Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Being a formidable team in white-ball cricket, the hosts Sri Lanka will start the series as clear favourites over Afghanistan. In this three-match T20I series, newly chosen captain Wanindu Hasaranga will be hopeful that the team can control the proceedings.
Afghanistan will go into the next Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka with little confidence, having just lost an ODI series to a whitewash. In this three-match T20I series, captain Ibrahim Zadran will be aiming for a turn around in his fortunes.
In the five times that these teams have faced off in T20 cricket history, the Islanders enjoy a slim advantage with three wins to Afghanistan’s two.
The 1st T20 match between Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan will take place from February 17th, 2024, at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st T20 match
Date: February 17th, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
Sri Lanka (Match Odds- 1.50)
Preview
For the first match of the T20I series, which will be played at Dambulla, the home team is anticipated to field a complete squad.
The hosts will be depending on players like Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, wicketkeeper-batter Sadeera Samarawickrama, explosive Kusal Perera, skipper Kusal Mendis, and Pathum Nissanka to produce the majority of the runs in the batting department.
Charith Asalanka is the best scorer for Sri Lanka in the Twenty20 Format, having amassed 179 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 140.94.
In terms of bowling, it will be up to pacers Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, and Nuwan Thushara, as well as the spin combo of Mahesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, to make significant strides.
Full Squad:
Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Charith Asalanka (VC), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva, Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando
Players to watch out for in:
Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is the best scorer for Sri Lanka in the Twenty20 Format, having amassed 179 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 140.94.
Dilshan Madushanka
In terms of bowling, it will be up to pacers Dilshan Madushanka.
Possible Playing XI:
Kusal Mendis (Captain), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Dilshan Madushanka/Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Wanindu Hasaranga and Mahesh Theekshana.
Afghanistan (Match Odds- 2.60)
Preview
In these three T20I matches, the team management would be expecting for a better batting performance from the team.
The majority of the runs will be scored by the away team’s batting lineup, which includes captain Ibrahim Zadran, wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, left-hander Najibullah Zadran, and the all-rounders Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Gulbadin Naib.
It will be up to bowlers like Mohammad Nabi, Naveen Ul Haq, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Noor Ahmad to make timely breakthroughs.
Full Squad:
Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Ishaq Rahimi, Hazratullah Zazai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Wafadar Momand, Qais Ahmad
Players to watch out for in:
Ibrahim Zadran
The majority of the runs will be scored by the away team’s batting lineup, which includes captain Ibrahim Zadran
Mohammad Nabi
It will be up to bowlers like Mohammad Nabi to make timely breakthroughs.
Possible Playing XI:
Ibrahim Zadran (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen Ul Haq, Noor Ahmad and Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Toss Prediction:
Both teams will be eager to take the field, bowl first, and limit the other team’s run total to fewer than 165. At this location, the first innings score typically ranges from 130 to 140 runs.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Pitch Report:
An intriguing match between bat and ball will take place on the track set up for the diamonds at Dambulla. Clear sky and a light breeze are predicted for the game’s weather.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Report:
The host Sri Lanka will be the favourites to defeat Afghanistan based on their current performance. With players like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Charith Asalanka enjoying great seasons, the team management will be looking to the bat to perform in this match.
We predict Australia to win the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan game at the odds of 1.50
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Most Recommended Player To Bet For:
Charith Asalanka is the best scorer for Sri Lanka in the Twenty20 Format, having amassed 179 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 140.94.
