Haris Rauf takes five wickets as Pakistan thrash Afghanistan in opening ODI
Fast-bowler Haris Rauf took five wickets as Pakistan thrashed Afghanistan by 142-runs in the opening one-day international in Hambantota on Tuesday.
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Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, Live Score: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman Depart As Pakistan Go 2 Down Early vs Afghanistan
AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI Live: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Hambantota. Mohammad Nawaz misses out for Pakistan as Usama Mir gets the nod ahead in the playing XI. For Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad returns to the side. This is the first bilateral series between the two teams and comes as preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup tournaments. The remaining two matches are in Colombo on Thursday and Saturday. (Live Scorecard)
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates: Bangladesh On Top, Afghanistan Go 8 Down
BAN vs AFG, 3rd ODI, Live Updates:Afghanistan have lost eight wickets in the third ODI against Bangladesh.Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday, at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. Afghanistan have already clinched the series with a 2-0 lead and will look for a clean sweep. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be aiming to end on a high note. Earlier on Saturday, Afghanistan registered a massive 142-run victory in the second ODI match. (Live Scorecard)
Afghanistan Beat Bangladesh In Rain-Hit First ODI
Opener Ibrahim Zadran struck 41 not out as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 17 runs on DLS method in a rain-shortened first one-day international in Chittagong on Wednesday. Rain prevented further play at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium after Afghanistan reached 83-2 in 21.4 overs, chasing a target of 164 runs in 43 overs.
BAN vs AFG, One-off Test: Bangladesh Tighten Grip On Afghanistan, 8 Wickets Away From Victory
Afghanistan lost two quick wickets Friday, trailing Bangladesh by 616 runs at stumps after centuries from Najmul Hossain and Mominul Haque gave the hosts a third straight day of dominance in their one-off Test. Bangladesh declared their second innings at 425-4 an hour into the third session in Dhaka and could earn the distinction of cricket's second-largest Test victory margin when play resumes. With two full days left in the Test, the chances of a face-saving conclusion by Afghanistan immediately dimmed after Shoriful Islam trapped opener Ibrahim Zadran for a duck off the first ball of the innings.
SL vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Dushmantha Chameera Stars As Sri Lanka Thrash Afghanistan To Win Series 2-1
Half-centuries by Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka made short work of Afghanistan in a nine-wicket drubbing that clinched a 2-1 ODI series win for the hosts Wednesday. Sri Lanka eased to 120 with 34 overs to spare in Hambantota, after a fast-bowling attack led by man-of-the-match Dushmantha Chameera had demolished the hapless Afghan top order. It was just the boost Sri Lanka needed before heading off for a qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe, with two remaining slots up for grabs for the World Cup.
Sri Lanka Square ODI Series With 132-Run Win Over Afghanistan
Quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera stormed back into the Sri Lankan team to power their 132-run win over Afghanistan at Hambantota on Sunday and square the three-match one-day international series. Having amassed a target of 324, the Sri Lankan bowlers skittled out the tourists for 191 inside 43 overs for their biggest win in ODIs over Afghanistan. Chameera, returning to the side after a seven-month layoff after ankle surgery, bowled a couple of hostile spells to finish with two for 18.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Ruled Out Of Opening ODIs Against Sri Lanka
Star spinner Rashid Khan will be sidelined for Afghanistan's opening two matches of the three-ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a lower back injury. Rashid Khan is set to miss the first two ODIs of the series against Sri Lanka but is expected to return for the third and final match, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed. The team physio's assessment stated, "Rashid will remain under full medical observation and is expected to return for the final ODI on June 7."