We need to raise our standard: Mathews
"Feeling a bit of relief. Thought we came back well after going down with a lot of pressure. We really need to raise our standards to compete against the top teams. It was a see-saw kind of game. They started off beautifully, and then we pulled back in the end," he said during a post-match ceremony.
He said: "I was actually struggling to time the ball, but I knew I had to stay out there with Mahela to get some kind of stand going."
Sri Lanka managed to defeat Afghanistan by four wickets in a World Cup match here.
Bowling out the minnows for 232 runs in 49.4 overs, Sri Lanka reached the target of 236 runs by losing six wickets in 48.2 overs.
A spirited performance by Afghanistan bowlers made Sri Lanka win the match after a tremendous struggle.
Sri Lanka were reduced to 51 for four in 12 overs, making things tough for the Asian side.
Mahela Jayawardene (100) and Angelo Mathews (44) changed the scenario and pulled the match to their favour by adding 126 runs in the fifth wicket partnership.
Thisara Perera came out to rescue his side as he hammered unbeaten 26-ball 47 to win the match.
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