We are at the halfway of this game as the hosts Sri Lanka post a total of 268 runs for the loss of 10Â wickets after 50 overs. The hosts did well in the middle overs but they could not get that big finish as they kept losing wickets in the end. However, the game is still nicely poised at the break.

After being asked to bat first the islanders started in a cautious manner after losing Dimuth KarunaratneÂ early on. Pathum NissankaÂ batted well and fought hard before perishing on a score of 38. Charith AsalankaÂ was the stand-out batter as he batted extremely well and managed to score 91Â runs. Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ along with Charith AsalankaÂ stabled the ship just when it was crumbling at 84 for 4, the partnership of 99 runs helped the hosts to post this total.Â

For the visitors it was Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ who started the fireworks dismissing Dimuth at the top. Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ and Fareed AhmadÂ scalped a couple and he was well helped by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad,Â Azmatullah OmarzaiÂ and Mohammad NabiÂ who scalped a wicket each. The target is a decent one looking at the condition of the pitch this target would take some chasing. Join us in a bi for the chase.

Sri LankaÂ missed a trick here to utilize the penalty given to Afghanistan. They were behind the over-rate and were only allowed four fielders outside the inner ring.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Matheesha Pathirana, ! RUN OUT! Sri LankaÂ have been bowled out on the last ball of their innings then. Azmatullah OmarzaiÂ serves this full and on off, Matheesha PathiranaÂ pushes it towards extra covers and sets off for the run but Hashmatullah ShahidiÂ there pick up and throws at the bowler's end where Azmatullah OmarzaiÂ does the rest. The replay shows that Matheesha PathiranaÂ is well shot of the crease. Sri LankaÂ finishesÂ on 268!

Azmatullah Omarzai to Lahiru Kumara, Overpitched and on off, Lahiru KumaraÂ looks to scoop it but miscues it towards short third man for one.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Lahiru Kumara, Full again and on off, Lahiru KumaraÂ manages to just loft it over mid off for a couple of runs. They should have tried for the third there.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Matheesha Pathirana, Fullish and on middle, Matheesha PathiranaÂ tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kasun Rajitha, ! TIMBER! Azmatullah OmarzaiÂ strikes! Kasun RajithaÂ goes back for a golden duck. Azmatullah OmarzaiÂ nails the yorker, on leg, Kasun RajithaÂ is very late and misses it as the ball goes of his pads to shatter the stumps. Sri LankaÂ nine down now! Also,Â Matheesha PathiranaÂ is the last man in.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Lahiru Kumara, ! RUN OUT! A disappointing end to an incredible knock from Charith Asalanka. This is full and around off, Lahiru KumaraÂ swings wildly at it but misses as the batters set off for the bye, but Rahmanullah GurbazÂ is sharp behind the stumps and is quick to collect and hits bullseye at the batter's end where Charith AsalankaÂ is not even in the frame. He has done his job though but he would have liked to get that hundred. Kasun RajithaÂ walks out next t

Fareed Ahmad to Lahiru Kumara, A low full toss, on off, Lahiru KumaraÂ drills it through covers for a single. So, Charith AsalankaÂ will not be on strike in the last over.

Fareed Ahmad to Lahiru Kumara, Fullish and on middle, Lahiru KumaraÂ knocks it back towards the bowler.

Fareed Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, ! TAKEN! Fareed AhmadÂ has the last laugh here! He bowls a high full toss, on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ tries loft it over mid off but fails toÂ get the timing right as he tries to hit it too hard. As a result, it loops in the air wide of mid off where Noor AhmadÂ runs to his right and takes a simple catch. A good cameo though from Dushan Hemantha.

Lahiru KumaraÂ walks out next to bat.

Fareed Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Good comeback from Fareed Ahmad! He nails the yorker, outside off, Dushan HemanthaÂ is late to put his bat down in time and misses.

