Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2016
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From 8 H2H matches
Eden Gardens
Kolkata, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Apr 2023). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKR vs LSG 09 Apr 2026 | 181/4 (20) | 182/7 (20) | 363 |
| KKR vs RR 19 Apr 2026 | 155/9 (20) | 161/6 (19.4) | 316 |
| KKR vs GT 16 May 2026 | 247/2 (20) | 218/4 (20) | 465 |
| KKR vs MI 20 May 2026 | 147/8 (20) | 148/6 (18.5) | 295 |
| KKR vs DC 24 May 2026 | 203/5 (20) | 163/10 (18.4) | 366 |
SL at Eden Gardens
Top Scorer
Tillakaratne Dilshan
83 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Thisara Perera
3 wkts
AFG at Eden Gardens
Top Scorer
Asghar Afghan
62 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Nabi
1 wkts
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Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | c Dushmantha Chameera b Angelo Mathews | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Noor Ali Zadran | b Rangana Herath | 20 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 86.96 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | c Dinesh Chandimal b Thisara Perera | 62 | 47 | 3 | 4 | 131.91 |
| Karim Sadiq | c Dinesh Chandimal b Thisara Perera | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | lbw b Rangana Herath | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | c Thisara Perera b Nuwan Kulasekara | 31 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 221.43 |
| Shafiqullah Shafiq | c Lahiru Thirimanne b Thisara Perera | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Dawlat Zadran | not out | 5* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Najibullah Zadran | not out | 12* | 3 | 1 | 1 | 400 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews (c) | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Rangana Herath | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Thisara Perera | 4 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Milinda Siriwardana | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinesh Chandimal (wk) | c Samiullah Shinwari b Mohammad Nabi | 18 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 105.88 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | not out | 83* | 56 | 8 | 3 | 148.21 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | b Rashid Khan | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Thisara Perera | run out (Mohammad Shahzad) | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Chamara Kapugedera | run out (Mohammad Nabi) | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Angelo Mathews (c) | not out | 21* | 10 | 3 | 1 | 210 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karim Sadiq | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamid Hassan | 3.5 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 10.86 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawlat Zadran | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Angelo Mathews
SL
|
94.6 |
| 2 |
Tillakaratne Dilshan
SL
|
93.4 |
| 3 |
Thisara Perera
SL
|
92.8 |
| 4 |
Samiullah Shinwari
AFG
|
83.3 |
| 5 |
Rangana Herath
SL
|
73.5 |
| 6 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
73.3 |
| 7 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
50.6 |
| 8 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
44.6 |
| 9 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
41.4 |
| 10 |
Dinesh Chandimal
SL
|
22.9 |
| 11 |
Nuwan Kulasekara
SL
|
20.5 |
| 12 |
Noor Ali Zadran
AFG
|
20.4 |
| 13 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
17.4 |
| 14 |
Chamara Kapugedera
SL
|
15.5 |
| 15 |
Dawlat Zadran
AFG
|
14.3 |
| 16 |
Mohammad Shahzad
AFG
|
10.2 |
| 17 |
Lahiru Thirimanne
SL
|
7.2 |
| 18 |
Hamid Hassan
AFG
|
6.2 |
| 19 |
Karim Sadiq
AFG
|
6.1 |
| 20 |
Shafiqullah Shafiq
AFG
|
5.7 |
| 21 |
Milinda Siriwardana
SL
|
2.4 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: who played
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2016 at Eden Gardens on 17 March 2016. Tillakaratne Dilshan top-scored with 83 off 56 balls and Thisara Perera took 3/33.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka XI: Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Lahiru Thirimanne, Thisara Perera, Chamara Kapugedera, Angelo Mathews (c), Rangana Herath, Nuwan Kulasekara, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milinda Siriwardana, Dushmantha Chameera. Afghanistan XI: Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Noor Ali Zadran, Asghar Afghan (c), Karim Sadiq, Mohammad Nabi, Samiullah Shinwari, Shafiqullah Shafiq, Dawlat Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Hamid Hassan, Rashid Khan.
Who won Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
When and where was Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan played?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday 17 March 2016, in T20 World Cup 2016.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka scored 155/4 in 18.5 overs. Afghanistan scored 153/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Angelo Mathews was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 95/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Tillakaratne Dilshan top-scored with 83 off 56 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Thisara Perera took 3/33 in 4 overs.