SL vs AFG, Only Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: Sri Lanka v Afghanistan Test - Men
Venue: Colombo
Date & Time: Feb 2, 2024, 10:00 AM
MATCH DETAILS
  • Venue

    Colombo

  • Series

    Sri Lanka v Afghanistan Test - Men

  • Toss

    Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl.

  • Umpire

    Christopher Brown , Michael Gough

  • Match Referee

    Chris Broad

  • Tv Umpire

    Alexander Wharf

  • Man of the Match

    -

SL
439/10 (109.2)
&
56/0 (7.2)
AFG
198/10 (62.4)
&
296/10 (112.3)
CRR: Day 4
Sri Lanka win by 10 wickets

Key Stats

Partnership 56 (45)
Extra 2
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Dimuth Karunaratne 32 22 3 1 145.45
Nishan Madushka 22 23 4 0 95.65
Bowler O M R W Econ
Qais Ahmad 0.2 0 8 0 24

7.1 Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne

4

FOUR! Qais Ahmad to Dimuth Karunaratne. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. One more of those will do for Sri Lanka.

Over
7
0 1 0 1 3 1
6
SL
56 / 0
Dimuth Karunaratne
32(22)
Nishan Madushka
22(23)
Zia-ur-Rehman
3-0-12-0

6.6 Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka

0

Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.

6.5 Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne

1 lb

Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, hit pad to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kamawal.

6.4 Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne

0

Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to third slip for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.

6.3 Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka

1

Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Kamawal.

6.2 Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne

3

Nijat Masood to Dimuth Karunaratne. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 3 runs, fielded by Zadran.

6.1 Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka

1

Nijat Masood to Nishan Madushka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.

Over
6
6 0 2 0 1 0 4
13
SL
56 / 0
Dimuth Karunaratne
32(22)
Nishan Madushka
22(23)
Zia-ur-Rehman
3-0-12-0

5.6 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

6

SIX! Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs. Has been troubled by the short ball this over but not this time. Belted into the crowd.

5.5 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

0

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Khil.

5.4 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

2

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Short, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Kamawal.

5.3 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

0

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Short, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Ahmadzai.

5.3 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

1 nb

No ball Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Short, down leg side on the back foot cutting, Gloved and it was a no ball, fielded by Khil.

5.2 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

0

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Short, to leg on the back foot pulling, bat-pad back to bowler for no runs.

5.1 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

4

FOUR! Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs. He got in an awkward position and got lucky as it flew for four.

Over
5
0 0 4 0 0 4
8
SL
56 / 0
Dimuth Karunaratne
32(22)
Nishan Madushka
22(23)
Zia-ur-Rehman
3-0-12-0

4.6 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai.

4.5 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.

4.4 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

4

FOUR! Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Strong shot. Danced down and smashed it.

4.3 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Arm length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

4.2 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, bat-pad for no runs, fielded by Khil.

4.1 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

4

FOUR! Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Lovely timing as the bowler erred slightly on the short side.

Over
4
2 0 1 2 1 2
8
SL
56 / 0
Dimuth Karunaratne
32(22)
Nishan Madushka
22(23)
Zia-ur-Rehman
3-0-12-0

3.6 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

2

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to cover for 2 runs, fielded by Akbar.

3.5 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

0

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Masood.

3.4 Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka

1

Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Safi.

3.3 Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka

2

Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Kamawal.

3.2 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

1

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Masood.

3.1 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

2

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Zurmatai.

Over
3
0 1 0 1 1 0
3
SL
56 / 0
Dimuth Karunaratne
32(22)
Nishan Madushka
22(23)
Zia-ur-Rehman
3-0-12-0

2.6 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.

2.5 Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne

1

Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne. Stock ball back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.

2.4 Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.

2.3 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

1

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Stock length ball, off stump down the track working, to mid on for 1 run.

2.2 Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne

1

Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.

2.1 Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.

Over
2
4 0 4 0 0 1
9
SL
56 / 0
Dimuth Karunaratne
32(22)
Nishan Madushka
22(23)
Zia-ur-Rehman
3-0-12-0

1.6 Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka

4

FOUR! Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

1.5 Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka

0

Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai.

1.4 Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka

4

FOUR! Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

1.3 Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka

0

Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to backward point for no runs, run save by Akbar.

1.2 Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka

0

Naveed Zadran to Nishan Madushka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs.

1.1 Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne

1

Naveed Zadran to Dimuth Karunaratne. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Masood.

Over
1
0 0 0 0 0 1
1
SL
56 / 0
Dimuth Karunaratne
32(22)
Nishan Madushka
22(23)
Zia-ur-Rehman
3-0-12-0

0.6 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Quicker length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Zadran.

0.5 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Quicker ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai.

0.4 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Ahmadzai.

0.3 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

0.2 Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka

0

Zia-ur-Rehman to Nishan Madushka. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Zadran.

0.1 Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne

1

NEW BALL. Zia-ur-Rehman to Dimuth Karunaratne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.