Fareed Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, ! BANG! Dushan HemanthaÂ goes big! Fareed AhmadÂ bowls this slower again, short and on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ waits for it and hammers it way over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, A slower one, short and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ backs away and toe-ends it over the bowler's head for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dushan Hemantha, Fullish and around off, Dushan HemanthaÂ shuffles across and lofts it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Charith Asalanka, A high full toss, on off, Charith AsalankaÂ miscues his heave towards deep square leg for one.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Charith Asalanka, A good yorker now, on off, Charith AsalankaÂ digs it off the inner half towards the mid on region and comes back for the second.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Charith Asalanka, Swing and a miss! This is fuller one and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ swings hard but fails to connect.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Charith Asalanka, ! Great batting! Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ tries the slower one but serves a full toss, on off, Charith AsalankaÂ moves across early and slogs it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dushan Hemantha, This is on a hard length and on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ slaps it towards long off for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, A huge shout for LBW, and given! However, Dushan HemanthaÂ takes the review. Noor AhmadÂ bowls the googly this time, on middle and leg, turning in, Dushan HemanthaÂ looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is close to the bat and Hemantha survives.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Quicker, full and on middle, Dushan HemanthaÂ drills it down the pitch where it deflects of the foot of Noor AhmadÂ towards mid-wicket. They cross.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Looped up, full and on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ pushes it towards covers.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Flighted, full and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ chips it towards long off for one.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Darts this one full and down the leg, Charith AsalankaÂ leaves it alone. Wided.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Floated, full and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ blocks it out down the pitch.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Tossed up, full and on leg, Dushan HemanthaÂ drives it towards long on for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Charith Asalanka, Pitched up, outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ lets it go to the keeper.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Charith Asalanka, ! Another boundary! Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ bangs this short and around off, Charith AsalankaÂ stays there and swats it with the use of the wrists towards the deep mid-wicket fence for four more runs,

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dushan Hemantha, Back of a length and on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ forces it towards long on for a run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dushan Hemantha, Change of pace, on middle, Dushan HemanthaÂ pushes it back towards the bowler.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dushan Hemantha, ! Nice shot! Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ serves this a bit fuller and outside off, Dushan HemanthaÂ throws his bat at it and slices it over backward point for a boundary.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dushan Hemantha, A slower bouncer, on leg, Dushan HemanthaÂ leaves it alone. Wided.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Charith Asalanka, Full and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ drives it through covers for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Short in length around leg, Charith AsalankaÂ works this towards long leg for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Fuller one on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ pushes this towards square leg for a couple.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, ! Fuller one outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ drills this wide of the extra-cover fielder for a bounary.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Fuller one on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ pushes this to long off for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Wide! Fuller one going down leg, Dushan HemanthaÂ looks to sweep but misses out.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Fuller one outside off, Dushan HemanthaÂ pushes this towards short coverÂ for no run.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Tossed up on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ defends this off the front foot.

Noor Ahmad to Dushan Hemantha, Fuller one on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ pushes this towards extra cover for no run.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dushan Hemantha, Fuller one on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ flicks this to square leg for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up in middle, Charith AsalankaÂ dills this to long on for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dushan Hemantha, Tossed up on off, Dushan HemanthaÂ pushes this to long on for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dushan Hemantha, Wide! Fuller one wide of off, Dushan HemanthaÂ looks to scoop but misses out.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Quicker and flatter on off, Charith AsalankaÂ pulls this towards deep mid-wicket region for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one on off, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to long on for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dushan Hemantha, Tossed up down leg, Dushan HemanthaÂ pushes this to square leg for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dasun Shanaka, ! BOWLED'EM! Short in length on off, Dasun ShanakaÂ gets beaten by a googly and the ball has clipped onto the top of off as the bails scatter in opposite directions. Dasun ShanakaÂ has to take a long walk back here.

Dushan HemanthaÂ is the next man in.

Noor Ahmad to Dasun Shanaka, ! Short and wide of off, Dasun ShanakaÂ hops on his back foot and cuts this fine as he threads the gap at point for a boundary.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one on off, Charith AsalankaÂ places this well wide of the fielder on the on side for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Wide! Fuller one down led, Charith AsalankaÂ looks to glance but misses out and they take a single of the wide delivery.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Full and wide of off, Charith AsalankaÂ slices this to point for no run.

