Ibrahim Zadran’s Heroic Century of 101* Leads Afghanistan’s Fightback Against Sri Lanka.

Ibrahim Zadran’s Remarkable Century Drives Afghanistan’s Comeback:

Afghanistan staged a remarkable comeback against Sri Lanka, led by Naveed Zadran’s four-wicket haul and Ibrahim Zadran’s impressive century. Despite trailing by 241 runs in the first innings, Afghanistan rallied on Sunday to finish the day at 199 for 1, narrowing the deficit to just 42 runs at the SSC in Colombo.

Starting the day at 410 for 6, Sri Lanka could only add 29 runs to their overnight score. Naveed Zadran made crucial breakthroughs by dismissing Sadeer Samarawickrama and Prabath Jayasuriya, while Chamika Gunasekara was forced off the field due to discomfort after being struck on the helmet by a delivery from Naveed Zadran.

Afghanistan’s Nijat Masood then bowled Asitha Fernando to bundle out Sri Lanka for 439, leaving Afghanistan with a substantial deficit to overcome in their second innings.

Ibrahim Zadran and Noor Ali Zadran provided a solid start, building a 106-run partnership that lasted nearly three hours. Despite their cautious approach, Ibrahim Zadran displayed moments of aggression, hitting three consecutive boundaries off Kasun Rajitha just before lunch.

After a slow start in the post-lunch session, Noor Ali found the boundary off Vishva Fernando, but was soon followed by his partner getting dismissed leg before wicket by Asitha.

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However, Ibrahim Zadran continued to dominate alongside Rahmat Shah, frustrating the Sri Lankan bowlers and reaching his maiden Test century in the final over before stumps, despite being dropped twice during his innings.