Abu Dhabi, Sept. 18 -- Following his side's win over Afghanistan, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka expressed happiness with an "almost perfect game" for his side and hailed pacer Nuwan Thusara for his four-wicket haul.

Sri Lanka walked away from the group stage of the Asia Cup unschated with three wins in three matches, eliminating Afghanistan, who ended with a win and two losses following a six-wicket loss to Lankan Lions on Thursday. Bangladesh is the other team from Group B having made it to the Super Four stage, with two wins in three. From Group A, it is India and Pakistan who made the next round.

After Afghanistan chose to bat first, Thusara's (4/18) powerplay exploits left Afghans reeling at 40/3. Despite supporting roles from ...