Noor Ahmad to Dasun Shanaka, Short and wide of off, Dasun ShanakaÂ pushes this to sweeper cover for three runs.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka, Fuller one wide of off, Dasun ShanakaÂ drives this to sweeper cover for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka, Fuller one on off, Dasun ShanakaÂ pushes this back towards the bowler.Â

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on off, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes it in the gap at sweeper cover for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka, Tossed up on off, Dasun ShanakaÂ has pushed this to long on for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka, Tossed up on middle, Dasun ShanakaÂ pushes this to cow corner for a couple. The fielder does well to save a boundary here.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman (8-0-32-1)Â comes back into the attack now.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on off, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dasun Shanaka, On a length outside off, Dasun ShanakaÂ guides this to point for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on off, Charith AsalankaÂ misreads it and tries to play across the line, gets an outside edge that lands just in front of the fielder at point.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on off, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to long off for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dasun Shanaka, FUller one on off, Dasun ShanakaÂ pushes this to long on for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dasun Shanaka, Tossed up on pads, Dasun ShanakaÂ pushes this to deep mid-wicket region for a couple.

Noor Ahmad to Dasun Shanaka, Fuller one outside off, Dasun ShanakaÂ pushes this back towards the bowler for no run.

Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Flighted, short and on middle, turns away, Charith AsalankaÂ looks to sweep but misses and gets hit around the shoulder.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Quicker, short and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ steers it towards short third man.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Slower through the air, on off, drifting in, Charith AsalankaÂ defends it off the inner half on the pitch.

Mohammad Nabi to Dasun Shanaka, Flatter, full and on leg, Dasun ShanakaÂ drills it towards long on for a run.

Mohammad Nabi to Dasun Shanaka, Floated, full and on middle, shaping away, Dasun ShanakaÂ blocks it down the pitch.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up, full and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ drives it through covers for a single.

Fareed Ahmad to Dasun Shanaka, Length, on off, angling in, Dasun ShanakaÂ keeps it out to the off side.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Short of a length and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ looks to work it away but gets a leading edge towards third man for a single.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, A huge shout for LBW, but turned down! This is on a hard length and around middle, shaping in, Charith AsalankaÂ misses his flick and gets hit high on the pads. AfghanistanÂ decides against the review.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, ! Charith AsalankaÂ finds the fence this time! Fareed AhmadÂ bangs this shrot and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ gets into positon quickly and pulls it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length and outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ cuts it wide of deep point where a fumble allows the second run.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ blocks it out.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Short again and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ forces it towards long on for one more.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Flighted, full and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ taps it towards point.

Mohammad Nabi to Dasun Shanaka, Shortish and on middle, Dasun ShanakaÂ flicks it through square leg for one.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Flatter, full and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ drives it towards long on for a run.

Mohammad Nabi to Dasun Shanaka, Short and outside off, Dasun ShanakaÂ cuts it towards deep point for a single and gets off the mark.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, ! TIMBER! Mohammad NabiÂ gets the crucial breakthrough for Afghanistan. This is tossed up, full and on middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ goes down and tries to sweep it away but plays all over it and the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. There was no need of that shot at this moment but he has made a good contribution for his team. Sri LankaÂ lose half their side now! Dasun ShanakaÂ walks out next to bat.

Fareed Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short of a length and outside off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ cuts it towards sweeper covers for one more.

Fareed Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ blocks it out.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ punches it towards sweeper covers for another run.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Short and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ pulls it towards mid-wicket.

