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Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to lift maiden Emerging T20 Asia Cup

(Web Desk): Afghanistan A defeated Sri Lanka A by 7 wickets to lift the maiden Emerging T20 Asia Cup on Sunday.

In the final match held in Al Amerat, Oman, Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets.

Batting first, Sri Lanka A set a target of 134 runs for Afghanistan A, scoring 133 for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Sahan Arachchige led the scoring with an unbeaten 64.

For Afghanistan A, Bilal Sami took 3 wickets, and Ghazanfar claimed 2.

Afghanistan A chased down the target in 18.1 overs. Sadiqullah scored an unbeaten 55 off 55 balls, including a six and three fours. Karim Janat scored 33, Darwish Rasooli 24, and Mohammad Ishaq 16.

Sri Lanka A’s Sahan, Dushan Hemantha, and Ishan Malinga each took one wicket.

The Frontier Post

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