A Ripping & Gripping Cricketing Fight: Lanka vs Afghanistan-by Michael Roberts
Source:Thuppahis
The 20-Over Contest between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi was a rip-roaring and thrilling contest that generated several marvellous performances (which I did not watch live because of time differences & other demands).
Let me outlines some noteworthy features.
- The everlasting senior Mohammed Naby’s launch of five sixes in the final over from Dunith Wellalage! ,,, Mohammad Nabi Profile – Cricket Player Afghanistan _ Stats, Records, Video
- Dusmantha Chameera’s failure in this match – conceding 50 runs four overs in what was a striking contrast from his super figures in two previous matches.
- Nuwan Thushara’s bowling figures of 4 for18…. quite outstanding.
- Wanindu Hasaranga’s 0 wkts for 18 runs at 4.50….what economy!
- Pathum Nissanka’s failure…unusual for this anchor-man!
- Kusal Mendis’s noteworthy 74 runs n.o.in 52 balls at a rate of 142.30
- Kamindu Mendis’s 26 runs in 13 balls at the end of the SL innings
………….. & LAST But Not LEAST…..
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8. AFGHANISTAN’s gift of 15 wides …..repeat 15 WIDES …. in Sri Lanka’s innings –a contrast with the single wide presented by the Lankans.
