Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st Match, Group B, Asia Cup, 2022 - CommentarySL vs AFG, 1st Match, Group B, Asia Cup, 2022 - Commentary

Afghanistan won by 8 wkts

Sri Lanka

105(19.4)

Afghanistan

106/2(10.1)

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Utsav Amitendu Agarwal: For a lot of time Afghanistan have been the rising team in World cricket. This Asia Cup, they can definitely stamp their authority, they have all the resources and they have done really well to restrict SL today to a small total.

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Ron: SriLanka 9 down and Rashid does not have a wicket. That's some performance from Afghani lads

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Vishal: @Priyanshu. That would only increase the amount of Dew in the 2nd Innings and favour the chasing side even more. It is difficult to strike a balance in the UAE between starting after sunset but early enough to reduce the dew

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Priyanshu Poddar: Yet again we have the UAE tracks favouring the team bowling first massively. Something seriously needs to be done about this, say delaying the start by 30 minutes or so, as this is a real dampener for fans anticipating a high octane clash.

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Kunal Mehta: Afghanistan should be having more games and series against the top teams to gain better experience. They have a very interesting and potent squad. Also, since they have been consistently obtaining automatic qualifications in the World Cup. Who knows we may see them in the Champions Trophy soon!

Mustafa Moudi: Fun Fact: The Head Coaches of both these sides - Chris Silverwood (SL) and Graham Thorpe (Afg) worked together as the Head Coach and the Batting Coach respectively for England until the last year. Excited for their face-off !!!