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Afghanistan A beat Sri Lanka A by 11 runs in Emerging Teams Asia Cup
Afghanistan A defeated Sri Lanka A by 11 runs in a thrilling match as they opened their campaign in Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Oman on Friday.
Sent to bat first by Sri Lankans who won the toss, Afghanistan A posted 166-7 with major contributions from the opening pair Sediq Atal (83)and Zubaid Akbari (57).
Atal’s knock included seven sixes and he made 83 off 46 balls. He was named player of the match.
Sri Lanka A had a good start in their chase but could not make it to the end against some excellent bowling by the Afghans. They were bowled out for 155.
Faridoon Dawoodzai picked up three wickets while Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar and Bilal Sami got two each.
Afghanistan A will face Bangladesh A on Sunday in their second match of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024.
