SL- A vs AFG- A, 6th Match – Dambulla | June 19, 2026- Avishka Fernando's Century Powers Sri Lanka A to Dominant 103-Run Victory Over Afghanistan A

Avishka Fernando Leads the Batting Charge

After being asked to bat, Sri Lanka A got off to a flying start thanks to an aggressive opening partnership between Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando.

Dickwella entertained the crowd with a rapid 66 off just 54 balls, smashing 12 boundaries. He shared a 133-run opening stand with Avishka Fernando, laying the foundation for a massive total.

Avishka continued to dominate the Afghanistan A bowlers, scoring a superb 110 from 97 deliveries, including 13 fours and a six. His innings combined elegance with power and kept the scoreboard moving throughout the middle overs.

Useful contributions from Nuwanidu Fernando (45), Ravindu Fernando (25), and Wanuja Sahan (19) helped Sri Lanka A finish on an imposing 322/8 in their 50 overs.

Top Scorers for Sri Lanka A
Avishka Fernando – 110 (97)
Niroshan Dickwella – 66 (54)
Nuwanidu Fernando – 45 (70)
Ravindu Fernando – 25 (18)
Afghanistan A Bowlers Fight Back Late

Despite a difficult day, Afghanistan A managed to pick up wickets in the latter stages.

Best Bowlers
Faridoon Dawoodzai – 4/60
Farmanullah – 3/68
Mohammad Ibrahim – 1/70

However, Sri Lanka's strong top-order performance had already set a challenging target.

Afghanistan A Suffer Early Collapse

Chasing 323, Afghanistan A endured a disastrous start. Captain Imran Mir was dismissed for a duck on the second ball of the innings, and wicketkeeper Noor ul Rahman followed shortly after without scoring.

At 2/2, Afghanistan A were immediately under pressure.

Hassan Eisakhil fought back brilliantly with a composed 74 from 78 balls, striking five fours and three sixes. Bahir Shah added 35, while Farmanullah played an entertaining knock of 43 from 39 deliveries.

Despite those efforts, wickets kept falling at regular intervals and Afghanistan A never managed to build the partnerships needed for a successful chase.

The innings ended at 219 in 42.5 overs.

Dulaj Samuditha Stars With the Ball

The star of the second innings was Dulaj Samuditha. The Sri Lankan all-rounder produced a sensational spell, finishing with five wickets while maintaining excellent control throughout his overs.

Kugathas Mathulan provided excellent support with three wickets, while Ravindu Fernando and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth chipped in with one wicket each.

Sri Lanka A Bowling Figures
Dulaj Samuditha – 5/25
Kugathas Mathulan – 3/38
Ravindu Fernando – 1/44
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth – 1/53
Player of the Match
Avishka Fernando (Sri Lanka A)

The opener produced a match-defining innings:

110 runs from 97 balls
13 fours and 1 six
Strike Rate: 113.40

His century laid the platform for Sri Lanka A's huge total and ultimately proved decisive.

Match Summary

Sri Lanka A: 322/8 (50 Overs)

Afghanistan A: 219 All Out (42.5 Overs)

Result: Sri Lanka A won by 103 runs.

Sri Lanka A showcased their strength in both batting and bowling departments, while Afghanistan A struggled to recover from an early collapse. The victory strengthens Sri Lanka A's position in the competition and highlights the impressive form of Avishka Fernando and Dulaj Samuditha.