Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka

Kusal Mendis (W)

Dhananjaya de Silva

Sadeera Samarawickrama

Charith Asalanka

Wanindu Hasaranga (C)

Angelo Mathews

Dasun Shanaka

Maheesh Theekshana

Binura Fernando

Matheesha Pathirana

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W)

Hazratullah Zazai

Ibrahim Zadran (C)

Gulbadin Naib

Azmatullah Omarzai

Najibullah Zadran

Mohammad Nabi

Karim Janat

Noor Ahmad

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Naveen-ul-Haq

Abdullah Ahmadzai

Abdul Malik

Afsar Khan Zazai

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Said Bahir Shah Mehboob

Bashir Ahmad

Bilal Sami

Darwish Abdul Rasooli

Fareed Ahmad Malik

Farmanullah Safi

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Ibrahim Zadran

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

Ikram Alikhil

Imran Mir

Ismat Alam

Khalil Gurbaz

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Nangeyalia Kharote Khan

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Qais Ahmad Kamawal

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmat Shah Zurmati

Rashid Khan Arman

Sediqullah Atal

Shahidullah Kamal

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Wafiullah Stanikzai Tarakhil

Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

Zubaid Akbari

Asitha Madusanka Fernando

Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa

Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka

Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka

Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva

Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka

Dunith Nethmika Wellalage

Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha

Pathira Vasan Dushmantha Chameera

Kiribathgala Kankanamalage Eshan Malinga Dharmasena

Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi

Jeffrey Dexter Francis Vandersay

Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage Kamil Mishara

Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis

Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis

Mathurage Don Kusal Janith Perera

Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana

Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Pathum Nissanka Silva

Pavan Rathnayake

Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage

Wedagedara Sadeera Rashen Samarawickrama

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

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Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024

<p>Sri Lankan spin sensation Wanindu Hasaranga secured his place as the second-fastest bowler to the 100-wicket mark in T20Is, reaching the milestone in his 63rd match. </p>

Sri Lanka's T20I captain Wanindu Hasaranga. 

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SL vs AFG: After Wanindu Hasaranga breaks Lasith Malinga's record, a look at fastest bowlers to complete 100 wickets in T20Is; check list here

<p>Angelo Mathews' explosive innings of an unbeaten 42 runs off just 22 balls, including 2 fours and 4 sixes, propelled Sri Lanka to a competitive total of 187/6 in their allotted 20 overs.</p>

Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I on February 19.

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SL vs AFG: All-round masterclass from Angelo Mathews and Wanindu Hasaranga rolls out easy win for Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I against Afghanistan

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T20 World Cup: After gunning down India by 76 runs, Aiden Markram highlighted how South Africa batters dropped the ego and prioritised efficiency over flashy stroke play

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South Africa crushed India by 76 runs

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T20 World Cup 2026: Suryakumar Yadav-led India suffered a 76-run defeat in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa.

South Africa defeated India by 76 runs. 

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T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in their first T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

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India's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal qualification chances have taken a big hit after suffering a massive 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super 8 clash

India surrendered to South Africa by 76 runs in their first Super 8 clash

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South Africa bulldozed India by 76 runs in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash in Ahmedabad. India failed to chase down the massive 188-run target and were folded for just 111

South Africa rocked India by 76 runs in their Super 8 clash

South Africa bowled out India for 111 while defending 178-run target

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An arrest marks a major development in the tragic case involving independent wrestler Lars Luger and his mother, as authorities reveal new details in the investigation.

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A UFC star ignites controversy after launching a sharp public attack on Khamzat Chimaev’s latest ambitions, raising questions about the champion’s next move.

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Rafael Nadal’s latest off-court move sparks an unexpected reaction from a US Olympic champion, adding a fresh twist to his post-tennis journey.

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Arthur Fils shares an honest reflection after his Qatar Open final clash with Carlos Alcaraz, offering insight into his mindset following a high-stakes defeat.

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LA Lakers honor a franchise legend with a powerful tribute ahead of their highly anticipated clash against the Boston Celtics.

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SL vs AFG: After Wanindu Hasaranga breaks Lasith Malinga's record, a look at fastest bowlers to complete 100 wickets in T20Is; check list here

SL vs AFG: All-round masterclass from Angelo Mathews and Wanindu Hasaranga rolls out easy win for Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I against Afghanistan