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3 Players To Watch In AFG vs SL CWC Match 30: Afghanistan shook up the World Cup 2023 points table with a surprising victory over defending champions England, benefiting other teams as well. Hashmatullah Shahidi's squad is set to face Sri Lanka, whose campaign is hanging by a thread after suffering two consecutive losses and losing their inspirational captain, Dasun Shanaka, to a tournament-ending injury. Match number 30 between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place in Pune on October 30. In ODI history, Sri Lanka has a favorable head-to-head record against Afghanistan, with seven wins and three losses. Here are three standout players to watch in the AFG vs. SL CWC Match 30: Rashid Khan Photo: ICC Rashid Khan played a pivotal role in Afghanistan's historic victory over England, contributing with both bat and ball. He has already claimed five wickets in three matches in this tournament and will be eager for more success against Sri Lanka, a team he has performed w...

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ICC CWC Match 8 Report: In the ICC Men's World Cup 2023, Pakistan clinched their second consecutive victory by making a remarkable chase of Sri Lanka's 345-run target. This historic win goes down in the annals of the ODI Cricket World Cup as the highest successful chase ever recorded. A Rocky Start Resilient Rizwan hit the century despite the injury. Getty Images Pakistan's pursuit of the target got off to a rocky start when Imam-ul-Haq departed early, adding to their early woes. Even though Babar Azam briefly ignited the crowd with a boundary off his first ball, his departure came swiftly, as he nicked one down the leg side, leaving Pakistan with only 10 runs on the scoreboard at his exit. By the end of the powerplay, Pakistan had mustered a modest 48 runs, and the focus shifted towards rebuilding the innings after these early setbacks. Pakistan's approach, marked by a cautious game plan, unintentionally increased the required run rate. However, ...

  Image Source: Twitter India Return to Sub 100 FIFA Ranking: In a momentous achievement, the Indian men’s football team has made its way back into the coveted sub-100 FIFA ranking for the first time since 2018. The team’s remarkable performance in the SAFF Championship saw them ascend one spot to secure the 99th position in the latest FIFA chart. The SAFF Championship, held in Bengaluru earlier this month, witnessed India’s triumph against formidable opponents, Lebanon and Kuwait, in the semifinal and final matches, respectively. The team showcased their resilience and determination, clinching victories through thrilling penalty shootouts. Sunil Chhetri’s India Return to Sub 100 FIFA Ranking Lebanon also experienced a slight elevation in the rankings, securing the 100th spot, trailing just below India. Meanwhile, Kuwait displayed significant progress, moving up four places to occupy the 137th position in the FIFA chart. Also Read: India Return to Sub 100 FIFA Ranking Also Read: Al...