'No upsets' as Afghanistan crush Sri Lanka in Asia Cup opener
Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi on Saturday said his team will be no pushovers in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament after a crushing eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the opening match.
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Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka in Asia Cup opener
Afghanistan stunned Sri Lanka by eight wickets with almost half the overs in hand in the opening game of the Asia Cup T20 tournament in Dubai on Saturday.
Sommer heroics see Gladbach hold on for draw at Bayern
Berlin — DEU Berlin, Aug 27, 2022 Agence France Presse: Borussia Moenchengladbach maintained their strong recent record against Bayern Munich with an outstanding performance from ‘keeper Yann Sommer securing a 1-1 away draw on Saturday. Gladbach have performed better than any other Bundesliga club against Munich in recent seasons, with two wins and a draw in the 2021-22 season.
Arsenal rallies to beat Fulham 2-1 and stay perfect
LONDON: Arsenal defender Gabriel made up for a defensive howler by scoring a late winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Fulham that maintained the Gunners’ perfect start to the English Premier League on Saturday. Having gifted Fulham the lead in the second half, Gabriel was on hand to score from close range after a corner in the 86th minute to complete the comeback for Arsenal. Fulham led against the run of play in the 56th when Gabriel dawdled on the ball in his own area.
Fazalhaq Farooqi stars as Afghanistan hammer Sri Lanka in Asia Cup opener
Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament on Saturday. Afghanistan elected to field and bundled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 105, a total their batsmen overhauled in 10.1 overs in Dubai. Left-hander Hazratullah Zazai, unbeaten on 37, and wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanllah Gurbaz, who hit 40, put on 83 runs for the opening wicket to build on the dominance started by the bowlers.
Asia Cup: Fazalhaq Farooqi Stars As Afghanistan Hammer Sri Lanka By 8 Wickets
Fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi returned bowling figures of 3-11 to help Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the opening match of the Asia Cup on Saturday. Afghanistan elected to field and bundled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 105, a total their batsmen overhauled in 10.1 overs in Dubai. Left-hander Hazratullah Zazai, unbeaten on 37, and wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanllah Gurbaz, who hit 40, put on 83 runs for the opening wicket to build on the dominance started by the bowlers.
DRS Howler Sparks Controversy In Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup Clash
As the Asia Cup 2022 kicked off with Afghanistan taking on Sri Lanka, it did not take long for controversy to strike. After Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and opted to field, there was an instant adrenaline rush as pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi struck with the final two deliveries of the first over of the match. Rocked by the early wickets, Sri Lanka would have banked on the reliable Pathum Nissanka to steady the ship. But off the final delivery of the next over, Nissanka was given out caught behind off Naveen-ul-Haq.