PUNE, India, (Reuters) – A spirited Afghanistan upset another former champion yesterday when Hashmatullah Shahidi’s men defeated 1996 winners Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup. Their bowlers had laid the foundation of their third win in six matches when they bowled out Sri Lanka for a below-par 241 in 49.3 overs. At 134-2 in the 28th over, Sri Lanka looked well placed to reach the 275-mark but the plucky Afghans struck at regular intervals to peg them back. Angelo Mathews and Maheesh Theekshana raised 45 quick runs for the eighth wicket but Sri Lanka still fell short of the 250-mark. “I think we were a little bit short of runs,” Sri Lanka captain Mendis said after their fourth loss in six matches.

Source: Ethiopian News October 31, 2023 12:05 UTC