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SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2025: Kusal Mendis the star as Sri Lanka seal place in Super 4s, knock out AFG – Action in Images

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Published on Sept 19, 2025 12:11 am IST

Kusal Mendis scored a 74* to anchor a strong Sri Lankan chase of 170 after Mohammad Nabi’s heroics earlier. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh progress.

Sri Lanka saw off the Afghanistan challenge to win by 6 wickets in Abu Dhabi, sealing their spot in the Super 4s after a perfect group campaign. They also help out Bangladesh, who progress through with them to the next round.(AP)

Published on Sept 19, 2025 12:11 am IST

Sri Lanka saw off the Afghanistan challenge to win by 6 wickets in Abu Dhabi, sealing their spot in the Super 4s after a perfect group campaign. They also help out Bangladesh, who progress through with them to the next round.(AP)

Nuwan Thushara might just be the find of the tournament, showing off all the issues his slingy action can show at multiple phases of the game. Three wickets in the powerplay rocked Afghanistan early, and he finished with figures of 4/18. A player to keep an eye on for the rest of this Asia Cup.(AP)

Published on Sept 19, 2025 12:11 am IST

Nuwan Thushara might just be the find of the tournament, showing off all the issues his slingy action can show at multiple phases of the game. Three wickets in the powerplay rocked Afghanistan early, and he finished with figures of 4/18. A player to keep an eye on for the rest of this Asia Cup.(AP)

Mohammad Nabi showed off ferocious power and incredible hitting: he scored 60 off just 22 deliveries at the death, giving his bowlers something to defend. This included a 32-run last over, in which he whacked five sixes off Wellalage.(ANI)

Published on Sept 19, 2025 12:11 am IST

Mohammad Nabi showed off ferocious power and incredible hitting: he scored 60 off just 22 deliveries at the death, giving his bowlers something to defend. This included a 32-run last over, in which he whacked five sixes off Wellalage.(ANI)

Kusal Mendis was the man for Sri Lanka, playing the perfect role in a chase of 170. Took off to a fast start in the powerplay, knocked around the spinners without much risk, and finished it off in great style with some excellent hitting at the death. A 74* to savour.(AP)

Published on Sept 19, 2025 12:11 am IST

Kusal Mendis was the man for Sri Lanka, playing the perfect role in a chase of 170. Took off to a fast start in the powerplay, knocked around the spinners without much risk, and finished it off in great style with some excellent hitting at the death. A 74* to savour.(AP)

Mendis strung together good partnerships with Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, and finally Kamindu Mendis in what was a well-crafted chase by the Sri Lankan batters.(AFP)

Published on Sept 19, 2025 12:11 am IST

Mendis strung together good partnerships with Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, and finally Kamindu Mendis in what was a well-crafted chase by the Sri Lankan batters.(AFP)

End of the line for Afghanistan in this tournament, as their inability to beat either Bangladesh or Sri Lanka means Rashid Khan's men go back empty handed in a tournament they would have fancied their chances.(AP)

Published on Sept 19, 2025 12:11 am IST

End of the line for Afghanistan in this tournament, as their inability to beat either Bangladesh or Sri Lanka means Rashid Khan’s men go back empty handed in a tournament they would have fancied their chances.(AP)

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