SL Batting: 56/0 in 7.2 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Dimuth Karunaratne not out 32 (22) 3 1 145.45
Nishan Madushka not out 22 (23) 4 0 95.65
Kusal Mendis Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Angelo Mathews Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Dinesh Chandimal Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Dhananjaya de Silva Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Sadeera Samarawickrama Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Chamika Gunasekara Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Prabath Jayasuriya Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Vishwa Fernando Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Asitha Fernando Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Kasun Rajitha Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Zia-ur-Rehman 3 0 12 0 0 0 4.00
Naveed Zadran 3 0 30 0 1 0 10.00
Nijat Masood 1 0 5 0 0 0 5.00
Qais Ahmad 0.2 0 8 0 0 0 24.00

AFG Batting: 296/10 in 112.3 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Ibrahim Zadran b: Prabath Jayasuriya 114 (259) 12 0 44.02
Noor Ali Zadran lbw: Asitha Fernando 47 (136) 5 0 34.56
Rahmat Shah c: Sadeera Samarawickrama b: Kasun Rajitha 54 (119) 5 0 45.38
Hashmatullah Shahidi c: Sadeera Samarawickrama b: Prabath Jayasuriya 18 (37) 3 0 48.65
Nasir Jamal not out 41 (67) 5 1 61.19
Ikram Alikhil c: Kusal Mendis b: Asitha Fernando 1 (6) 0 0 16.67
Qais Ahmad c: Dhananjaya de Silva b: Prabath Jayasuriya 1 (3) 0 0 33.33
Zia-ur-Rehman b: Prabath Jayasuriya 0 (11) 0 0 0.00
Mohammad Saleem c: Dhananjaya de Silva b: Asitha Fernando 2 (9) 0 0 22.22
Naveed Zadran b: Prabath Jayasuriya 4 (14) 1 0 28.57
Nijat Masood c: Sadeera Samarawickrama b: Kasun Rajitha 0 (15) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Vishwa Fernando 14 3 37 0 0 0 2.64
Asitha Fernando 21.3 2 63 3 0 2 2.93
Kasun Rajitha 20 5 59 2 1 0 2.95
Prabath Jayasuriya 47 10 107 5 0 0 2.28
Dhananjaya de Silva 10 1 23 0 0 0 2.30

SL Batting: 439/10 in 109.2 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Nishan Madushka c: Noor Ali Zadran b: Naveed Zadran 37 (53) 6 0 69.81
Dimuth Karunaratne c: Ibrahim Zadran b: Qais Ahmad 77 (72) 12 0 106.94
Kusal Mendis c: Zia-ur-Rehman b: Nijat Masood 10 (22) 1 0 45.45
Angelo Mathews hit-wicket b: Qais Ahmad 141 (259) 14 3 54.44
Dinesh Chandimal c: Ikram Ali Khil b: Naveed Zadran 107 (181) 10 1 59.12
Dhananjaya de Silva run out (Hashmatullah Shahidi) 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Sadeera Samarawickrama c: Rahmat Shah b: Naveed Zadran 27 (33) 4 1 81.82
Chamika Gunasekara retired hurt 16 (27) 2 0 59.26
Prabath Jayasuriya b: Naveed Zadran 2 (8) 0 0 25.00
Vishwa Fernando not out 0 (2) 0 0 0.00
Asitha Fernando b: Nijat Masood 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Nijat Masood 19.2 3 76 2 1 0 3.93
Mohammad Saleem 12.1 0 57 0 2 0 4.68
Naveed Zadran 22.5 4 83 4 0 1 3.64
Zia-ur-Rehman 28 2 90 0 0 0 3.21
Qais Ahmad 22 2 98 2 0 0 4.45
Rahmat Shah 3 0 10 0 0 0 3.33
Hashmatullah Shahidi 2 0 11 0 0 0 5.50

AFG Batting: 198/10 in 62.4 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Ibrahim Zadran lbw: Asitha Fernando 0 (2) 0 0 0.00
Noor Ali Zadran c&b: Vishwa Fernando 31 (46) 5 0 67.39
Rahmat Shah c: Sadeera Samarawickrama b: Prabath Jayasuriya 91 (139) 13 0 65.47
Hashmatullah Shahidi c: Sadeera Samarawickrama b: Vishwa Fernando 17 (45) 1 0 37.78
Nasir Jamal b: Prabath Jayasuriya 0 (7) 0 0 0.00
Ikram Alikhil c: Nishan Madushka b: Vishwa Fernando 21 (50) 3 0 42.00
Qais Ahmad lbw: Prabath Jayasuriya 21 (44) 1 1 47.73
Zia-ur-Rehman lbw: Vishwa Fernando 4 (11) 1 0 36.36
Mohammad Saleem b: Asitha Fernando 0 (2) 0 0 0.00
Naveed Zadran not out 0 (6) 0 0 0.00
Nijat Masood c&b: Asitha Fernando 12 (24) 1 1 50.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Asitha Fernando 14.4 1 24 3 0 0 1.64
Vishwa Fernando 12 1 51 4 0 1 4.25
Chamika Gunasekara 9 1 50 0 0 0 5.56
Prabath Jayasuriya 25 7 67 3 0 0 2.68
Dhananjaya de Silva 2 0 6 0 0 0 3.00
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