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Follow live coverage of Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka from the Asia Cup today.

The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament.

Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below:

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

25.3

SIX! Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

5 September 2023 16:47

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

25.2

Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

5 September 2023 16:47

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

25.1

Kasun Rajitha to Mohammad Nabi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

5 September 2023 16:46

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

24.6

Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

5 September 2023 16:44

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

24.5

Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Wellalage.

5 September 2023 16:43

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

24.4

FOUR! Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

5 September 2023 16:42

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

24.3

Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nabi. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Rajitha.

5 September 2023 16:42

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

24.2

Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Rajitha.

5 September 2023 16:41

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

24.1

Matheesha Pathirana to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Silva, fielded by Asalanka.

5 September 2023 16:41

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka

23.6

FOUR! Dasun Shanaka to Mohammad Nabi. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

5 September 2023 16:39