Abu Dhabi, 18 September (). In the very important match of Group B of Asia Cup 2025, Mohammad Nabi has strengthened Afghanistan’s position against Sri Lanka by scoring explosive half -century. Batting first, Afghanistan has given Sri Lanka a target of 170 runs.
After winning the toss, Afghanistan’s situation came out to bat first and the team lost 6 wickets for 79 runs in 12.1 overs. It was here that Mohammad Nabi took the front with Rashid Khan. The two shared a 35 -run partnership for the seventh wicket. Rashid Khan was the attraction of this partnership. He was dismissed by 24 runs off 23 balls. When Rashid’s wicket fell, Afghanistan scored 7 wickets for 114 runs in 17.1 overs. After this, the prophet took over the front. He looked calm in the 18th over. Nabi scored 17 runs in 19 overs. After the end of 19 overs, Afghanistan had 137 runs for 7 wickets. The prophet was playing 29 runs off 15 balls.
Dunith Vellag came with the 20th over. The prophet hit 5 consecutive sixes in this over. During this, he completed his half -century off 20 balls. He was run out in an attempt to take two runs off the last ball. 32 runs were scored in the last over. Nabi played a memorable innings of 60 runs with the help of 6 sixes and 3 fours off 22 balls to 169 for 8 wickets.
Earlier, Afghanistan once again had a disappointing start. Rahmanullah Gurbaz 14 and Sedikullah Atal 18 were dismissed. Karim Jannat was promoted and sent to third place, but he was dismissed by 1 run off 3 balls. Ibrahim Jadaran scored 24 off 27 balls. Darvesh Rasuli 9 and Ajmatullah Umarzai were dismissed for 6 runs. Noor Ahmed remained unbeaten after scoring 6 runs.
Sri Lanka’s right -handed fast bowler Nuwan Tushara broke Afghanistan’s batting back. The 31 -year -old bowler took 4 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs. Tushara took important wickets of Gurbaz, Atal, Jannat and Rashid Khan.
The victory in this match is very important for Afghanistan. To make a place in Super 4, Afghanistan will have to register a big win over Sri Lanka. The winning score of 170 is not going to be easy for Sri Lanka.
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