Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Angelo Mathews Shines as Sri Lanka Dominates Afghanistan in T20 Series

🏏 Sri Lanka secures a convincing victory over Afghanistan as Mathews leads the charge with bat and ball! Find out more! #T20 #SLvsAFG

In a thrilling T20 encounter, Sri Lanka emerged victorious against Afghanistan, showcasing stellar performances both with the bat and the ball. Angelo Mathews, the star of the match, displayed exceptional skills by scoring 42 runs off 22 balls and then taking two crucial wickets to seal the win for Sri Lanka with a commanding 72-run margin. The crowd at Dambulla witnessed Mathews' all-round brilliance, propelling Sri Lanka to a 2-0 lead in the series.

The match highlights included Sadeera Samarawickrama's impressive knock of 51 runs and Mathews' outstanding figures of 2 for 9 in two overs. Sri Lanka's dominance was evident as they set a challenging total of 187/6 in their innings, further bolstered by a strong bowling performance that restricted Afghanistan to 115 all out. The series now stands in favor of Sri Lanka, with Mathews leading the charge with his exceptional skills and strategic gameplay.

Fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming 3rd T20I match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on February 21, where both teams will battle it out for the series victory. Will Mathews continue his stellar form and lead Sri Lanka to a clean sweep, or will Afghanistan stage a comeback? Stay tuned to witness the thrilling conclusion of this exciting T20 series!