Sri Lanka’s Karunaratne was dismissed after scoring 77, giving Afghanistan hope, but Sri Lanka still trail by 21 runs with three wickets down. Afghanistan’s seamers performed better on the second morning, taking crucial wickets before lunch. Karunaratne was in great form before his dismissal, scoring at a brisk pace. Other Sri Lankan wickets fell to seam bowling as well. Mathews and Chandimal were at the crease at lunch, with Sri Lanka hoping to build a substantial lead.
