End of over 19 (12 runs) Afghanistan 136/7 (RR: 7.15)

Dawlat Zadran0 (0b 0x4 0x6)
NLTC Perera4-0-33-3
PVD Chameera4-0-19-0
18.6
Perera to Asghar Stanikzai, OUT

Asghar Stanikzai c †Chandimal b Perera 62 (47b 3x4 4x6) SR: 131.91
18.5
Perera to Asghar Stanikzai, FOUR, 130 kph, Stanikzai picking the gaps with enviable precision. However, Perera's length is starting to get predictable. Full and wide outside off again, Stanikzai crashes the drive in the air and the ball lands a few inches short of the boundary skirting at cover.
18.4
Perera to Shafiqullah, OUT, dragged to deep midwicket. Shafiqulalh, trying to get under one just like his captain, does so but fails to time the delivery. More of the inside half and it carries all the way with that angular bat

Shafiqullah c Thirimanne b Perera 5 (7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 71.42
18.3
Perera to Asghar Stanikzai, 1 run, totally mis-times a similar shot. In fact, this was an easier delivery to hit than the previous one. Straighter but on many a bounce to midwicket
18.2
Perera to Asghar Stanikzai, SIX, what a shot that is. Stanikzai on fire. Goes deep in his crease again to get under the delivery and gets the length he wants, off balance and he smashes it over long-on. Unbelievable timing despite not being in the right shape
18.1
Perera to Shafiqullah, 1 run, nice delivery that. Very full, quite wide outside off. Bunted towards long-off
 

Vital two overs these for both sides, not only for the score but for momentum too, a crucial factor in this format

Karthik Sukumar: "These 15 balls could prove the difference between AFG posing a big threat and SL winning this game. On a side note, I am glad people have come to watch the game despite the home team not playing! "