
Sri Lanka will take on Afghanistan in the 16th game of the ICC World T20 2016 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. It’s an important game for both the teams as they will look forward to start the tournament on a winning note. Live Streaming, ICC World T20 Super 10 stage: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan at Kolkata
Afghanistan have been in alluring form as they have drilled hard and sculpted a spot in the Super 10s. They have a well seasoned team and one can expect them to create an upset here at Kolkata. The likes of Asghar Stanikzai, Amir Hamza, Dawlat Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Shahzad and Samiullah Shenwari.
For Sri Lanka, they have gone through a rocky patch in the recent times and will look for revival of fortunes in this game. They have some good players of the game with Dinesh Chandimal, Dushmantha Chameera, Thisara Perera and Tillakaratne Dilshan. These are proven match winners and can turn the game within a span of few overs.
Expect a run-fest when these two teams battle it out for priceless points at Kolkata. We present you with the pick of the tweets.
Well played, Afghanistan. An associate team gave the T20 Defending Champions a run for their money. This is what sport is all about. Love!
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 17, 2016
Great team effort with Dilshan and Herath leading. A quiet but solid start. Well done
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) March 17, 2016
Afgan Jalebis for Sri Lanka #WT20
— अरुण लाल (@dhaikilokatweet) March 17, 2016
Afghanistan is practically learning what 2 sides of a coin means. Having Inzamam as the coach of the side #AFGvSL
— CrickBC (@crickBC) March 17, 2016
Brave batting. Good bowling. But big let down in the fielding department by Afghanistan. #WT20
— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) March 17, 2016
This is pathetic stuff from #AFG. Is Inzi teaching them fielding? Seriously need a fielding coach. #AFGvSL #SLvAFG — Suvajit Mustafi (@RibsGully) March 17, 2016
#AFG fielders today. #WT20 pic.twitter.com/Erxz6a2xnE
— Nikhil (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 17, 2016
inzamam’s definitely influenced afghanistan’s fielding! #AFGvSL #WT20 #espnmatchday — Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 17, 2016
Afghanistan Batting coach: Inzamam ul Haq Bowling coach: Manoj Prabhakar Time for a fielding coach#WT20 #AFGvSL #SLvAFG #AFG #SL — Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) March 17, 2016
Angelo Dhoni finishing things for Lanka! #WT20 #SLvAFG — HoldingWilleyCricket (@holdingwilley) March 17, 2016
Ugh. Stop playing like India, Afghanistan. — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 17, 2016
One cop got hit by a Dilshan six straight on the heart today at the Eden Gardens and he’s the luckier guy https://t.co/xGRqhnuFB1 #AFGvSL — Monish (@Crownish) March 17, 2016
Harsha bhogle: Aakash aap bataiye aapne bhi India ke liye bahut cricket khela hai! Aakash chopra: Really??#WT20 #Ind — Jaideep (@iJaiDeep_) March 17, 2016
Afghanistan showing their inexperience. Not a wise thing to attack the ball and leave the gap when there’s dew#WT20 #AFGvSL #SLvAFG — Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) March 17, 2016
Haha BC aisi Misfield sirf Pakistani karti thi #SLvAFG #WT20 — Akshay (@ComedyBanda) March 17, 2016
If #AFG able to move #Dilshan with 2 overs , they will reach to very much close to defeat #SriLanka …#AFGvSL #T20WorldCup — Ahmed Kazim (@Ahmedkazimkabir) March 17, 2016
If there is something like Kolpak kinda rule in Pakistan, Nabi would now be playing for them. Classical action! #WT20 — Ravi Maestri (@ravimaestri) March 17, 2016
Dilshan is doing everything in this match including helping #AFG take wickets #Pro — Monish (@Crownish) March 17, 2016
Poor fielding spoiling a great over is like spoiling a great tweet with unnecessary smileys. #AFGvSL — cricBC (@cricBC) March 17, 2016
