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DUBAI: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh reached the semi-finals of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup after registering victories in their Group B fixtures here on Monday.
Sri Lanka reached the knockout stage with a two-wicket victory over the hosts, Afghanistan, who crashed out after the loss.
Set stiff 236, Sri Lanka hit the winning runs on the second ball of the final over, losing eight wickets in the process.
Viran Chamuditha and Chamika Heenatigala starred with the bat as both scored 62 and 51* runs respectively.
Heenatigala stayed till the end, ensuring his team crossed the finish line.
For Afghanistan, Nooristani Omarzai remained the standout bowler, managing to pick three wickets.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, Afghanistan were bowled out for 235 in 49.5 overs.
Osman Sadat remained the top scorer with 52 to his name from 87 balls.
For Sri Lanka, Sethmika Seneviratne and Dulnith Sigera shone with the ball, scalping three apiece.
In the eighth fixture, Bangladesh chased down a mere target of 131 in 24.5 overs with seven wickets in hand.
Opener Zawad Abrar scored 70 from 68 balls with the help of three sixes and seven fours, while Kalam Siddiki remained the other notable contributor, scoring 34 from 66 balls.
For his outstanding batting, Abrar was named the player of the match.
For Nepal, Yuvraj Khatri and Abhisekh Tiwari picked up one wicket each.
After being invited to bat first, Nepal was skittled for 130 in 31.1 overs, thanks Md Sobuj and three wickets.
Abhisekh Tiwari was the highest scorer for Nepal with 30 from 43 deliveries.
Nonetheless, Sri Lanka is at the top of Group B with four points, while Bangladesh are second despite having similar points due to the net run rate.
Both semi-finalists will face each other on Wednesday whereas Afghanistan and Nepal will play in a dead rubber.
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