Sri Lanka Secures 10-Wicket Victory Over Afghanistan

Sri Lanka secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over Afghanistan in a one-off Test match in Colombo, with opening batsmen Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka leading the charge to seal the win. Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah put up a spirited effort, but were ultimately bowled out for 296 in the second innings, setting Sri Lanka a modest target for victory. Prabath Jayasuriya showcased a stellar performance, claiming seven wickets in the match, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the second innings. The match also witnessed notable performances from former Sri Lankan captains Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal, and saw Sri Lanka set a new record at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club with a partnership of 232 runs. The Test match did not contribute to the World Test Championship, with both teams poised to transition to a series of ODI and T20 fixtures in the coming days, continuing in Kandy and Dambulla.