Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Sri Lanka look to keep up wins against Afghans in T20 series

Sri Lanka T20 captain Wanindu Hasaranga said his side were keening to keep up their wins against Afghanistan as they look for a short-format morale boost ahead of this year's World Cup.

Afghanistan announces squad for Sri Lanka T20Is

Afghanistan Monday announced a 16-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 international series against Sri Lanka, aiming to prepare strongly for this year's World Cup.

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan after record Nissanka double ton

Pathum Nissanka's record-breaking double century steered Sri Lanka to a comfortable 42-run win over Afghanistan Friday in the opener of their three-match one-day international series at Pallekele.

Nissanka becomes first Sri Lankan to hit ODI double ton

Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double century, powering the hosts to an immense 381 against Afghanistan at Pallekele in their series opener on Friday.

Afghanistan fightback reduces Sri Lanka's lead to 42

A remarkable maiden Test hundred by Ibrahim Zadran helped Afghanistan recover in the one-off Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, as the tourists ended day three on 199 for one on Sunday.

Sri Lanka captain de Silva says aggression key to halt Test slide

Sri Lanka needs more on-field aggression to reestablish its Test prowess, new captain Dhananjaya de Silva said Thursday ahead of their one-off red-ball match against Afghanistan.

Rashid to miss Afghanistan's first-ever Sri Lanka Test

Ace spinner Rashid Khan will miss Afghanistan's first-ever Test against Sri Lanka next month, selectors announced Monday, as he continues to recover from a back surgery.

Rahmat hits fifty to lead Afghanistan chase against Sri Lanka

Rahmat Shah struck his second successive fifty of the World Cup as Afghanistan looked to chase down a target of 242 against Sri Lanka on Monday and keep their semi-final hopes alive.

Familiar foes meet with semifinals still within reach

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has insisted his side's World Cup wins have been the product of sustained effort, however much they have surprised the rest of the global cricket community.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Sri Lanka look to keep up wins against Afghans in T20 series

Sri Lanka T20 captain Wanindu Hasaranga said his side were keening to keep up their wins against Afghanistan as they look for a short-format morale boost ahead of this year's World Cup.

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Afghanistan announces squad for Sri Lanka T20Is

Afghanistan Monday announced a 16-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 international series against Sri Lanka, aiming to prepare strongly for this year's World Cup.

February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan after record Nissanka double ton

Pathum Nissanka's record-breaking double century steered Sri Lanka to a comfortable 42-run win over Afghanistan Friday in the opener of their three-match one-day international series at Pallekele.

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

Nissanka becomes first Sri Lankan to hit ODI double ton

Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double century, powering the hosts to an immense 381 against Afghanistan at Pallekele in their series opener on Friday.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

Afghanistan fightback reduces Sri Lanka's lead to 42

A remarkable maiden Test hundred by Ibrahim Zadran helped Afghanistan recover in the one-off Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, as the tourists ended day three on 199 for one on Sunday.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Sri Lanka captain de Silva says aggression key to halt Test slide

Sri Lanka needs more on-field aggression to reestablish its Test prowess, new captain Dhananjaya de Silva said Thursday ahead of their one-off red-ball match against Afghanistan.

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

Rashid to miss Afghanistan's first-ever Sri Lanka Test

Ace spinner Rashid Khan will miss Afghanistan's first-ever Test against Sri Lanka next month, selectors announced Monday, as he continues to recover from a back surgery.

October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023

Rahmat hits fifty to lead Afghanistan chase against Sri Lanka

Rahmat Shah struck his second successive fifty of the World Cup as Afghanistan looked to chase down a target of 242 against Sri Lanka on Monday and keep their semi-final hopes alive.

October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023

Familiar foes meet with semifinals still within reach

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has insisted his side's World Cup wins have been the product of sustained effort, however much they have surprised the rest of the global cricket community.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Chameera in line to face Afghanistan as Sri Lanka suffer fast bowling curse

Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera could be thrust straight into World Cup action against Afghanistan following his late call-up into the squad, according to assistant coach Naveed Nawaz.