Tillakaratne Dilshan – ever the showman #WT20 #SL #AFG pic.twitter.com/QoCTUoZIMm — Vithushan (@Vitu_E) March 17, 2016
Everything is fine. Magar coach’s fitness is reflected in the fielding#AFGvSL — Sana fazili (@FaziliSana) March 17, 2016
#AFG supporters in the #WT20 #SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/i74wmc2GK0 — CricWizz (@CricWizz) March 17, 2016
First competitive game of #WT20 features a team they made qualify twice. I love cricket — Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) March 17, 2016
Shahzad runs out Perera (12) but Dilshan moves past 50. #SL 92-3 off 13, needing 62 from 42 to win. #WT20 SS2 now. pic.twitter.com/My876pOL2P — Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) March 17, 2016
It Seems, Srilanka is also feeling unsafe in India, They want to go home as early as possible. #AFGvsSL #SLvsAFG — Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) March 17, 2016
Whattay Run out! Gone from a cm! Is this the turning point? Hoping against hope! #AFGvSL #T20WorldCup — Rafay Zia (@proximitybomb) March 17, 2016
Mohmmad Shahzad with a MS Dhoni style run out. #AFGvSL — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) March 17, 2016
Really like the #Afghanistan team. So intense and putting up a good spin bowling show. #AFGvSL — Ashutosh Lall (@AshuLall) March 17, 2016
“Fearless Cricket” is how I would describe Afghanistan. You cant take them easy and they deserve respect in this format. #AFGvSL #WT20 — Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) March 17, 2016
Karim’s tummy shows how quick he is on field. #AFGvSL — Sir Rohit Sharma (@imRo45_) March 17, 2016
The fact Perera is sent up the order makes one think that SL are nervous about chasing this target. — Subash Jayaraman (@thecricketcouch) March 17, 2016
When Afridi was told that Rashid Khan is 17 years old #AFGvSL pic.twitter.com/qRVEZIL9ys — CrickBC (@crickBC) March 17, 2016
How Afghanistan emerged in a very short time span is really commendable, and with guidance of Inzaman they’ll shine. #AFGvSL — Kashif Qaimi (@kashif_Qaimi) March 17, 2016
We Kashmiris are on the Same side @sayed_zakir . Get us a win Afghanistan. #AFGvSL — KASHMIR (@Qashmier) March 17, 2016
Rashid Khan – The oldest looking 17-year old into the attack now. #AFGvSL — Chinmay Jawalekar (@CricfreakTweets) March 17, 2016
Dats the spirit! Well caught and Well bowled as well Nabi my Fav among the Afghans. #AFGvSL — Virat Kohli® (@imVjaanvi) March 17, 2016
Here we go. Chandimal was key. — Subash Jayaraman (@thecricketcouch) March 17, 2016
Hamid Hassan looks like an Afghani Ashok Dinda #wt20 #AFGvSL pic.twitter.com/0dVWu9P7Vi — Cricket Gandu (@CricketGandu) March 17, 2016
The definitive Dilscoop https://t.co/Ku7EoEeHjY — simon hughes (@theanalyst) March 17, 2016
Courage is Playing Dil-scoop off 144 kmph delivery. Well done Tillakaratne Dilshan #WT20 #AFGvSL #SLvAFG — Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) March 17, 2016
Sri Lankan fans after watching the Dilscoop! #WT20 #SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/YgYfUudsqf — HoldingWilleyCricket (@holdingwilley) March 17, 2016
#AFG fans after Dilshan’s back to back sixes. #AFGvSL pic.twitter.com/vofbhDQknn — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) March 17, 2016
Afghanistan counter attacked well and have a defendable score. Would love to see them win this one #WorldT20 #AFGvSL — Akash Fotedar (@akashfotedar5) March 17, 2016
#AFGvSL If you r with SL then you r playing w emotion of Tamils but if you r w Afgans then Surely you r Secular Decide yourself — Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluparsadrjd) March 17, 2016
Afghanistani team making crowd to Make some noise!#AFGvSL — Đaniyal Tahir (@daniyaltahir61) March 17, 2016
huge respect for Inzi Bhai#AFGvSL pic.twitter.com/LgtrRm4AVD — Muhammad Adnan Ali (@DaniAdnan57) March 17, 2016
