Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Asia T10 Cup 2026 • Afghanistan won the match by 9 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Asia T10 Cup 2026, Sri Lanka took on Afghanistan on Jan 8, 2026, 06:06 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan won the match by 9 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 238 runs and 10 wickets fall between Afghanistan (123/5 in 10.0 overs) and Sri Lanka (115/5 in 10.0 overs).
2. Afghanistan Innings Breakdown (123/5)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan finished on 123/5 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan accumulated 64 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. I. Zadran spearheaded the batting effort with 79 runs off 29 balls (including 6 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 272.4). Valuable middle-order support came from M. Ishaq, who contributed 16 runs off 12 deliveries, while R. Gurbaz(w) added 15 (9b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M. Pathirana led the bowling figures with 2/18 in 2.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by M. Theekshana (1/22 in 2.0 overs).
3. Sri Lanka Chase & Second Innings Summary (115/5)
Pursuing a target of 124 runs for victory, Sri Lanka recorded 115/5 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.50 runs per over. K. Mendis(w)© anchored the chase for Sri Lanka with 65 runs from 30 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 216.7), alongside P. Nissanka who chipped in with 19 off 13 balls. Defending the total, R. Khan© delivered a key spell of 1/19 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.50, while M. Nabi(vc) finished with 1/22 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by M. Ishaq and I. Zadran (Afghanistan ), who combined for 65 runs off 26 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 3 stumpings, with R. Gurbaz(w) making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—I. Zadran (Afghanistan ) topped the match rankings with 121.0 total points, followed closely by K. Mendis(w)© (104.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to I. Zadran.