Sri Lanka edge past Afghanistan in a rain-curtailed low-scoring thriller

After being bowled out for 201, Sri Lanka restricted Afghanistan to just 152 to claim a 34-run win at Cardiff.

Rain changed the complexion of the chase for Afghanistan | AP

Updated on:

04 Jun 2019, 7:54 pm

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Kusal Perera's 78 set the perfect platform for Sri Lanka | AP

Lahiru Thirimanne's dismissal instigated a collapse | AP

From 144/1, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 201 | AP

Nabi was the star as he finished with figures of 4/20 | AP

Dawlat Zadran and Hamid Hassan also chipped in | AP

Rashid Khan picked up two, including the last wicket to fall | AP

Afghanistan never quite got going as Nuwan Pradeep ran through the top-order and finished with 4/31 | AP

Not to be outdone, Malinga cleaned up the tail to secure the win as he ended with 3/39 | AP

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