AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan during their must-win clash, where Super 4 qualification was at stake for both teams. But this win became bittersweet for Dunith Wellalage as he was informed about his father's demise post-match.
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The youngster, who was hit for five sixes by Mohammad Nabi, got the heartbreaking news from their coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, and the team manager after they had defeated Afghanistan by six wickets.

A video went viral on social media, where Jayasuriya was seen comforting Wellalage.

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Just when Sri Lanka had defeated Afghanistan, ex-all-rounder Russell broke the heartbreaking news while commentating and revealed that Suranga was a well-known cricketer, who led Prince of Wales College from the front at the same time when he used to lead St. Peter's College.

“Dunith Wellalage’s father, Suranga, passed away just a while ago. He played a bit of cricket too. You know how big our school cricket scene is. He captained Prince of Wales College when I captained my school, St Peter’s," Arnold was heard as saying while commentating.

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“Quite sad to hear that. The news was broken to Dunith just a while ago. And our condolences to the family. The celebrations will be muted. The team is a tight place, the dressing room. Hopefully, this bonds them and helps them go on and do well in the Super 4 stage," he concluded.

Wellalage had leaked 49 runs, which also includes five sixes being hit by Mohammad Nabi in one over, which helped Afghanistan post a respectable target of 169 runs. But Sri Lanka did chase this target with six wickets remaining on the back of Kusal Mendis's brilliant knock of 74 runs. This win helped Sri Lanka reach the Super 4 stage and also knocked out Afghanistan.


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