Overview
In a stunning turn of events, CricAdvisor witnessed Sri Lanka’s commanding 10-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test match in Colombo. The game took an unexpected twist on Monday as Prabath Jayasuriya’s remarkable five-wicket haul in the second innings triggered a dramatic collapse for Afghanistan.
The Match Unfolds
Afghanistan, initially well-placed at 214 for 1 in their second innings, suffered a late-game collapse, losing their last nine wickets for a mere 82 runs. Despite a strong fightback on the third day led by Ibrahim Zaran’s maiden Test century, the team couldn’t maintain their form on the fourth morning.
Jayasuriya’s Impact
The turning point came when Kasun Rajitha, in the second over with the second new ball, made a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Rahmat Shah. However, the real game-changer was Prabath Jayasuriya, who took more than half an hour to dismantle the Afghan batting lineup. His precision and skill were evident as he beat Ibrahim with a turning delivery, knocking over his stumps and initiating a collapse.
The Collapse
Jayasuriya’s brilliance continued with dismissals of Shahidi, Qais Ahmad, Zia ur Rahman, and Naveed Zadran, securing a well-deserved seven Test fifer. The relentless pressure from Sri Lanka left Afghanistan unable to recover, resulting in a swift end to their innings.
Sri Lanka’s Swift Chase
Chasing a modest target of 56 runs, Sri Lankan openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka showcased their dominance, completing the chase in just 44 balls. The pair’s aggressive play, particularly Karunaratne’s boundaries off Qais Ahmad’s deliveries, highlighted their determination to secure victory.
Conclusion
In summary, Prabath Jayasuriya’s outstanding performance and Sri Lanka’s strategic gameplay were instrumental in securing a decisive win. CricAdvisor captures every thrilling moment of this match, emphasizing the key role played by Jayasuriya in Sri Lanka’s triumph.
Brief scores:Afghanistan 198 (Rahmat Shah 91; Vishwa Fernando 4-51, Asitha Fernando 3-24) & 296 (Ibrahim Zadran 114, Rahmat Shah 54; Prabath Jayasuriya 5-107) lost to Sri Lanka 439 (Angelo Mathews 141, Dinesh Chandimal 107; Naveed Zadran 4-83, Nijat Masood 2-76) & 56 for no loss (Dimuth Karunaratne 32*) by 10 wickets.
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