“Kulasekara DushmanTha Herath Ka” HAHAHAHA WTF These Lankan names gave me cancer. #WT20 #SLvAFG #AFGvSL pic.twitter.com/jsPVBTvCaw — – Thug Pathan (@HaniiSays) March 17, 2016
Afghan batsmen have done their job. It’s up to their bowlers on how they take on Sri Lankan batsmen. #SLvAFG #WT20 — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 17, 2016
Kumar sangakkara right now: #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/65WlIZxPcE — Jaideep (@iJaiDeep_) March 1, 2016
A Huge SIX By Asghar! #AFGvSL #SLvAFG #WT20 #AFG #SL pic.twitter.com/raksDY1MpT — Ali CH (@aliatharch) March 17, 2016
i love to Be coach of this Afgani team. #AfganJalebi#SLvAFG — Sir Ashish Nehra (@Guru_A_Nehra) March 17, 2016
Fantastic effort by Afghanistan to make 153 against Sri Lanka. We have a game here, if they can hold their nerve (and catch..) — simon hughes (@theanalyst) March 17, 2016
A stunning late onslaught by #AFG batsmen, led by skipper Stanikzai, powers them to 153/7 Last 8 overs: 94 runs #SLvAFG #WT20 — #wt20 #Worldt20 (@WC_T20_2016) March 17, 2016
#AFG 153/7 (20.0 Ovs) CRR: 7.65 Afghanistan Has A Very Good Chance To Win This One. #SLvAFG #WT20 — Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) March 17, 2016
Well done #AFG …Grt come back in last 9 overs…#SLvAFG #WorldT20 @StarSportsIndia #Respect for putting up a decent show..!!! — Shrikaant Sharrma (@sharmashri) March 17, 2016
Luv the #Afghanspirit .. What a team #iccWorldT20 #SLvAFG .. Go #AFG — Govind Sagar (@GovindSagar) March 17, 2016
We could very well see an upset here #SLvAFG — Ravi Shastri (@TheRaviShastri) March 17, 2016
Come on Afghanistan! It’s your game now if you keep up the spirit #SLvAFG — Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) March 17, 2016
#slvafg #wt20 So, Afghanistan make a startling comeback to post 153, a score they would have grabbed at the halfway mark. — Waseem Tahir (@waseemtahir23) March 17, 2016
Now thats how you come back fighting! Well done #AFG #SLvAFG — FaiqaIftikhar (@Faiqa_xoxo) March 17, 2016
New Powerhouse of Cricket….Afghanistan…#SLvAFG #AFGvSL #WT20 — Amit Rana (@amitrana232) March 17, 2016
Ruthless batting from Afghans … #favourites #SLvAFG — kavin kumar (@kavin_uk) March 17, 2016
On a lighter note Afganistan players spk much better English than Pakis 🙂 #SLvAFG — Maj Yogesh Dahiya (@dahiyayogesh81) March 17, 2016
Good batting from #afg. #sl could have done much better in the latter half with the bowling #SLvAFG #WT20 — Tharindu Rusira (@TharinduRusira) March 17, 2016
153/7 AFG Ab Sri Lanka waale bhi gaali denge. — PhD in Bakchodi !! (@Atheist_Krishna) March 17, 2016
No matter who wins this match, Sri Lankan national anthem is the real winner here #Wt20 #SL #AFG — CrickBC (@crickBC) March 17, 2016
Must confess didn’t think Afg would get 150. Sri Lanka should get these but at least the Afg batsmen have given their bowlers a chance — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 17, 2016
Have you been touched by Afghan cricket, baby#SLvAFG — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) March 17, 2016
Oh man. Afghanistan are totally in this match. Lovely performance. — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 17, 2016
Asghar Stanikzai’s 62 is the fourth-highest individual score among players from associate sides in #WT20 — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 17, 2016
Well played Asghar Stanikzai. #AFG#SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/8GofYfR4Hq — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) March 17, 2016
#SLvAFG who the hell is this guy fighting till the end…..awesome spirit and batting…..too good…. — Adarsh Balakrishnan (@gobigonlife) March 17, 2016
You can either cry like Ireland, Netherland and Scotland or force ICC to give you more chances, like Afghanistan or Bangladesh #WT20 #AFG — CrickBC (@crickBC) March 17, 2016
Cricket Laundry: Asghar Stanikazi, the smart cricketer, who can actually track Sri Lankan bowlers intake of variations! #WT20 — Tahir Ibn Manzoor (@TahirIbnManzoor) March 17, 2016
