Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2025, knocking Afghanistan out of the competition and paving the way for Bangladesh to enter the Super-4 stage. Kusal Mendis’s impressive batting performance was key to Sri Lanka’s victory. Mendis’s innings thwarted Mohammad Nabi’s valiant effort for Afghanistan. Nabi had scored a quickfire innings, but Mendis’s half-century guided Sri Lanka to a 6-wicket win. Sri Lanka successfully chased down the 170-run target, reaching it in 18.4 overs while losing 4 wickets. Mendis’s unbeaten 74 runs, including 10 boundaries, were pivotal. Kusal Perera scored 28 runs, hitting 3 fours, while Kamindu Mendis added 26 runs with 2 sixes. For Afghanistan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmad picked up a wicket each. Afghanistan had earlier scored 169 runs in their 20 overs, thanks to Mohammad Nabi.
Kusal Mendis’s Brilliance Sends Sri Lanka to Victory, Afghanistan Out of Asia Cup
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