Afghanistan emerged victorious in the 1st ODI against Sri Lanka, clinching the win by six wickets.
Afghanistan's innings had a slow start, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz falling prey to his aggressive approach, losing his wicket. However, Afghanistan quickly gained momentum and dominated the game thereafter. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah formed a strong partnership, specifically targeting debutant Matheesha Pathirana. They scored 17 runs in his second over and continued to excel throughout the match. Zadran showcased his aggressive batting, accumulating runs rapidly, while Shah provided steady support from the opposite end. Together, they forged a remarkable 146-run partnership. Unfortunately, Zadran narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century, falling just two runs short. Shah, on the other hand, achieved his half-century milestone. Eventually, both Shah and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi d...
