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As far as the World T20 is concerned, next up, we have for you a Group B game from Dharamsala between the Trans-Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand, set to take place tomorrow at 3 PM (IST)! The Sportskeeda live coverage or that game starts at 2:30 PM (IST).
Overall, some good cricket was on display tonight by Sri Lanka as they begin their title defence on a positive note. They would look take this momentum into the further games that they play in the World T20.
"It was a much-needed victory for us. The bowlers bowled pretty well. We played really good cricket in the practice games as well. We just gotta to go out there and be positive," says Mathews.
Although Thirimanne departed early, Perera and Kapugedera played brief cameos and played the perfect supporting role for Dilshan to guide the Lankan innings. There were a couple of lusty blows by Mathews too in the end.
They also didn't quite manage to pick up early wickets as Dilshan and Chandimal built up a 41-run opening stand to lay the plaform for the middle order.
"I needed runs in this game. I am really happy with this knock. I think we batted really well and built partnerships. The first match is really important in every tournament," says Dilshan.
17.3 Zadran to Mathews, FOUR! Another misfield! Bad cricket by Afghanistan! Outside edge off Mathews' bat, and the third man behind point misfields this time!
