SLO vs AFP 5th Match Highlights for Asian Legends League 2025
In an exciting battle at the Miraj International Cricket Stadium in Udaipur, Sri Lankan Lions triumphed over Afghanistan Pathans by 13 runs in the 5th match of the Asian Legends League 2025. The star of the show was Vikum Sanjaya, who played a crucial role in Sri Lankan Lion’s victory. So Let’s take a look at SLO vs AFP 5th Match Highlights.
Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans Highlights
After Winning the toss, the Sri Lankan Lions opted to bat first, aiming to set a challenging target for their opponents. Their innings saw a total of 169 runs for 9 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Key contributions came from Leo Fransisco, who scored 31 runs, and Raveen Sayer, who top-scored with a commendable 35 runs. Their middle-order partnership helped stabilize the innings after an initially shaky start.
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However, the Pathans’ bowling attack proved formidable, with Farman Ahmed and Sahejadkhan Pathan leading the charge, both claiming two wickets each and showcasing their ability to apply pressure on the batting side.
The Sri Lankan innings was marred by a series of run-outs; Dilshan, who contributed 29 runs, was caught short, as was Lasith Lakshan, who went for a duck, and Mevan Fernando, who managed just 15 runs.
These dismissals left the Lions struggling to build a substantial score, but Raveen Sayer’s composed knock at the top of the order ensured they reached a respectable total.
In response, the Afghanistan Pathans faced a harsh battle from the outset as their top order faltered against a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling lineup. Asad Pathan was dismissed for just 7 runs, and Mausib Khan managed to score 31 before falling as well.
The early loss of Shoaib Khan for 6 runs, who was clean bowled by a brilliant delivery from Vikum Sanjaya, further compounded the Pathans’ troubles.
Despite the shaky start, the Afghan skipper, Asghar Afghan, showcased his resilience with an impressive innings of 61 runs off 42 balls igniting hopes for a successful chase.
However, the Pathans’ chances of victory diminished as they experienced further setbacks with critical run-outs, including that of their captain. Alongside Asghar Afghan, both Ayaan Khan, who scored 20, and Khalid Khatib, who went for a duck, were dismissed in quick succession.
The Sri Lankan bowlers excelled under pressure; Vikum Sanjaya led the attack with exceptional figures of 4 wickets for 41 runs, while Malinda Pushpakumara and Upul Indrasiri chipped in effectively with 1 for 25 and 3 for 20, respectively. Their collective efforts tightened the noose around Afghanistan’s batting lineup, ultimately leading to their all-out score of 156 runs in just 19.1 overs.
Despite the valiant effort from Asghar Afghan, who fought hard to keep the innings floating, the Pathans fell short of the target. The Sri Lankan Lions’ all-round performance with both bat and ball was instrumental in securing a hard-fought victory, further solidifying their position in the tournament with this 13-run win.
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