The 15th edition of Asia Cup cricket started with Afghanistan thrashing five-time champions Sri Lanka by eight wickets with 59 balls to spare in a Group B match in Dubai on Saturday. On Sunday, arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash in a Group A match. Chasing a target of 106 runs, openers Hazratullah Zazai (37 not out off 28) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (40 off 18) set the stage with an 83-run stand. Earlier, Mohammad Nabi won the toss and opted to bowl first, then Fazalhaq Farooqi rocked Sri Lanka with a two-wicket opening over. Bhanuka Rajapaksa top scored for Sri Lanka with a 29-ball 38. Catch AFG vs SL highlights here:
Asia Cup 2022, Match 1: Afghanistan Thrash Sri Lanka By 8 Wickets - Highlights
Afghanistan chased down Sri Lanka's 106 with ease in the first match of Asia Cup 2022. Catch highlights.
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Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz, right, Hazratullah Zazai in action against Sri Lanka. Photo: AP
Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz, right, Hazratullah Zazai in action against Sri Lanka. Photo: AP
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