Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd Match, Group B, Asia Cup, 2018 - CommentarySL vs AFG, 3rd Match, Group B, Asia Cup, 2018 - Commentary

Harsha Bhogle: So much admiration for what Afghanistan are doing. They controlled this game from the beginning.

Ritesh Kuwar: Has someone cursed this Asia Cup, that all the matches would be one-sided?

Harsha Bhogle: Oh Sri Lanka! Finding ways of getting out and slipping from promising situations. You have to be better than this. With such a heritage, there have to be enough good players around.

supriya: @Cricbuzz, Can you explain the scenarios if Sri Lanka lose the match against Afghanistan? -- Sri Lanka out of the tournament; Bangladesh and Afghanistan through to the next stage (Super Four)

Anshuman (@AGtheallinone): Passing the yo-yo test does not guarantee you a win in cricket! QED! Rise of Afghanistan has been a sensation!

Srivaradhan: Angelo has to sort out his issues with running b/w the wickets. It's troubling the team and it's very disheartening to see this from the captain.

Mani: One thing that you don't want be right now is a Sri Lankan cricket fan.

Pavan: "Afghanistan are not an underdogs anymore."

Siddharth Pai: "Rashid Khan has made it a tradition to take wickets in the very first over of his spell. Legend in making!"

Shrey: "Desperate to see Rashid Khan come into the attack." ---- He was warming up, we should see him soon.

kamal: "Where is Rashid Khan?" ------ Asia wants to know

Harsha Bhogle: Match level at this stage given Sri Lanka have an extra batsman. Tharanga's form encouraging. Must make most of Naib's overs

Joseph Xavier: Am I the only person thinks that Afghanistan can promote Rashid Khan? Maybe he is also suitable for being the pinch-hitter.

Harsha Bhogle: Big few overs coming up. If Afghanistan can sneak up to 250, Sri Lanka will get jittery....

Gowtam Reddy P: Exciting last 10 overs coming up. What mature batting this is from Afghanistan! Clearly shows how they well have improved over the years.

Jayant: This might be the 'Coming of Age' innings for Afghanistan in terms of their batting.

Akash Bhandwalkar: I strongly feel Nabi should play at 5. Such a cool head on his shoulders, can absorb the pressure and others can play around him well in the middle overs.

Upendra: One brings two. Sri Lanka right back into the game.

Akash Bhandwalkar: Patience is much needed for Afghanistan. They have got off to a very good start, no need of rash shots now. They should keep going until 40 overs.

Anant: It's good to see that now there are 5 teams who are real contenders for the Cup unlike a decade ago when only India, Pak and Srilanka were the big powers.

Parul: Sr Lanka's downfall from a mighty opponent to a depleting side is the biggest turnaround of this decade apart from Steve Smith's from an average leggie to a world class batsman. .

Mehul Jain: Afghan batsmen look equally vulnerable to spin, just like they exploit the weaknesses against others.

@AGtheallinone: Shahzad is reminding me of Gayle..only 4/6..bang bang! #cbhaveyoursay

@jshrikant54: Given the quality and variety of spin bowling Afghanistan have, anything close to 250 or above will take hell of an effort from Lankans, specially after that debacle against Bangladesh #CBhaveyoursay

Yashaswee: So here i can explain you the reason of empty stands: offices, schools go on until 5 and 2 respectively. And majority of the subcontinent people in Abu Dhabi would be busy with their office schedules

Vikas Das: Are we in for an upset? Afghanistan motoring along against SL in the first five overs, and if they continue in this merry way, who knows the glorious uncertainties of the game could see Afghan boys outclassing the 1996 champions.

Aniketh: This is an important match for both the teams here. A win for the Afghans would have them believe that they belong here in the international stage and a win for Sri Lanka would boost their morale and keep their hopes alive.

@RahulKa64389223: Would be really interesting to see Sri Lanka's approach here, they know it is a must win game for them and their pride is on the line. If this doesn't bring out the best in them, then nothing can. #CBhaveyoursay

@tc_tushar92: Are the stands in ground empty today as well? :D #CBhaveyoursay #SLvsAFG -- Well, pretty much yeah! Afghanistan supporters though have turned up in decent numbers and Shahzad is doing everything he can to keep them entertained.

Harsha Bhogle: This is an unsettled Sri Lankan team but also one that is low on confidence given their record in recent times. And so, the fear of an early exit will be preying on them.

Altamash Naik: It is gonna be a huge ask for Sri Lanka even after being the favorites here. Their form (not individual)as a team has been deplorable. On other hand Afghanistan has been carrying around a lot of confidence. Their players are in top form as well (Rashid, Mujeeb, Shahzad). #CBhaveyoursay

@akash4589: It would be really interesting to see how Afghani spinners bowl in this match. It would give us an idea how far Afghanistan would go in this tournament and what impact they will have. #CBhaveyoursay

@sandychetty14: Waiting for Dananjaya spell. He could be the match winner for SL this match. #CBhaveyoursay

Karthik: How things have changed for both the teams since 2014. SL - From being champions to being on the verge of elimination. Afghanistan - From being an associate nation to one of the strong contenders in this Asia Cup.

@Ashishd08901802: So Nabi is playing as a spinner.But I guess he is no mug with the bat.With the experience that he has, pushing him up the batting order won't be a bad idea for Afghanistan. #CBhaveyoursay

Harsha: Sri Lanka need to win this atleast to keep cricket alive in their country. It's quite disappointing to see a country which produced iconic players like Sanga, Murali, Mahela is at its worst phase in cricket.

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