World Cup 2019, AFG vs SL in pictures: Sri Lanka bowlers deliver morale-lifting victory

Sri Lanka bowlers successfully defended 186 after rain forced the match to be reduced to 41 overs.

Published : Jun 06, 2019 22:56 IST

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Sri Lanka celebrates its victory against Afghanistan on June 4 at Cardiff in Wales.

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Kusal Perera top scored for Sri Lanka with a 81-ball 78.

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Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi rattled Lanka's top order as he clinched a four-for.

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Nuwan Pradeep was adjudged the 'Man of the Match' for his match-winning four-for. He finished with an economy rate of 3.44

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Afghanistan's Najibullah Zadran contributed 43 with the bat. He was the highest-scorer for his side.

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Sri Lanka celebrates its victory against Afghanistan on June 4 at Cardiff in Wales.
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