Fareed Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, FIFTY FOR DDS! Another good knock under pressure when his team needed him the most. This is good partnership and both of them will look to change gears now. This is on hard length and on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ taps it to the off side for a run.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, This is on a good length and around off, Charith AsalankaÂ cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Flatter, full and on leg, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ works it towards short fine leg.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Floated, full and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ eases it towards long on for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Quicker, full and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ lets it got to the keeper as the ball deflects off the pads of Rahmanullah GurbazÂ to the stumps but no harm done.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, ! FIFTY FOR ASALANKA! He gets to it in style as well. This has been a great knock from him and he has put the hosts in a good position now. This is short again and outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ this time punches it through covers for another boundary.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, ! Powered away! Mujeeb Ur RahmanÂ lands this short and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ moves back quickly and smashes it wide of long on for a boundary.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short and on middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ punches it towards long on for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Charith Asalanka, Goes fuller and outside off, shaping away a bit, Charith AsalankaÂ offers no shot at it.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Back of a length and around leg, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ helps it towards fine leg for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, ! Up and over! Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ serves this full and on the pads, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ picks it up and clips it over mid-wicket as Mujeeb Ur RahmanÂ from mid on chases it but the ball wins the race in the end.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, In the blockhole, on middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ looks to clip it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the off side.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, On a length and on middle, angling in, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ taps it in front of point.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fullish and on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ chops it towards the keeper.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Shortish and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ steers it straight to short third man.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Floated, full and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ keeps it out to the off side.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Flatter, full and around leg, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Flighted, full and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ blocks it out.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Quicker, short and on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ makes room and late-cuts it, past short third man, as the fielder chases it and slides to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up, full and on leg, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ chips it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length again, on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ guides it towards third man for one.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, A slower one now, on a length and on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ looks to play at it but misses.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, On a length and around off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ punches it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, ! Innovative and effective! Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ bangs this short and around middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ picks it up early, waits for it and ramps it over the keeper's head for a boundary.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Charith Asalanka, Short and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ hooks it towards fine leg for a run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ drives it towards covers and sets off for the run as the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end and DDS survives.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ tries the slower one but serves this full and way outside off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ leaves it alone. Wided.

Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ is back on. (5-0-23-2)

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, ! Fuller one angling down leg, Charith AsalankaÂ flicks this and helps it on its way towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up in middle, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to mid on for no run.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one in middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this to long on for a single.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one in middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ nudges this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up around middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ tucks this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to cover for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Dhananjaya de Silva, Well directed bouncer, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ looks to pull but hit it from the toe of his bat towards short mid-wicket for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length around middle, Charith AsalankaÂ pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short and wide of off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ cuts this to backward point for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Dhananjaya de Silva, ! A gift from Fareed AhmadÂ on the third man fence turns a single to a boundary. Short and wide of off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ opens the face of his bat late and guides this to third man region but a misfield by Fareed AhmadÂ turns a single to a boundary.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Dhananjaya de Silva, On a length outside off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this to cover point for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Dhananjaya de Silva, Wide yorker nailed to perfection, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ keeps this out with a block near the square on off.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Short in length outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ looks to cut but misses out.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Short in length around middle, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one in middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this on the on side for a single.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one outside off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this to sweeper cover for a couple.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Wide! Short in length wide down leg, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ leaves this.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up in middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one on middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Drinks! AfghanistanÂ are still in control of this game as they know that two wickets here and they would restrict Sri LankaÂ to an under-par score. However, the hosts will be hoping that DDS and Charith AsalankaÂ continues this partnership and take this deep to set up a platform for skipper, Dasun ShanakaÂ to come in and take on the bowler. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short and wide of off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ cutsÂ this to sweeper cover for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Charith Asalanka, On a length around pads, Charith AsalankaÂ pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Charith Asalanka, Fuller on in middle, Charith AsalankaÂ defends this towards the off side for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one outside off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ drives this to sweeper cover for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Charith Asalanka, Short and around leg, Charith AsalankaÂ mistimes his pull towards square leg for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length and around off, shaping away, Charith AsalankaÂ thinks about play it but withdraws his bat at the last moment.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Quicker, short and outside off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ looks to cut it but chops it down as the ball goes nowhere.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, ! Fine shot! This is flighted, full and around middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ gets under it and lofts it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Floated, full and on middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ knocks it towards the bowler.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short again and on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes it towards covers.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Short and outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ cuts it towards sweeper covers for a run.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up, full and on leg, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ flicks it through square leg for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, No run.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Four!

