ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets after match 30, AFG vs SL

Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

In the 30th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Afghanistan emerged victorious against Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first.

Sri Lanka posted a total of 241 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 49.3 overs. Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer for Sri Lanka with 46 runs, while Kusal Mendis contributed 39. In response, Afghanistan chased down the target of 242 in 45.2 overs, finishing at 242/3 .

Rahmat Shah played a brilliant knock of 62 runs, while Hashmatullah Shahidi remained unbeaten at 58. Azmatullah Omarzai played a crucial role, finishing not out at 73 runs.

Sri Lanka's bowling efforts fell short of defending their total, with Dilshan Madushanka picking the first two wickets.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table:

Afghanistan who came as the dark horses are giving some tough times to big teams. They have registered their third win after defeating Sri Lanka. In their 6 games, they have lost 3 and won 3 and are still alive in the tournament. They now find themselves at fifth spot with 6 points and a NRR of -0.718.

Sri Lanka are another team that came with less expectations but will certainly take some positives from the tournament. They have won 2 out of the 6 games played. They find themselves at 6th spot with NRR of -0.275. Top four teams are India, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Runs 

There have been no changes in the top five run-getters list after the 30th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka and the list remains the same from the last match.

South African wicket-keeper Quinton De Kock is at the first position of the list of batsmen with most runs in the tournament with 431 runs. David Warner is second on the list with 413 runs. New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra finds himself at 3rd position with 406 runs in six innings. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is fourth with 398 runs. South African batter Aiden Markram is 5th with 356 runs.

Top 5 leading run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Quinton De Kock (South Africa) - 431 Runs 

2. David Warner (Australia) - 413 Runs 

3. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) - 406 Runs 

4. Rohit Sharma (India) - 398 Runs

5. Aiden Markram (South Africa) - 356 Runs 

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Wickets 

Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka was brilliant with the bowl, he gave the kind of start Sri Lanka needed, and sent back both Afghanistan openers. He is the highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka and proved that in the game against Afghanistan as well. He ended with the figures of 2/48, but sadly couldn't help his team win.

Australian spinner Adam Zampa is first with 16 wickets in the tournament so far. Jasprit Bumrah finds himself at 2nd spot with 14 wickets. Next is New Zealand's Mitchell Santner with 14 wickets. South African bowler Marco Jansen is 4th with 13 wickets. Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka is 5th with 13wickets.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Adam Zampa (Australia) - 16 Wickets 

2. Jasprit Bumrah (India) - 14 Wickets

3. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) - 14 Wickets 

4. Marco Jansen (South Africa) - 13 Wickets 

5. Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka) - 13 Wickets