Someone stepping up for Afghanistan every single time. Hallmark of a good team! Way to go Bhais! #WT20 #SLvAFG — Ravi Maestri (@ravimaestri) March 17, 2016
Most 50s by captains from associate teams in T20Is: 3 by Collins Obuya, William Porterfield and Asghar Stanikzai #AFGvSL — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 17, 2016
Stanikzai for IPL!!#WT20 #SLvAFGpic.twitter.com/Pb1GM53IhO — HoldingWilleyCricket (@holdingwilley) March 17, 2016
Excellent knock by Asghar Stanikzai. #SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/VCT5YH9ADW — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) March 17, 2016
#SL fans after Angelo Mathews dropped the catch of Asghar Stanikzai. #SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/DMGsISF37Y — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) March 17, 2016
Samiullah Shenwari’s 31 in 14b SR 221.42 quickest for #Afg vs top cricketing nation M Nabi 31 in 17b v Ind SR 182.35 @ Colombo 2012#WT20 — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 17, 2016
Afganistan winning Hearts. what a Team #Afgvsl #AfgVsSl — Sir Ashish Nehra (@Guru_A_Nehra) March 17, 2016
Shenwari is playing a gem of an innings here. These runs could prove vital at the end. #SLvAFG #WT20 — Ronald D Sampson (@RDSampson_25) March 17, 2016
#SL bowling too thin to take them through to the podium…Malinga missed but even his presence might not be enough. #WT20 — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 17, 2016
SL haven’t scored 150 in their last 8 innings. If Afghanistan get there. It’ll be an interesting chase. #SLvsAFG #WT20 #AKLive — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 17, 2016
Such a crispy sound from the bat!!! #SLvAFG #WT20 — Deepu Narayana (@deeputalks) March 17, 2016
For a moment I thought that Thisara Perera bowling with good rhythm today. That few shots ruined his spell completely.#WT20 #SLvAFG — DooMER (@Nipun_Sandaru) March 17, 2016
Kolkata has some old connections with ‘Kabuli-walas’. No wonder Eden Gardens is cheering for #AFG #AFGvSL — Sandipan Banerjee (@im_sandipan) March 17, 2016
#AFGvSL: #AFG fans enjoying this hitting like: pic.twitter.com/SeUfVFQwPU — HT Sports (@HTSportsNews) March 17, 2016
On this Pitch, Afghan Needs Atleast 140 To Stand a chance to Win ! #SLvAFG — Lolwale (@sabkilengayab) March 17, 2016
Back to back sixes…..#Afg on fire today…itni buri bi ni batting yar…well keep it up#SLvAFG #ICCWT20 @aaliaaaliya — Arslan Arshad (@012_arshad) March 17, 2016
AFG are giving themselves a terrific chance. Stanikzai’s innings well crafted. 135 could win this. — Subash Jayaraman (@thecricketcouch) March 17, 2016
I still have problems with SL fielding. Don’t know whether I’m going nuts, but i think they should improve. Catching, throwing #SLvAfg #WT20 — Irosh Jayarathna (@IroshJ) March 17, 2016
If there’s a custom of announcing names before match then for #AFGvSL it’ll show “Match delayed due to Names” #WT20 #SLvAFG — OmnisCient I (@koi___nahi) March 17, 2016
Stanikzai! Like Dhoni, standing there when his batsmen fail him. #WT20 #SLvAFG — HoldingWilleyCricket (@holdingwilley) March 17, 2016
siri’s golden arm works other way around #SLvAFG — vini (@vinweeraman) March 17, 2016
#AFG in Trouble! #SLvAFG #AFGvSL #WT20 #SL pic.twitter.com/jxrysxktdg — Ali CH (@aliatharch) March 17, 2016
Quality of #SL bowling stifling Afghanistan batsmen. Need some quick runs here if they stand a chance. #AKLive @ICC #WT20 — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 17, 2016
Not happening today for Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/rIBJ0NzWSV — Tim (@timwig_cricket) March 17, 2016
#Legend Inzamam ul Haq! #SLvAFG #AFGvSL #WT20 pic.twitter.com/MO4XL0C4ah — Aleena علینہ (@Anmol_Aleena) March 17, 2016
Lol bade bade naam hain Afghanistan me!! Kch b#SLvAFG — Bhawna (@bhawnakohli5) March 17, 2016
