Sri Lanka through to Asia Cup Super 4 stage after two-run win over Afghanistan
Sri Lanka held their nerve to edge a two-run win over Afghanistan and qualify for the Asia Cup Super 4 stage on Tuesday.
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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka Advance To Super 4 Breaking Afghanistan Hearts
Mohammad Nabi's game changing 65 off 32 balls came to nothing as Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling two-run win over an audacious Afghanistan to qualify for the Super4s of the Asia Cup in Lahore on Tuesday. Kusal Mendis' high-quality 92 had pushed Sri Lanka to 291 for eight at the Gadaffi Stadium. Due to their inferior run rate, Afghanistan needed to chase down 292 in 37.1 overs and Nabi put them on the cusp of a famous win by smashing the fastest half-century by an Afghanistan batter in ODIs. In what turned out to be a riveting finish, the qualifying equation came down to 15 runs needed off seven balls and Rashid Khan increased the heart rate on either side of the dressing rooms by finding three fours off left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage in the 37th over.
"It Can Be A Bit Worrying...": Sunil Gavaskar Underlines KL Rahul's Challenge Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023
The inclusion of KL Rahul in India's squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 resulted in a massive debate among fans and experts. Rahul did not enjoy a great run of form in 2023 and he was missing from action since Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as he suffered a thigh injury. The right-hander made his return to the side for Asia Cup 2023 but he once again ended up missing two matches due to a niggle. Questions have often been asked about the backing that Rahul has received over the years from the team management and legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar has an interesting explanation.
Team India Among Bottom 3 In The World In This Aspect - Stats Reveal
India has a concerning statistic to their name in ODIs ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home from October 5 onwards, as they have the second-lowest catch efficiency among the top 10 ranked teams since the 2019 edition of World Cup in England. During the start of India's crucial Asia Cup clash against Nepal, the Indian team dropped some easy catches. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, among India's best and most agile fielders, and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, dropped these catches.
Asia Cup 2023 - Super Four, Final Matches To Stay In Colombo: Report
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Tuesday decided to keep the Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo itself as the weather in the Sri Lankan capital has shown signs of improvement. It has been speculated over the last few days that the Super 4 and final games of the Asia Cup could be shifted to Hambantota after heavy rains lashed Colombo. The PTI has been informed that the ACC held parleys with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the official broadcaster before arriving at the decision to keep the matches in Colombo itself.
"Repeatedly Pointed Out Rains...": Najam Sethi Lashes Out At BCCI For Ignoring His Asia Cup Pleas
Team India qualified for the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup after they defeated Nepal by 10 wickets (DLS method) on Monday. After coming a washed out clash against Pakistan on Saturday, the Rohit Sharma-led side once again had to face the wrath of the weather as rain played a spoilsport. However, this time the result ended in the favour of Team India as they chased down the revised target of 145 runs in 20.1 overs. The regular rainfall in Sri Lanka has been topic of discussion as it has been affecting the match results.
"Concerns Related To Security, Economic Situation...": Jay Shah On Why Asia Cup Was Moved Out Of Pakistan
The Asia Cup 2023 was supposed to take place in Pakistan but the BCCI was not in favour of the arrangement and after extensive talks, a hybrid model was agreed upon where Pakistan would host four matches and nine matches (including all India matches) were to be held in Sri Lanka. However, with rain playing spoilsport in a number of matches taking place in Sri Lanka, the organisers have come under criticism for moving the tournament from Pakistan. Former Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Najam Sethi also lashed out at BCCI secretary Jay Shah for ignoring his request to host the matches in UAE.
Colombo's Asia Cup Matches Likely To Be Shifted To Hambantota
The Super Four games and the final of the Asia Cup are likely to be shifted from Colombo to the deep southern district of Hambantota, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) sources said on Tuesday. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to make an announcement later in the day. The decision has been made in view of the heavy rains in the capital city as well as in the central town of Kandy. Both of India's matches have been affected by rain. The much anticipated India-Pakistan clash at the Pallekele stadium in Kandy was called off after one innings due to heavy downpour on Saturday, while India's match against Nepal on Monday was also truncated due to rain.