Sri Lanka A recorded a commanding 308-run victory over Afghanistan A in their Test encounter held in Abu Dhabi. The win was marked by dominant batting performances and exceptional bowling, particularly from Isitha Wijesundara, who finished the match with 10 wickets.
Sri Lanka A posted a solid total of 406 runs in their first innings, led by centuries from Lahiru Udara (107) and Sonal Dinusha (104). In response, Afghanistan A were bundled out for just 168 runs, with Afsar Zazai top-scoring with 54. Isitha Wijesundara took 6 wickets, while Tharindu Ratnayake claimed 3.
In their second innings, Sri Lanka A piled on more pressure by declaring at 376 for 4, with an incredible display that featured three centuries — Nuwanidu Fernando (102), Pasindu Suriyabandara (100), and Pawan Rathnayake (100*).
Set a mammoth target of 614, Afghanistan A managed only 306 in their second innings despite a valiant century from Darwish Rasooli. Isitha Wijesundara continued his brilliance, grabbing another 4 wickets to complete a 10-wicket haul in the match.
With this all-round performance, Sri Lanka A sealed a resounding win, and Isitha Wijesundara was rightfully named Player of the Match.
