Series #1770832108224
19/02/2026 - 07:22 PM
AF

Afghanistan

68/35.0 Overs
VS
SR

Srilanka

59/35.0 Overs

Srilanka won the match by 9 run

Man of the MatchW Hasarnga

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Srilanka Inning

68/35.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
P Nissanka
c Mohammad Nabi b Rashid Khan 311133281.8
A
A Fernando
c S Ashraf b G Naib 12530240.0
A
A Mathews
c S Ashraf b Mohammad Nabi8401200.0
C
C AsalankaStriker
not out8610133.3
K
K Mendis
not out8420200.0
Extras1 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total68/3 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
G
G Naib
1.0014114.00
A
A Ghazanfar
1.0030030.00
R
Rashid Khan
1.00717.00
M
Mohammad Nabi
1.0012112.00
A
A Omarzai
1.00505.00
Fielding Highlights
Mohammad Nabi
1 C
S ASHRAF
2 C

Partnerships

P Nissanka & A Fernando
P Nissanka 1 · A Fernando 12
13 (6b)
P Nissanka & A Mathews
P Nissanka 30 · A Mathews 7
37 (12b)
A Mathews & C Asalanka
A Mathews 1 · C Asalanka 7
8 (5b)
K Mendis & C Asalanka
K Mendis 8 · C Asalanka 1
9 (7b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5A Omarzai
5 Runs
0
0
1
4
0
0
Over 4Mohammad Nabi
1 Wkt12 Runs
1
4
2
1
W
4
Over 3Rashid Khan
1 Wkt7 Runs
6
1
0
0
0
W
Over 2A Ghazanfar
30 Runs
6
6
4
6
4
4
Over 1G Naib
1 Wkt14 Runs
1
4
4
0
4
Wd
W

Afghanistan Inning

59/35.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
R Gurbaz
c J Liyanage b W Hasarnga 14730200.0
S
S Atal
c A Mathews b W Hasarnga 14811175.0
R
R ShahStriker
not out13511260.0
H
H Shahidi
c J Liyanage b W Hasarnga 01000.0
A
A Omarzai
not out18921200.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total59/3 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
M Pathirana
1.0012012.00
D
D Wellalage
1.0015015.00
W
W Hasarnga
1.00333.00
M
M Theekshana
1.0019019.00
L
L Kumara
1.0010010.00
Fielding Highlights
J LIYANAGE
2 C
A Mathews
1 C

Partnerships

R Shah & S Atal
R Shah 1 · S Atal 0
1 (2b)
H Shahidi & R Shah
H Shahidi 0 · R Shah 0
0 (1b)
A Omarzai & R Shah
A Omarzai 18 · R Shah 12
30 (13b)
R Gurbaz & S Atal
R Gurbaz 14 · S Atal 14
28 (14b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5L Kumara
10 Runs
0
4
4
1
1
0
Over 4M Theekshana
19 Runs
6
1
4
1
1
6
Over 3W Hasarnga
3 Wkt3 Runs
1
W
1
W
W
1
Over 2D Wellalage
15 Runs
4
6
0
1
4
0
Over 1M Pathirana
12 Runs
4
1
1
4
1
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Afghanistan vs Srilanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

WORLD CUP • Srilanka won the match by 9 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 127 runs & 6 wickets
Srilanka Top Batter: P Nissanka — 31 (11b, 3x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Rashid Khan — 1/7 (1.0 ov)
Afghanistan Top Batter: A Omarzai — 18 (9b, 2x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: W Hasarnga — 3/3 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: P Nissanka & A Mathews — 37 runs (12b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: W Hasarnga (Srilanka ) — 89.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, Afghanistan took on Srilanka on Feb 13, 2026, 07:24 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Srilanka won the match by 9 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 127 runs and 6 wickets fall between Srilanka (68/3 in 5.0 overs) and Afghanistan (59/3 in 5.0 overs).

2. Srilanka Innings Breakdown (68/3)

Batting in the first innings, Srilanka finished on 68/3 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.60 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Srilanka accumulated 68 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. P Nissanka spearheaded the batting effort with 31 runs off 11 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 281.8). Valuable middle-order support came from A Fernando, who contributed 12 runs off 5 deliveries, while A Mathews added 8 (4b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 1/7 in 1.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Mohammad Nabi (1/12 in 1.0 overs).

3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (59/3)

Pursuing a target of 69 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 59/3 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.80 runs per over. A Omarzai anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 18 runs from 9 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside R Gurbaz who chipped in with 14 off 7 balls. Defending the total, W Hasarnga delivered a key spell of 3/3 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.00, while L Kumara finished with 0/10 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by P Nissanka and A Mathews (Srilanka ), who combined for 37 runs off 12 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with S ASHRAF 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—W Hasarnga (Srilanka ) topped the match rankings with 89.0 total points, followed closely by P Nissanka (57.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to W Hasarnga .