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, No run.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva,Â Tossed up in middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ defends this towards the on side.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, 1 run.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on off, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to long on for a single.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one on off, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to short cover.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Quicker and flatter in trajectory, Charith AsalankaÂ looks to block but gets beaten by the pace of it as the ball hits his pads.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up in middle, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one wide of off, Charith AsalankaÂ cuts this wide of point for a couple of runs.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one in middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ nudges this to the mid-wicket region for a single.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Wide! Short in length down leg, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ looks to flick but misses out.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one in middle, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to the on side for no run.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one around middle, Charith AsalankaÂ glances this to the mid-wicket fielder.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short in length wide of off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ cuts this to sweeper cover for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, Quicker and flatter wide of off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ looks to cut but misses out.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up around off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this towards the off side for no run.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Short and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ mistimes his pull on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for just a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up, full and on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ taps it wide of point for a single. Oh..no! It is called a No Ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one wide of off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this to extra cover for a single.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka,Â Short and wide of off, Charith AsalankaÂ cuts this to backward point for a single.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva,Â Quicker and flatter in middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ defends this off the front foot.

Mohammad Nabi to Dhananjaya de Silva,Â Tossed up in middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ tucks this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka,Â Short in length around middle, Charith AsalankaÂ defends this to mid on.

Mohammad NabiÂ comes into the attack now.

Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka,Â Fuller one wide of off, Charith AsalankaÂ leaves this for the keeper to collect.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ edges this towards long leg for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Four!

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva,Â Fuller one outside off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ drives this to long off for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, No run.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka,Â Fuller one on off, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to cover for no run.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up in middle, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to long on for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ slices this towards point for no run.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one in middle, Charith AsalankaÂ pushes this to short mid-wicket fielder for no run.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ edges this to square leg for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Quicker and flatter on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ edges this from the inside of his bat towards short fine leg.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller one on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this back to the bowler.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ drills this to long on for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, Wide! Fuller and wide down leg,Â Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ leaves this.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, Quicker one on a length outside off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ pushes this to mid off for no run.

Noor Ahmad to Dhananjaya de Silva, ! Short and wide outside off with pace on it, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ hops onto his back foot and cuts this behind square on off for a boundary.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, ! Tossed up on off, Charith AsalankaÂ looks to drive but gets an under edge and it flies past the keeper for a boundary behind the wicket.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Fuller and wide of off, Charith AsalankaÂ drives this to deep extra cover for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Quicker and flatter on off, Charith AsalankaÂ blocks this out.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, ! TAKEN! Mujeeb Ur RahmanÂ strikes and gets the big wicket of Pathum Nissanka. This one is flatter, short and on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ goes back and tries to pull it away hard but the extra bounce takes the top edge of his bat and flies straight in the air, Hashmatullah ShahidiÂ at short mid-wicket settles under it with the wind moving the ball in all sorts of directions. However, he manages to dive forward in the end and takes a superb catch. Pat

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Floated, short and on middle, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ knocks it down the pitch.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Quicker, full and on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ drives it towards short covers.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short again and on off, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ drops it to the left of the bowler.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short and on leg, Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Dhananjaya de SilvaÂ walks out next to bat.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up, full and on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ blocks it back to the bowler.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, ! Beautiful shot! Fareed AhmadÂ serves this full and around off, Charith AsalankaÂ leans on to his drive and drills it through coversÂ for a boundary.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, This is on a good length and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ steers it towards third man for one.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Pitched up, on leg, Charith AsalankaÂ nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length and on off, shaping away, Charith AsalankaÂ leaves it alone.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, On a length and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ guides it towards third man for a single.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Full and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ drives it wide of mid off where the fielder covers his ground to the left and stops it.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Quicker, short and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ defends it down the pitch.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, ! A poor delivery and rightly punished! Mujeeb Ur RahmanÂ lands this very short, on off, Charith AsalankaÂ moves back and pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Another short delivery, on off, Pathum NissankaÂ pushes it towards long off for another run.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Short again and on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ knocks it back to the bowler.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Flatter, full and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ looks to play at it but gets an inside edge towards backward square leg for a run.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Short and on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ punches it towards long on for a single.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, A huge appeal for caught behind but turned down! AfghanistanÂ goes for the review straightaway. This is short of length and outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ looks to cut it away but misses and Rahmanullah GurbazÂ pouches it behind the stumps. They look confident but UltraEdge shows nothing and AfghanistanÂ lose their review.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ punches it wide of cover-point where Najibullah ZadranÂ dives and makes a decent stop. Only a single taken.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, ! Lovely shot! Fareed AhmadÂ bangs it short and on middle, sits up nicely, Pathum NissankaÂ swivels and pulls it hard towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, !Â Back of a length on middle, Kusal Mendis gets on his toes and pulls this but gets a bit late to it as the ball hits the toe end of his bat and travels straight in the hands ofÂ Rahmat ShahÂ at short square leg for a soft dismissal.Â

