ICC World Cup 2023 Match 30, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Updates

 It will be Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan fighting at Pune in game 30 of the World Cup 2023. Both teams have won two and lost three and enter today's match with stellar victories in their last games. While Afghanistan is brimming with confidence after knocking mighty Pakistan, Sri Lanka defeated England and Netherlands in its previous two encounters. A crucial match for both teams and an exciting contest is on the cards. 

The Afghans are playing outstanding cricket and are getting better with each match. Despite losing their star opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the first over while chasing Sri Lanka's 241, Afghanistan batters displayed a splendid performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets. With six points, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan not only kept its hopes alive in the tournament but also aimed for a semifinal berth. With back-to-back wins and three in total, they comfortably sit in the fifth spot. If they manage to win the next couple of games, they might get a chance to enter the subsequent phase. They will face Netherlands, Australia, and South Africa in their future encounters. 

For Sri Lanka, the chances for the semifinals look grim.