I thought the third match of the ODI series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka would end in a tight contest. But the opposite is happening in that case, it is ridiculous to lose all wickets and score 116 runs in an ODI match. Afghanistan cricket team has come under criticism for scoring 116 runs in today's ODI match. This is really shameful for Afghanistan cricket team. Such low-scoring matches do not even grace the T20 format these days
Yes the 3rd ODI match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka did not go as expected it is important to remember that every team can have an off day. Afghanistan under the captaincy of Rashid Khan has shown their capabilities and potential in the past. This unfortunate low-scoring match where they were all out for 116 runs should be seen as an opportunity for growth and learning. Credit must be given to the Sri Lankan bowlers for their exceptional performance in restricting Afghanistan batting lineup. It is through challenges like these that teams can analyze their weaknesses and come back stronger in future matches.
What can Rashid Khan do when the Afghanistan batsmen only managed to score 116 runs in a 50 overs game? Even the players like Rashid Khan needs some score to defend, a score where the other team can be put under pressure while chasing. Rashid Khan bowled four overs in this match and conceded 21 runs and no wickets. Though this was good bowling seeing the context of the match, they need wickets which Afghanistan bowlers were not able to get.
Also, when we talk about Afghanistan, only Rashid Khan comes to mind. They need more match winners as the cricket team never won matches on the performance of a single person.
No team can expect to win if they give a target of just 117 runs. Even then, if the pitch had been spin-bowling friendly, Afghanistan might have been able to fight back. They have several excellent spinners. But the pitch was batting-friendly. And a victory on such a pitch was impossible given a target of 117 runs. Afghanistan players did not perform well.
I expected to see a better performance from Rashid Khan. Because I saw Rashid Khan's great batting and bowling in IPL. But he was inactive in this series. I didn't expect such an unprofessional performance from Afghanistan players against Sri Lanka.