Big support for #afg at eden gardens. #SLvAFG Alot of afghan pathans do business in #calcutta. #edengardens — shahab kalim (@shahabkalim) March 17, 2016
Asghar Stanikzai sounds like someone from Mortal Kombat but plays like someone from Allan Border Cricket. #SLvAFG #WT20 — Malay Desai (@MalayD) March 17, 2016
Noor Ali playing some classic shots on the on side. Beautiful wrist play #SLvAFG #WT20 — Yokesh (@ImYokEsH) March 17, 2016
HS for #Afg vs top cricketing nations – 50 – Noor Ali Zadran v Ind (Gros Islet) 2010 44 – Gulbadin Naib v Eng (Colombo) 2012#Wt20#SLvAFG — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 17, 2016
Cheer from the crowd for every Afghanistan run. Gotta love sport. — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 17, 2016
#SLvAFG If SL win today, SL fans will be happy but if Afg win today entire cricket fans wil be happy. @ICC #WT20 @AFGCricketTeam @dna — satish kumar (@satishattw) March 17, 2016
Match 16. 2.5: WICKET! M Shahzad (8) is out, c Dushmantha Chameera b Angelo Mathews, 12/1 https://t.co/l5MYHs9GHt #AFGvSL #WT20 #SL #AFG — ICC Live Scores (@ICCLive) March 17, 2016
Used to play with bombs going off behind the bowlers arm, now distracted by a small light…. #wt20 #afg — Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) March 17, 2016
#slvafg “So nice to see the Afghanistan’s colors being portrayed so beautifully by their supporters. — Waseem Tahir (@waseemtahir23) March 17, 2016
SL’s National anthem started, main shopping kar ke aata hoon. — PhD in Bakchodi !! (@Atheist_Krishna) March 17, 2016
Whoa! Dilshan is growing nursery on his head. A true all rounder! — Diwakar (@DiwakarKothari_) March 17, 2016
Heart rooting for Afganistan to cause an upset, but the brain knows better!! #SLvAFG — Ntsika Zimema (@ntsido97) March 17, 2016
Looks like some SriLankan Harris Jayaraj composed their national anthem. Straight copy of ‘Jai Jagadish Hare’. #SLvAFG — Dude From The 90s (@BhaskarNh) March 17, 2016
Afghanistan team earned their place in World Cup. Not like Bangladeshi beggars. #AFGvsSL — Diwakar (@DiwakarKothari_) March 17, 2016
Sri Lanka Maatha! Best national anthem. Ever! #SL #WT20 — Srini Mama (@SriniMama16) March 17, 2016
I challenge David Blaine to hold his breath during Srilankan anthem. — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 17, 2016
The Afghanistan – “Milli Surood” (National Anthem) Includes lyrics in Pashto (with Arabic script support) and English.#WT20#SLvAFG — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 17, 2016
This is the first T20I between #Afg and #SL.#WT20 #AFGvSL — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 17, 2016
@Shahrcasm when Zadran lands some big lottery, he become Dawlat Zadran!! — MathlaGharey Ghoirey (@ghoirey) March 17, 2016
Afghanistan is one team who have the potential to cause a hiccup for the Lankans. Looking forward to a good game #WT20 #SLvAFG — Mufthaz (@MufthazItIs) March 17, 2016
Mohammad Shehzad needs one more six to become the first player from an associate nation to hit 50 sixes in T20Is. #WT20 #SLvAFG#AFGvSL — ICCT20WorldCup2016 (@ICC_WCT20) March 17, 2016
AFG XI: M Shahzad, N Zadran, A Stanikzai, K Sadiq, G Naib, S Shenwari, N Zadran, S Shafiq, R Khan, D Zadran, H Hassan — ICC Live Scores (@ICCLive) March 17, 2016
SL XI: Dilshan, Chandimal(w), Thirimanne, Kapugedera, A Mathews(c), M Siriwardana, Shehan Jayasuriya, T Perera, Kulasekara, Chameera, Herath — Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) March 17, 2016
Did anyone understand a word of what the Afghani captain said , what is he ??? Afghani Batman !!! #SLvAFG — Ishan Somaiya (@ishansomaiya) March 17, 2016
#AFG vs #SL #WT20 clash: Asghar Stanikzai wins the toss; @ACBofficials willbat first. #AFGvsSL #slvsafg — CricLife (@TheCriclife) March 17, 2016
#SLvAFG pre-match warm-up. Malinga’s there, wearing a knee brace. #WT20 pic.twitter.com/PvQ6T0okOY — Shamik Chakrabarty (@shamik100) March 17, 2016