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Afghanistan to take on Sri Lanka in 2nd of 3 T20Is Monday
Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will clash again in the second T20I match on Monday, 19 February, at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium in Dambulla and will be looking to secure a win after losing their first of three T20Is against Sri Lanka last week.
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have clashed in 5 head to head T20I matches so far, of which Sri Lanka has won four and Afghanistan one.
Monday’s T20I is the second of three matches that make up Afghanistan’s tour to Sri Lanka. Already a one-off Test and three ODIs have been played.
The first T20I, on Saturday, saw Sri Lanka clinch victory by 4 runs.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first, scoring 160 runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga was the standout performer with 67 runs, supported by partnerships with Sadeera Samarawickrama.
Fazalhaq Farooqi’s bowling shone with 3 wickets. The crucial moment came in the 14th over when Sri Lanka capitalized with 22 runs.
In the chase, Afghanistan started well but Ibrahim Zadran’s 67 runs weren’t enough as Matheesha Pathirana’s 4 wickets for 24 runs sealed the win for Sri Lanka by 4 runs.
Afghanistan showed resilience with boundaries in the 16th and 18th overs, but Sri Lanka’s timely wickets proved decisive in the end.
Wanindu Hasaranga batted well as Sri Lanka scored 160/10, before Matheesha Pathirana led with the ball as Afghanistan were restricted to 156/9 as Sri Lanka won by 4 runs.
Monday’s match meanwhile will be broadcast live on Ariana Television from 6pm.
The groups and match-ups for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be the biggest sporting event in history, were unveiled on Friday during a high-profile Final Draw ceremony held in the United States capital, Washington DC.
In front of nearly 2,000 international guests and millions of viewers worldwide, FIFA revealed the 12 groups of four teams for the expanded 23rd edition of the tournament. The draw marks a major milestone as excitement continues to build across the three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and the 16 host cities preparing for the event.
FIFA announced that the full schedule, including match venues and kick-off times for the tournament’s 104 games, will be released during a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December.
With nearly two million tickets already sold, FIFA says anticipation for the 2026 World Cup is rapidly rising.
There are 48 teams in next year’s World Cup — an expansion from the 32 teams of previous tournaments.
In the 25th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Abu Muslim Farah secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Jawanan Perozi.
On Friday, in the 26th match, Istiqlal Kabul defeated Sarsabz Yashlar 3-1.
Tomorrow, in the 27th match, Arman FC will take on Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 10:00 AM, followed by the 28th match, where Sarafan Herat will face Ettifaq Khanzadah at 1:30 PM.
All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, giving football fans across the country the chance to experience the excitement and intensity of the Afghanistan Champions League throughout the season.
In the 23rd match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Arman FC put on a dominant and electrifying display, overpowering Aino Mina 6–0.
In Thursday’s 24th fixture, Khurasan Faryab took on Ettifaq Khanzadah and secured a solid 2–0 victory.
Looking ahead to tomorrow’s games, Jawanan Perozi will face Abu Muslim Farah at 10:00 a.m. in the 25th match, while Istiqlal Kabul meets Sarsabz Yashlar at 1:30 p.m. in the 26th encounter.
All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, giving fans across the country the opportunity to follow the excitement and energy of the Afghanistan Champions League throughout the season.
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