Sri Lanka was all out for 234 runs in 38 overs in the batting disaster in the chase of the target. Afghanistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with a big victory of 60

This victory of Afghanistan against Sri Lanka is a significant advantage for Bangladesh. Sri Lanka has dropped to number 8 in the ODI rankings after losing to Afghanistan. In their decline, Bangladesh has risen to seven in the rankings.

Hosts India and other top seven teams will get a direct chance in the World Cup from the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Super League of 13 teams. As part of this process, each team is playing 8 three-match series.

Apart from India and Bangladesh, England, Australia, New Zealand, and Pakistan have been confirmed to play in the World Cup.

So far, Bangladesh has won 120 points in 18 matches of six series.

Tamim Iqbal will play the remaining two super league series against England in March 2023 and Ireland in May 2023.

India is still at the top of the points table. They have 129 points in 19 matches. England is in second place with 125 points in less than one match.

It is followed by Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. These six teams do not have the chance to overtake the five teams at the bottom of the list.

Five teams outside the top eight of the Super League will have to play in the ICC Qualifiers.

The 13th edition of the ODI World Cup will be held in October-November. The venue and schedule of the tournament are yet to be finalized.