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Full again and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ knocks it towards short covers.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, A bit fuller and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ pushes it towards mid off.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, This is on a hard length and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ only manages to defend it onto the pitch.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Short of a length and outside off, way outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ slashes at it but misses. Wided.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Flighted, full and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ mistimes his drive back towards the bowler.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Flatter, full and on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ defends it on the front foot.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Goes a bit short and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ moves back and forces it towards long on for a run.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Floated, full and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ knocks it down the pitch.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Short and outside off, Charith AsalankaÂ punches it through cover-point for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up, full and on off, Charith AsalankaÂ nudges it towards short mid-wicket.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Full again and on the pads, Charith AsalankaÂ works it through square leg for a run and gets off the mark.

Fareed Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Fuller one, on middle, Charith AsalankaÂ blocks it out.

Fareed Ahmad to Angelo Mathews, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Fareed AhmadÂ strikes! The bouncer plan against Angelo MathewsÂ has worked for AfghanistanÂ finally. This is a very sharp bouncer from Ahmad, on middle and off, Angelo MathewsÂ gets a bit surprised and hops up to pull it away but is in no position to play that shot. As a result, he gets a slight outside edge towards the keeper where Rahmanullah GurbazÂ makes no mistake. Sri LankaÂ three down now!

Charith AsalankaÂ walks out next in the middle.

Fareed Ahmad to Angelo Mathews, Overpitched and on off, Angelo MathewsÂ drills it towards mid off.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ guides it towards third man for a run.

Fareed Ahmad to Angelo Mathews, Close call! This is on a good length and on off, Angelo MathewsÂ taps it in front of covers and sets off for the run, the fielder collects and has a shy at the batter's end where Pathum NissankaÂ puts in a desperate dive but is nowhere near the crease if that was a direct hit.

Time for a Drinks break. The first hour and so has been shared by the sides as both sides have had a decent run. The hosts have managed to score timely but the fall of wickets has halted the flow of runs up to some extent for them. The visitors will be happy after the skipper trusted his bowlers to bowl first on this track.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, Quicker, full and on middle, Angelo MathewsÂ tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, Flighted, full and on middle, Angelo MathewsÂ eases it towards long on for one.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Flatter, full and on leg, Pathum NissankaÂ looks to sweep but misses and it goes off his pads towards short fine leg. A leg bye is taken.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Floated, full and on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ keeps it out to the off side.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, Tossed up, full and on leg, Angelo MathewsÂ flicks it through square leg for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, Short and on middle, Angelo MathewsÂ turns it towards short mid-wicket.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length and on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ pushes it back to the bowler.

Fareed Ahmad to Angelo Mathews, This is on a good length and on off, Angelo MathewsÂ guides it wide of covers for one.

Fareed Ahmad to Angelo Mathews, Touch fuller, on off, Angelo MathewsÂ chops it down towards the keeper.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Short of a length and outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ cuts it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ keeps it out in front of point.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, On a length and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ pats to the off side.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, Quicker one, full and on middle, turns away, Angelo MathewsÂ looks to flick it but gets a leading edge along the ground towards deep point. Two runs taken!

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Flatter, full and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ drives it towards long off for a run.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Slower through the air, on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ knocks it back to the bowler.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Flighted, full and on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ defends it on the front foot.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Floated, full and on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, Mujeeb Ur RahmanÂ begins with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Angelo MathewsÂ taps it in front of covers for a single.

Mujeeb Ur RahmanÂ comes into the attack.

Fareed Ahmad to Angelo Mathews, Fullish, on off, Angelo MathewsÂ drives it through covers for one.

