Super 12 Group 1: Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out of the tournament with an easy win
The Sri Lankan Cricket Team produced a dominating performance as they defeated Afghanistan in a do-or-die encounter played at the Gabba, Brisbane on Tuesday. Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and decided to bat first. Rahmatullah Gurbaz showed intent putting pressure on Lankan bowlers right from the word go while Usman Ghani struggled. Lahiru Kumara got breakthrough dismissing dangerous Gurbaz with a stunning delivery shattering the stumps. At the end of the first six overs, Afghanistan openers made 42 for 0. Soon after the field restrictions got over, Lahiru Kumara shattered Gurbaz's stumps to give Lankan team breakthrough. Gurbaz and Ghani added 42 runs for the opening wicket. Lankan bowlers kept a check on Ibrahim Zadran and Ghani not able to rotate the strike. Hasranaga dismissed Ghani with a simple catch to Shanaka at the boundary. Lankan bowlers kept a tight lid on the Afghanistan batters despite poor fielding effort. Lahiru Kumara dismissed Ibrahim Zadran...