Delhi: In the Asia Cup 2025, the journey of Afghanistan’s team ended here. On Thursday, Mohammad Nabi scored 60 off 22 balls in a stormy style against Sri Lanka. Even at the age of 40, he showed how experience and passion works. He beat up the Sri Lankan bowlers fiercely. Especially in an over of Dunith Vellalage, he hit 5 sixes.

Prophet shocked to hear the news of Vellalage’s father

However, this banged innings ended at an emotional turn. After the match, some journalists informed the prophet that the bowler on whom he hit so many sixes, died of a heart attack during the match. The incident occurred when the match was on mid-inning break.

Sri Lanka Team Management gave this news to Vellalage after the end of the match. Coach Sanath Jayasuriya was seen embracing Vellalage and consolation.

When journalists gave this information to the prophet, he too was shocked and sad. In a video, the journalist was heard saying – “Vellalage’s father passed away. Heart attack, in mid break.”

After this, the prophet expressed his condolences to Vellalage on social media. He wrote on X (first Twitter), “My deep condolences to Dunith Vellalage and his family. Stay strong in this difficult time brother.”

Talking about the match, Sri Lanka achieved the target of 170 runs with 8 balls remaining. Kushal Mendis scored 74* runs and was the man of the match. Kamindu Mendis also played an important role by scoring 26 runs off 13 balls.