The match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is underway with Sri Lanka having delivered a target of 241 runs and Afghanistan still batting. After having won the toss, Afghanistan decided to bowl first with the Sri Lankan opener giving off a flying start chasing 46 runs off 60 deliveries. Afghanistan’s Fazhalhaq Farooqui was the hero with the ball scalping a 4-wicket haul dismantling Sri Lanka’s batting line-up. Farooqui was actually a replacement card for Noor Ahmad, Afghanistan’s youngest star spinner and that decision by the management really seems to pay off after the forner’s extraordinary 4-wicket haul.
Kusal Mendis winning hearts
Just as Sri Lanka’s national anthem began before the match against Afghanistan, a kid who was an escort to Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis fainted at the moment. The child was standing in front of Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka’s top-performing batsman. The reason for fainting may be the hot temperature that Pune is currently witnessing, though the temperature remains at 35 degrees, it still has the potential to cause weakness.
The kid was briskly attended by Kusal Mendis who was quick to help the child from falling on the ground by holding him. Medis was aided by a support staff of the Afghanistan Cricket Team who checked upon the kid and took him away for medical attainments. Cameras on the field rather caught the scene where Mendis was grabbing the child from falling on the ground, that got viral within seconds with fans praising him for his kindful act.
Sri Lanka’s next
The Sri Lankan team which stands at the 5th position currently might have slight chances in the semi-finals of the World Cup 2023 provided that they are equipped with a convincing winning streak and run rate. Sri Lanka will take on India, the only team that remains unbeaten on the leaderboard on November 2 at
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