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India crush Sri Lanka, become first team to qualify for semifinals

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2 years ago

November 2, 2023

India became the first team to qualify for the World Cup semifinals after beating Sri Lanka by a massive 302 runs on Thursday.

Mohammed Shami (5/18) and Mohammed Siraj (3/16) ran through the Sri Lanka batting line-up as the Islanders were bundled out for 55 in 19.4 overs while chasing 358.

Kasun Rajitha top-scored for Sri Lanka with 14. Only two other Sri Lanka batters — Angelo Mathews (12) and Maheesh Theekshana (12 not out) — could reach double digits.

Earlier, sent in to bat, India amassed 357 for 8.

Virat Kohli (88 off 94 balls), Shubman Gill (92 off 92) and Shreyas Iyer (82 off 56) led India’s batting.

Ravindra Jadeja’s 35 off 24 balls pushed India past 350.

Left-arm pacer Dilshan Madhushanka was the stand out bowler for Sri Lanka ending with figures of five for 80 in 10 overs.

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli’s inspiring partnership, combined with Shreyas Iyer’s explosive performance in the middle overs, propelled India to a formidable total of 357/8 against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Gill, Kohli, and Iyer made the most of the scoring opportunities in the high-scoring Wankhede Stadium.

Dilshan Madhushanka and Dushmantha Chameera initiated proceedings for Sri Lanka, making a strong start after winning the toss and electing to field against the undefeated Indian side.

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AFPL: Etihad 4–0 Zaitoon; Sadaqat 10–1 Jawanan Maihan

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July 17, 2025

Ariana News

Afghanistan Premier Futsal League Season 4 continued on Thursday with two thrilling matches in Kabul.

In Match 64 of the tournament, Etihad FC cruised to a 4–0 victory over Zaitoon FC in a dominant performance.

In Match 65, Sadaqat FC delivered a commanding 10–1 win against Jawanan Maihan FC in one of the highest-scoring games of the season.

Friday Fixtures:

– Omid FC vs. Arya Forj – 3:30 PM
– Perozi Panjshir vs. Noorzad FC – 5:45 PM

Futsal fans can catch all the action live on Ariana Television.

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AFPL: Sadaqat 2–1 Zaitoon, Noorzad 2–1 Arya Forj

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2 days ago

July 15, 2025

Ariana News

The Afghanistan Premier Futsal League (AFPL) continued on Tuesday with two thrilling matches played in Kabul.

In Match 60, Sadaqat FC earned a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Zaitoon FC in a fast-paced and entertaining encounter.

In Match 61, Noorzad FC edged past Arya Forj, also with a 2–1 win, in a tightly contested battle.

Wednesday’s Fixtures:

Perozi Panjshir vs. Zaher Asad FC – 3:30 PM

Omid FC vs. Deyar Sanayee – 5:45 PM

Futsal fans across the country can watch the matches live on Ariana Radio & Television Network (ATN).

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AFPL: Omid draw with Jawanan Maihan; Etihad 3-1 Perozi Panjshir

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3 days ago

July 14, 2025

Ariana News

The Afghanistan Futsal Premier League (AFPL) continued on Monday in Kabul with two exciting matchups that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

In Match 58, Omid and Jawanan Maihan played out a 2–2 draw in a game full of intensity and drama. While neither team walked away with a victory, both sides showed strong performances and kept the crowd engaged throughout the match.

The 59th match of the league featured a decisive clash between Etihad and Panjshir Piroozi. Etihad emerged victorious with a 3–1 win, securing three crucial points and boosting their position on the league table. The match was marked by tactical play and standout individual efforts from Etihad’s side.

Upcoming Matches – Tuesday Fixtures:

Sadaqat vs Zaitoon – 3:30 PM

Noorzad vs Arya Forj – 5:45 PM

Futsal enthusiasts across the country can catch all the action live on Ariana Radio & Television Network (ATN), which is broadcasting the matches as part of its commitment to supporting national sports.

As the league progresses, competition is tightening, and every match is proving critical in the race for the title.