How exciting!

They have only used 10.1 overs to chase down 106. Afghanistan has set the tone for the 2022 Asia Cup early on. To assume they are gone is to be foolish. If Sri Lanka is to advance, there is a lot of work to be done. They must now defeat Bangladesh at all costs of this morale-crushing defeat.

Hazaranga attacks

The cameo appearance of Gurbaz is over. Although Hasaranga is grinning, he is aware that it is too late to turn the tide in his favour. Gurbaz absolutely missed the ball when he stepped out to a googly and was bowled. 83/1 presently.

They have a deadline.

Within the first six overs, this chase is essentially over. The borders are arriving from every angle that is feasible. In Dubai, there were two 21-run innings, and Afghanistan scored 83 runs to end the powerplay. Are you sure about that? Absolute chaos 

21 runs more

Theekshana has unquestionably been beaten. He has given up 21 runs in an over, and Gurbaz has blown him away by scoring 40 runs in just 17 balls.

Afghani warship

What a powerplay beginning. In just 4 overs, Afghanistan has 41/0 and the two openers are immediately engaging the Sri Lankan assault.

105 total.

In the end, Sri Lanka put up a respectable fight to surpass the 100-run threshold. When they were down to 75/9, that wasn't even in the picture, but after those two runs out, Karunaratne has made up for it by leading his team to 105. Although Sri Lanka can still surprise, Afghanistan will likely fancy their chances.

What is happening?

Two deliveries, two run outs total. Both times, Karunaratne makes it out alive. This time Theekshana has a long walk back because they attempted a run that wasn't really on. Totally insane! Sri Lanka is only 8 behind for 69.

The large fish moves on.

That ought to be the end of Sri Lanka in this match. Rajapaksa was the important figure, and he is no longer there. This was completely unnecessary as Sri Lanka attempted to grab a run after Nabi misplayed the ball, and their hubris has now caught up to them as Nabi makes up for it with a direct hit that catches Rajapaksa short.

Nabi engages in the action

Dasun Shanaka is killed when he tries to prod outside the line against Nabi. He undoubtedly expected some turn from the Afghanistan captain, but there was none as the ball just passed through to take the outside edge. Now down six, Sri Lanka.