Fareed Ahmad to Angelo Mathews, This is on a hard length and on off, angling away, Angelo MathewsÂ tries to block it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Fareed Ahmad to Angelo Mathews, Touch fuller, on off, Angelo MathewsÂ miscues his drive back to the bowler.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length and outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ cuts it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Powerplay 2! The fielding side can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over. Fareed AhmadÂ replaces Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, ! Nice shot! Fareed AhmadÂ lands this short and on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ gets on top of the bounce and pulls it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Fareed AhmadÂ starts with a good-length delivery around off, Pathum NissankaÂ pushes it towards cover-point.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Angelo Mathews, FUller one on off, Angelo MathewsÂ pushes this to mid on for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Angelo Mathews, Fuller one around off, Angelo MathewsÂ glances this to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Angelo Mathews, On a length around middle, Angelo MathewsÂ pushes this to cover-point for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, On a length around middle, Pathum NissankaÂ pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, On a length around off, Pathum NissankaÂ defends this off the front foot.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller one on off, Pathum NissankaÂ tucks this to square leg for no run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Angelo Mathews, Fuller one around middle, Angelo MathewsÂ flicks this to long leg for a couple of runs.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length angling away from the batter, Angelo MathewsÂ takes his guard down and lets it fly in the hands of the keeper.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Angelo Mathews, On aÂ length around middle, Angelo MathewsÂ pushes this back to the mid off fielder for no run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Angelo Mathews, Wide! Full and way too wide outside off, Angelo MathewsÂ leaves this for the keeper.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Angelo Mathews, Fuller one outside off, Angelo MathewsÂ leaves this for the keeper.

Birthday boy, Angelo MathewsÂ comes out to the middle now.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Back of a length angling away from the batter, Kusal MendisÂ gets tentative with his footwork and gets beaten on his outside edge.Â

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller one outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ pushes this to mid off for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Good length delivery around middle, Pathum NissankaÂ gets behind the line of it and defends this for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Short and wide of off, Pathum NissankaÂ punches this one bounce towards the fielder at extra cover for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Four! That is a cracker of a stroke. Back of a length around middle, Pathum NissankaÂ rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.Â

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Four! He has changed his gears here. On a length around off, Pathum NissankaÂ gets on his toes and punches this through the gap at cover region for a boundary.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, Back of a length around middle, Kusal MendisÂ pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, On a length around middle, Pathum NissankaÂ pushes this to mid off for no run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller one around middle, Pathum NissankaÂ nudges this to square leg for no run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Good length delivery around off, Pathum NissankaÂ defends this back to the bowler.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Four! Overpitched delivery in the slot outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ couldn't ask for a better freebee, he plays the cover drive to perfection and adds four more runs to the total.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, On a length around pads, Pathum NissankaÂ looks to flick but gets a deflection off his pads as the keeper collects this. A loud appeal for nothing here from the fielding side.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, On a length around middle, Pathum NissankaÂ tucks this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, Four! Overpitched delivery asking for trouble outside off, Kusal MendisÂ leans towards this and plays the cover drive to perfection for a boundary. This will give a lot of confidence to the dynamic batter.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, On a length outside off, Kusal MendisÂ leaves this all alone for the keeper.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, Good length delivery shaping away from the batter, Kusal MendisÂ looks to guide this to third man but gets beaten on his outside edge.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, On a length outside off, Kusal MendisÂ leaves this for the keeper to collect.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller one on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ nudges this to long leg for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller one outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ drives this to mid off for no run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Four! Fuller length deliveryÂ around the pads this time, Kusal MendisÂ leans to it and flicks this to the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.Â

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Fuller one on off, Kusal MendisÂ pushes this back to the bowler for no run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller one on middle and leg line, Pathum NissankaÂ glances this towards deep mid-wicket region for 3 runs here. Mujeeb Ur RahmanÂ chases this all the way to the fence and save 1 run for his team.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Pathum NissankaÂ keeps it out to the leg side.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Overpitched and on off, Pathum NissankaÂ mistimes his drive towards mid off.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, On a length around off, Pathum NissankaÂ blocks this out.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ strays away from his line and serves this full but way outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ leaves it alone. Wided.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis,Â On a length outside off, Kusal MendisÂ looks to cut but gets late and gets beaten to it.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, Back of a length on middle, Kusal MendisÂ pulls this to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, Length dragged back a bit on off, Kusal MendisÂ taps this to point for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, Wide! Full and way too wide outside off, Kusal MendisÂ leaves this.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, On a length on off, Kusal MendisÂ pushes this to cover point for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, Good length delivery just wide of off, Kusal MendisÂ cuts this to point for no run.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Good length delivery just outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ guides this to third man for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Fuller one on middle, Kusal MendisÂ defends this towards the on side.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller delivery wide of off, Pathum NissankaÂ plays the cover drive to perfection but an exceptional effort in the field by skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi at mid offÂ saves 3 runs for his team as he stretches full length to his left to get some hand on this.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Leg bye. On a length around pads, Kusal MendisÂ looks to flick this to fine leg but gets hit on his pads and takes a single as the ball travels to the left of the keeper.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Inswinging Yorker to welcome Kusal MendisÂ on the crease. He defends this back towards the bowler.

