In the match, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first, aiming to build on their 1-0 series lead following their previous 42-run victory.
Afghanistan’s playing XI included Hashmatullah Shahidi as captain, alongside Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Fareed Ahmad.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s playing XI featured Kusal Mendis as captain, accompanied by Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, and Dilshan Madushanka.
Notably, Sri Lanka made a change in their lineup, with fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera sidelined due to a quadricep injury, replaced by Asitha Fernando. On the other hand, Afghanistan bolstered their spin-bowling options by bringing in Qais Ahmed in place of Noor Ahmad.
Sri Lanka 308 for 6 (Asalanka 97*, Mendis 61, Omarzai 3-56) beat Afghanistan 153 (Rahmat 63, Ibrahim 54, Hasaranga 4-27) by 155 runs
Sri Lanka’s captain, Kusal Mendis, won the toss and opted to bat first in the match.
14:33 (IST) February 11
Afghanistan Playing XI
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Fareed Ahmad
14:33 (IST) February 11
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Kusal Mendis (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, and Dilshan Madushanka
14:32 (IST) February 11
Sri Lanka leads the series 1-0, having won the first match of the series by 42 runs.
14:31 (IST) February 11
Sri Lanka left out fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera due to a quadriceps injury and was replaced by Asitha Fernando. Afghanistan has brought in Qais Ahmed in place of Noor Ahmad, bolstering their spin-bowling options.
14:31 (IST) February 11
TOSS NEWS: Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to bat first.
Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan Highlights:
First Innings
Sri Lanka Score: 308/6 in 50.0 overs
Sri Lanka’s batting performance
Charith Asalanka 97 (74)
Kusal Mendis 61(65)
Afghanistan bowling performance
Azmatullah Omarzai 10-56-3
Fazalhaq Farooqi 10-55-1
Second Innings
Afghanistan Score: 153/10 in 33.5 overs
Afghanistan batting performance
Rahmat Shah 63(69)
Ibrahim Zadran 54(76)
Sri Lanka’s bowling performance
Wanindu Hasaranga 6.5-27-4
Asitha Fernando 6-23-2