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Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024

<p>The gripping 1st T20I concluded with Afghanistan falling short by just 4 runs, unable to chase down the crucial 14 runs in the final 12 deliveries against Sri Lanka</p>

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SL vs AFG: MS Dhoni-groomed weapon neutralises Afghanistan with 4-fer, Hasaranga displays all-round brilliance as Sri Lanka win 1st T20I by 4 runs

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1st T20I, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri

SL vs AFG: MS Dhoni-groomed weapon neutralises Afghanistan with 4-fer, Hasaranga displays all-round brilliance as Sri Lanka win 1st T20I by 4 runs

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Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

Sat 17 February, 19:00:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to field

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri

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Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 21

SL
206/6 (20.0 ov)

AFG
209/5 (20.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 3 runs

Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 19

SL
187/6 (20.0 ov)

AFG
115 (17.0 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 72 runs

Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Feb 14

SL
267/3 (35.2 ov)

AFG
266 (48.2 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Prageeth Rambukwella (SL), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)

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SL vs AFG: MS Dhoni-groomed weapon neutralises Afghanistan with 4-fer, Hasaranga displays all-round brilliance as Sri Lanka win 1st T20I by 4 runs

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Stats

1st T20I, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri

SL vs AFG: MS Dhoni-groomed weapon neutralises Afghanistan with 4-fer, Hasaranga displays all-round brilliance as Sri Lanka win 1st T20I by 4 runs

Match Details

Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

Sat 17 February, 19:00:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to field

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 21

SL206/6 (20.0 ov)

AFG209/5 (20.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 3 runs

Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 19

SL187/6 (20.0 ov)

AFG115 (17.0 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 72 runs

Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Feb 14

SL267/3 (35.2 ov)

AFG266 (48.2 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets

Umpires

UmpirePrageeth Rambukwella (SL), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)

RefereeChris Broad (ENG)

News updates

SL vs AFG: MS Dhoni-groomed weapon neutralises Afghanistan with 4-fer, Hasaranga displays all-round brilliance as Sri Lanka win 1st T20I by 4 runs

SL
206/6 (20.0 ov)

AFG
209/5 (20.0 ov)

SL
187/6 (20.0 ov)

AFG
115 (17.0 ov)

SL
267/3 (35.2 ov)

AFG
266 (48.2 ov)

Umpire
Prageeth Rambukwella (SL), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)