Afghanistan's batting faltered, collapsing to 115 runs in just 17 overs, sealing their defeat by a substantial margin.

The one-day format event will span 16 days, concluding on March 6, with a total of 33 games scheduled.

The next highest scorer, Karim Janat, made 20 before being dismissed by Pathirana.

Nabi, with 158 ODI matches under his belt, has scored 3,345 runs in 139 innings.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman is also absent from the squad due to a sprain in his right hand, sustained before the.

The 40-year-old Lee, a former right-hand batsman for Kent, played 13 first-class matches, scoring 490 runs with an average of.

Sri Lanka amassed a formidable 308 for 6, buoyed by half-centuries from Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Janith.

Sri Lanka made a lineup change, replacing fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera, sidelined with a quadricep injury, with Asitha Fernando.

Qatar first claimed the AFC Asian Cup title in 2019.

Sri Lanka's 381-3 set a record for the highest total at the venue and ranked as the team's fourth-highest overall.