Asia Cup 2022 / Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the first match

AFG vs SL 2022: Asia Cup 2022 has started. Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the first match. In this match played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Sri Lankan team, who came out to bat first, was reduced to just 105 runs. In response, Afghanistan won the match by losing 2 wickets in the 11th over. Openers Hazratullah Jazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz batted brilliantly after the bowlers' strong performance for Afghanistan. Both the openers shared 83 runs in just 6.1 overs.

Our bowlers proved this decision right - Mohammad Nabi

After this victory, Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi said that our players presented a sight of great cricket, especially our bowlers. After winning the toss, we decided to bowl first, our bowlers proved this decision right. The Afghanistan captain further said that after playing cricket like this, our confidence has increased. Also, Mohammad Nabi expressed hope that our team will perform well in the upcoming matches as well.

Afghanistan's Fazlhaq Farooqui named man of the match

At the same time, Afghanistan's Fazlhaq Farooqui was adjudged the man of the match. After being adjudged man of the match, Afghanistan's Fazlhaq Farooqui said that I wanted to do better for my team, our team's plan was very clear that to bowl on the right line and length. This Afghanistan fast bowler said that with the new ball, I was trying to bowl a good length. Also, he talked about his bowling in the death over. He said that apart from the new ball, I can bowl well in the death overs as well.