Sun Dec 01 07:27:11 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka U19 Stumble Against Afghanistan U19 in Asia Cup Clash

**Sharjah, UAE** – Sri Lanka Under-19’s hopes for victory in their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup match against Afghanistan Under-19 suffered a setback on December 1st. Despite a strong individual performance from Sharujan Shanmuganathan, who scored 55 runs, Sri Lanka struggled to build substantial partnerships.

Shanmuganathan’s innings was punctuated by boundaries, but he ultimately fell victim to AM Ghazanfar, who proved a formidable opponent for the Sri Lankan batsmen. Ghazanfar finished with impressive figures of 2/33. Other Sri Lankan batsmen, including Pulindu Perera (53) and Vimath Dinsara, contributed to the score, but inconsistent batting ultimately hampered their team’s progress. Mahboob Khan also claimed a crucial wicket for Afghanistan.

While the final score is unavailable from the provided text, the live score updates paint a picture of a match where Sri Lanka’s batting faltered despite individual efforts. Afghanistan’s bowling attack displayed effective control and consistently put pressure on the Sri Lankan batting line-up. The match, held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, continues to unfold.

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