Samarawickrama scored 39 and 36 runs earlier than being dismissed by Mujeeb.

The 23-year-old Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed Asalanka for 22 runs and Mathews for 23 runs. Theekshana scored 29 runs and helped the aspect set a rating of 241, shedding all 10 wickets with three balls remaining within the final over of their innings.

With a goal of 242 runs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran opened the innings for Afghanistan whereas Dilshan Madushanka opened the bowling assault.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz was despatched out with a duck whereas Ibrahim Zadran scored 39 runs and was despatched out by Dilshan Madushanka. Rahmat Shah had a formidable knock of 62 runs from 74 deliveries and was dismissed by Rajitha.

Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 58* runs whereas Azmatullah Omarzai scored 73* runs on 63 deliveries. By the tip, Afghanistan scored 242 runs on the forty sixth over shedding 3 wickets. Fazalhaq Farooqi was named because the Participant of the Match.

Whereas Talking after the match Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi mentioned, “Fairly glad and happy with the crew. Completely satisfied for the way in which we carried out in all 3 departments. Final sport gave us lot of confidence and perception that we will chase any form of goal. It was a really skilled efficiency from the bowlers immediately.”

“All of the teaching and managing workers are working onerous and giving us confidence. Particularly Jonathan (Trott) he’s at all times optimistic, earlier than the Pakistan sport he instructed me one phrase and that modified my mindset so much.”

“As a captain you must lead from the entrance and that’s what I’m making an attempt to do, I’ll attempt to preserve that in the remainder of the match. Rashid Khan is a particular participant and one of the best participant on this planet.”

“He (Rashid Khan) is a really energetic man and at all times retains the crew very full of life. I wish to congratulate all of the Afghanistan supporters and particularly wish to thank the Indian followers for popping out and supporting us,” he concluded.

Afghanistan will probably be taking part in their subsequent World Cup match in opposition to Netherlands on November 03, at Ekana Sports activities Metropolis, Lucknow.