A decent effort in the end by the Sri Lankans. No one really kicked on after the starts by the captain Dishan and Sangakkara. I am really pleased by the Afghani's performance. Hamid and Zadran were really good first up and Nabi bowled a remarkable spell. Although, I feel that the captain Mangal, should not have bowled those two overs. I feel that by Shenwari bowling darts, it could have reduced the leakage of runs attained by the Sri Lankans at the end.
146 to win looks gettable. I feel the Sri Lankans have made a mistake in not playing the extra spinner, or even Fernando. I feel that the Noor Ali and Shabir Noori will have to take the initiative against Lakmal and Perera, and play Malinga on it's merit as he will only have two overs up-front to bowl. They must also be very wary of Randiv's four overs of spin, aswell as Jeevan Mendis' googlies. I feel if these can be achieved, then i see no doubt as to why Afghanistan can not cause an upset in this opening game.
SHABA AFGHANISTAN!