Sri Lanka’s narrow victory over Afghanistan improves their chances of being able to qualify for the Cricket World Cup

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Dec 1 : Hosts Sri Lanka have boosted their chances of qualifying automatically for next years ICC Cricket World Cup in India with a thrilling four-wicket win over Afghanistan in a high-scoring match on Wednesday.

Charith Asalanka was the hero for Sri Lanka with an unbeaten 83 as the Island side successfully chased down Afghanistans massive total of 313/8 with just two balls to spare.

It was Sri Lankas third-highest run chase in Mens ODI cricket and their best they have achieved since they hauled in Indias lofty score of 321/6 in the Champions Trophy at The Oval in 2017.The win also helped Sri Lanka stay in touch with the top-eight sides on the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup Super League standings, according to ICC.The 10 points from the win means Sri Lanka now have a total of 77 points on the current Super League standings and Dasun Shanakas side can go past eighth-placed West Indies by winning at least two of their remaining three matches.Those matches for Sri Lanka will take place in March, with the three remaining fixtures to be held against New Zealand away from home.

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