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\nAfter going down in their opening fixtures, both Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other in their second match at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Tuesday.
\nWhile, Afghanistan was easily swept aside by Australia at Bristol, Sri Lanka also had to endure a 10-wicket loss against New Zealand on Saturday.
\nSri Lanka were the runners-up in 2007 and 2011 editions of the Cricket World Cup, will look to reverse their fortunes against their Asian neighbours and push for the semi-final.<\/p>\n

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