Abu Dhabi, September 18 (IANS). In the very important match of Group B of Asia 2025, Mohammad Nabi strengthened the position of Afghanistan against Sri Lanka by achieving explosive half -century. Afghanistan first bats to Sri Lanka a target of 170 runs. After winning the throw, Afghanistan situation came first to bat first and the team lost 6 wickets for 79 runs in 12.1 overs. This is where Mohammad Nabi took the front with Rashid Khan. The two shared a 35 -run partnership for the seventh wicket. Rashid Khan was the attraction of this partnership. He was rejected by 24 runs from 23 balls. When Rashid’s wicket fell, Afghanistan scored 7 wickets for 114 runs in 17.1 overs. After this, the prophet took over the front. He looked calm in 18th place. Nabi scored 17 runs in 19 overs. After the end of 19 overs, Afghanistan had 137 runs for 7 wickets. The prophet plays 29 runs from 15 balls. Dunith skin laugh comes with the 20th. The prophet hit 5 consecutive sixes in this ear. During this he completed his half -century of 20 balls. He was ended in an attempt to take two runs from the last ball. 32 runs were scored in the last time. Nabi played an unforgettable turn of 60 runs with the help of 6 sixes and 3 fours from 22 balls to 169 for 8 wickets. Earlier, Afghanistan had a disappointing beginning again. Rahmanullah Gurbaz 14 and Sedikullah Atal 18 were rejected. Karim Jannat was promoted and sent to third place, but he was rejected by 1 run of 3 balls. Ibrahim Jadaran scored 24 27 balls. Darvesh Rasuli 9 and Ajmatullah Umarzai were rejected for 6 runs. Noor Ahmed remained unbeaten after scoring 6 runs. Sri Lanka’s right -handed fast bowler Nuwan Tushara broke Afghanistan’s batting goat. The 31 -year -old bowler took 4 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs. Tushara took important wickets from Gurbaz, Atal, Jannat and Rashid Khan. The victory in this match is very important for Afghanistan. To make a place in Super 4, Afghanistan will have to register a major victory over Sri Lanka. The winning score of 170 will not be easy for Sri Lanka. -Ians pack/ share these story tags
Asia Cup: Mohammad Nabi’s explosive half -century, Afghanistan gives Sri Lanka a target of 170 to win
