Colombo (News 1st) – Sri Lanka roared back to square the ODI series with Afghanistan in Pallekelle on Wednesday (30th) by chasing down an imposing target of 313.
The hosts won by 4 wickets with 2 balls to spare after a record breaking knock of 162 by Afghan opener Ibrahim Zadran.Sri Lanka started the run chase briskly with Kusal Mendis (67) and Pathum Nissanka (35) putting on a 101-run opening stand.
Following their departure Charith Asalanka (83 not out off 72 balls with 4 sixes and 5 fours), Dasun Chanaka (43 with 5 fours) and Dunith Wellalage (31 off just 21 balls with 1 six and 4 fours) took Sri Lanka home.
Rashid Khan captured 4 for 37.Earlier 20-year-old Ibrahim Zadran achieved the highest score ever by an Afghan and anchored the inning with 162 off just 138 balls with four sixes and 15 boundaries.