SL vs AFG 2nd ODI Live Score: Sri Lanka Win Toss, Opt To Bat First

After losing the first ODI against Afghanistan by 6 wickets, Sri Lanka look to regroup and prevent an early series defeat as the two teams square off in the second ODI on Sunday. The first match truly showed what the Afghans are capable of in the 50-over format, especially in a World Cup year. It was Afghanistan's second-highest run-chase in the format on the international circuit. Sri Lanka haven't managed to get their combination right for a while now. That would be their prime focus against Afghanistan in the second ODI. (LIVE Scorecard)

For the hosts, Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva emerged as big positives, as they made the hosts reach a good total. Their bowling unit failed to deliver their A game and they will look to win this one and level the series. Can they do it? Or will the visitors clinch the series? We shall find out soon. Toss and team news coming shortly...

Hello and a warm welcome to the second game of the ODI series from Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka. The hosts did not quite get the start they wanted and they will look to bounce back in this one.  Afghanistan had a clinical beginning to the series, securing an emphatic victory in the first ODI. They thoroughly outclassed the Lankans across departments and will aim at taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. 

...MATCH DAY...

It is now time for the 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. It was a well contested first game between the two sides with the visitors coming out on top thanks to a brilliant knock by Ibrahim Zadran who fell agonizingly short of a brilliant ton and he was well-supported by the likes of Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi. Sri Lanka too had a good