In a nail-biting encounter at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on 15 November 2025, Afghanistan A pulled off a thrilling 3-wicket win over Sri Lanka A. Sri Lanka A posted 170/9 in their allotted 20 overs, but Afghanistan A chased down the target in just 19.5 overs, finishing at 171/7.
For Sri Lanka A, Milan Rathnayake played a blistering innings of 41 runs off just 19 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes. Nuwanidu Fernando contributed 39 off 35 balls, while Dunith Wellalage added 33 runs from 29 deliveries. Despite these efforts, the Afghan bowlers struck at crucial moments to keep the chase within reach.
The hero for Afghanistan A was Sediqullah Atal, who smashed 54 off 27 balls, including 3 fours and 5 sixes, leading his team to a memorable victory. Imran Mir chipped in with 34 off 21 balls, and captain Darwish Rasooli contributed 32 off 22 deliveries.
Score Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate (RR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka A | 170/9 | 20.0 | 8.50 |
| Afghanistan A | 171/7 | 19.5 | 8.62 |
Top Performers for Sri Lanka A:
Milan Rathnayake: 41 (19 balls), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Nuwanidu Fernando: 39 (35 balls)
Dunith Wellalage: 33 (29 balls)
Top Performers for Afghanistan A:
Sediqullah Atal: 54 (27 balls), 3 fours, 5 sixes
Imran Mir: 34 (21 balls)
Darwish Rasooli: 32 (22 balls)
It was a thrilling contest that went down to the final over, with Afghanistan A’s aggressive batting and timely wickets proving decisive.