17 Sep : News Express 24 :-
Dubai, Asia Cup 2018: Rahmat Shah’s powerful half-century helped Afghanistan struggle 250 runs before Sri Lanka batted first.
There was a late flurry of wickets with Thisara Perera claiming 5/55 but Rahmat Shah's 72 helped power Afghanistan to 249 in Abu Dhabi – will it be a score that knocks Sri Lanka out of the Asia Cup?#SLvAFG LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/CQYBAm3Hvr#AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/DWx5OkQ5FI
— ICC (@ICC) September 17, 2018
Afghanistan Batting first had won the toss and decided to bat first. Afghanistan’s opener scored 57 runs with a good start to the team. However, both Afghanistan opener Akil Dhananjay has been dismissed.
Rahmat Shah brings up his half-century off 63 balls! With 15 overs to go, Afghanistan are 156/3 – what should they be targeting from here?#SLvAFG LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/CQYBAm3Hvr#AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/vOPgfEY2Nz
— ICC (@ICC) September 17, 2018
When Afghanistan got the first shock, Rahmat got the batting powerplay and he got a big deal from Afghanistan for his challenging score. Rahmat completed his fifty in 63 balls. Rahmat scored a 72-ball 72 with the help of five fours in his 90-ball knock.
