Asia Cup 2018, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Lankans crash out

After losing their opening game against Bangladesh miserably, Sri Lanka will be aiming to gain some momentum when they face energetic Afghanistan team on Monday in Abu Dhabi. The Islanders will have to beat Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the tournament and reach in the top four of the Asia Cup 2018. Angelo Mathews-led Sri Lankan side will have to face in form fierce bowling attack of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Additionally, the Islanders will be missing Dilruwan Perera and Amila Aponso along with Suranga Lakmal in the match but there is high expectation from Lasith Malinga in this contest as well

Highlights:

# Score after 50 overs AFG 249-10

# OUT! Akila removes Ihsanullah at 45, after Sri Lanka revokes Third Umpire Review, AFG 107/2 after 24.4 overs

# FOUR! by Ihsanullah, AFG 103/1

# With just one run added to the total, AFG 76/1 after 17 overs

# After 15 overs, AFG 71/1 with Janat(21) and Shah(10) out in the middle

# OUT! Shahzad departs at 34, AFG 57/1 after 11.4 overs

# After 7 overs, AFG 32/0 with Janat (14) and Shahzad (16) at crease

# FOUR! by Janat, AFG 32/0 

# With no runs added to the total, AFG 28/0 after six overs

# After 5 overs, AFG 28/0 Shahzad (16) and Janat (10) out in the middle

# Boundary by Shahzad to Chameera AFG 15/0 after 3.1 overs

# FOUR! by Janat, AFG 11/0 after 3 overs

# After two overs, AFG 6/0 with Shahzad (6) and Janat (0) at the crease

# FOUR! by Mohammad Shahzad to Lasith Malinga

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against @OfficialSLC in the third match of Asia Cup 2018. #AFGvSL #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/RtTUJPgST6

— Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 17, 2018