Kusal MendisÂ walks out to bat at number 3.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dimuth Karunaratne, ! EDGED AND TAKEN AT SECOND SLIP. On a length just outside off, shaping away from the left-handed Dimuth Karunaratne, he looks to cut it late but gets an outside edge that flies towards Rahmat ShahÂ at second slip and he makes no mistake and collects this clean and safe.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller one pitched up on off, Dimuth KarunaratneÂ solidly defends this off the front foot.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, On a length around off, Pathum NissankaÂ punches this back towards the bowler for no run to end the second.

Slight Halt! Dimuth KarunaratneÂ has been hit around his right elbowÂ with the ball while trying to make his ground. The physio is in to check on him and puts on a protective band. We are ready to continue.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller one swinging away from the right-hander, Pathum NissankaÂ defends this towards short cover.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Full and wide outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ decides not to poke at it as the keeper collects this.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length delivery outside off, Pathum NissankaÂ gets on his toes and defends this back towards the bowler.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller delivery in middle, Pathum NissankaÂ blocks it out solidly towards mid on.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller one outside off, Dimuth KarunaratneÂ gives it a good look and leaves this for the keeper to collect.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dimuth Karunaratne, ! First boundary of the game. Bread and butter stuff for the batter here. Overpitched delivery on the pads, Dimuth KarunaratneÂ just flicks this for a boundary towards deep mid-wicket region.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller one around middle, Dimuth KarunaratneÂ drills this straight to the fielder at mid on for no run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Dimuth Karunaratne, Good length delivery outside off, shaping away from the batter, Dimuth KarunaratneÂ pushes this to short cover for no run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, On a length around middle, Pathum NissankaÂ nudges this softly towards the mid-wicket regionÂ and takes a single.Â

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller delivery on off-stump line, Pathum NissankaÂ drives this back towards the bowler for no run.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Wide! We are up and running with a wide down leg. Fuller one dow leg, Pathum NissankaÂ looks to flick but misses out.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Good length delivery around middle, Pathum NissankaÂ tucks this to short mid-wicket region. Dimuth KarunaratneÂ was keen on a single that was never on offer and gets away as the throw hits him rather than the wickets on the non-striking end.

Azmatullah OmarzaiÂ to share the attack.

Done with the pre-match formalities! AfghanistanÂ players are in a huddle and they spread out to take their respective field positions. Pathum NissankaÂ and Dimuth KarunaratneÂ are the two openers for Sri Lanka. Fazalhaq FarooqiÂ has the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

Dasun Shanaka, the captain of Sri LankaÂ says that he would have bowled first but theÂ deck looks really nice and they are happy to bat. Adds the experience of Dimuth KarunaratneÂ will help at the top and they are looking forward to it. Mentions that Dushan HemanthaÂ and Matheesha PathiranaÂ are the two debutants for them.

We are moments away from the game but before that, the players line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Afghanistan's first followed by the national anthem of Sri Lanka.

Hashmatullah ShahidiÂ (AfghanistanÂ Skipper)Â says they would like to bowl first. He adds that the wicket looks fresh and it will help the bowlers in the first hour and so. He also adds that the exclusion of Rashid is a big miss but the team does not lack quality and they are pumped up for this. He closes by saying that the team is constantly improving and they are up for it this time around.

Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Dasun Shanaka (C), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara.

AfghanistanÂ have won the toss and they have decided to bowl first.