WT20: Dilshan drives Sri Lanka to win against spirited Afghans
Updated On: 17 March, 2016 11:12 PM IST | | Arup Chatterjee
<p>Afghanistan posed a spirited challenge before the seasoned Tillakaratne Dilshan steered Sri Lanka to a six-wicket victory in their opening match of the ICC WT20 in Kolkata on Thursday</p>
Kolkata: Tillakaratne Dilshan turned the clock back to guide Sri Lanka to a six-wicket victory over a stubborn Afghanistan in a World T20 match at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. Dilshan, the oldest player at 39, remained unbeaten on a 53-ball 83 as the island nation overcame periods of doubt to overtake Afghanistan's 153 in the 19th over.
Sri Lankan cricketer Dilshan in action during ICC World T20 match at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Thursday. Pic/PTI
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