Today’s Cricket Match Update: The young team of Afghanistan is in the headlines following a remarkable victory over Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Afghanistan squared off against Sri Lanka yesterday (Monday) in Pune in a clash that ultimately turned out to be a one-sided affair. Afghanistan chased down a 242-run total to get the better of the Islanders in the exact Pune affair.

Fazalhaq Farooqi starred for Afghanistan in their 7-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka with a 4-wicket haul. Bowling first, Farooqi played a major role in the Afghans restricting Sri Lanka to a below-par total of 241. Moreover, all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai headlined Afghanistan’s convincing run chase in Pune by scoring 73 runs off just 63 deliveries unbeaten.

Today’s Cricket Match Update: Kusal Mendis Falls Onto The Stumps, Leaves Everyone In Splits

Kusal Mendis, the captain and wicketkeeper of Sri Lanka, hilariously crashed into the stumps while collecting a throw from one of his fielders during the second innings in Pune. The comical episode – featuring Mendis – occurred as the Afghans were cruising towards the target in the run chase. Fortunately, the Sri Lanka captain did not suffer any injury and the incident left a laugh on everyone’s faces.

VIDEO: Kusal Mendis Crashes Into The Stumps

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Kusal Mendis had an ordinary day at the office with the bat on Tuesday, in Pune. A week earlier, following Dasun Shanaka’s injury, Mendis took over Sri Lanka’s captaincy and has struggled with the bat ever since. The 28-year-old contributed with a mere 39 runs in the Afghanistan clash and saw his team lose by a big margin as captain.

Here’s what Kusal Mendis said after the defeat to Afghanistan;

“We didn’t do enough with the bat. 300 or maybe 280 would have been sufficient, but not to be. Bowlers have done well in the first 10 overs and the dew has come in a little bit and then it became a little hard to bowl the spinners. He (Madushanka) has done really well, in the first couple of games as well, and I hope he will continue his form going forward.”