Updated On: 04 September, 2022 08:26 AM IST | Sharjah | IANS
An excellent attacking knock by Rahmanullah Gurbaz (84 off 45) powered Afghanistan to a challenging 175/6 in 20 overs. However, Sri Lanka`s openers set the tone for a succesful chase before Rajapaksa and Shanaka put the finishing touches

Chamika Karunaratne and Wanindu Hasaranga leave the field after winning the Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Pic/ AFP
Rahmanullah Gurbaz`s attacking fifty went in vain as Sri Lanka began the Super Four phase of Asia Cup 2022 with a comfortable four-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Sharjah International Stadium, on Saturday.
An excellent attacking knock by Rahmanullah Gurbaz (84 off 45) powered Afghanistan to a challenging 175/6 in 20 overs. Apart from Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran also played an impactful knock (40 off 38) for Afghanistan, who would have hoped for a blistering finish but they lost wickets in a cluster in the last few overs.