Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Can SL Maintain Lead or Will Afghanistan Strike Back?

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Can SL Maintain Lead or Will Afghanistan Strike Back? | Live Cricket Score, Commentary, and Updates – Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Also read: PSL Live: Experience the Thrill of Pakistan Super League in real-time

The stage is set for an exciting clash in the second T20I between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. Sri Lanka currently holds a 1-0 lead after a thrilling victory in the first match, where Matheesha Pathirana’s late heroics denied Afghanistan a close win.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I:

Match	Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I:
Date	19 feburary 2024
Time	7:00 PM IST

Afghanistan opts to bowl, can they capitalize on early Lankan troubles?

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first, looking to repeat their successful strategy from the previous match. However, Sri Lanka’s batting started shaky, with early dismissals of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis.

Also read: अफगानिस्तान का श्रीलंका दौरा 2024 लाइव प्रसारण और कार्यक्रम | Afganistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Live prasaran & Schedule

But as seen before, the Lankans have the firepower to recover quickly. Dhananjaya de Silva and captain Wanindu Hasaranga steadied the ship with a crucial partnership before Hasaranga launched into a counter-attacking innings, boosting the score. Despite his efforts, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 160 in 19.4 overs.

Also read: PSL 2024 live broadcast TV channels, PSL 2024 Live Streaming, schedule, venues, and squad

Can Afghanistan chase down 161 or will Sri Lanka’s bowling attack defend?

Afghanistan’s chase in the first match faltered at the last hurdle, and they will be eager to avoid a repeat. Their batting lineup boasts experienced players like Ibrahim Zadran and Mohammad Nabi, along with exciting youngsters like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Najibullah Zadran.

However, Sri Lanka’s bowling attack, featuring the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Matheesha Pathirana, is no pushover.

Also read पाकिस्तान सुपर लीग 2024 लाइव प्रसारण (PSL 2024 live prasaran), कार्यक्रम, वेन्यू, और स्कॉड

Follow the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I live action:

Stay tuned for live updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and analysis throughout the match. This promises to be a close encounter, and every run will count!