Afghanistan (AFG) is a team that has developed quite interestingly. They had a brilliant ODI World Cup 2023. But their tour for Sri Lanka (SL) has not gone well as they have lost the Test and the ODI format as well. The hosts are winning 2-0 in a three-match series and the final ODI is all set to take place on Wednesday, February 14, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
The Lankans will be eyeing for a clean sweep against the which looks quite possible from here. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will have big jobs in their hands to end this losing streak. They have played 14 games the Sri Lanka have won 9 between the two. Afghanistan have won four, while one was called off due to rain.
SL vs AFG: Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI
Date: 14th February, 2024
Time: 2:30 P.M. IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
SL vs AFG: Pitch Report
The Pallekele has always been a good batting surface, if the batters get set they can play long innings. With the game progression spinners will come into the game and spin can be seen in the second innings, as chases are harder here. The team winning the toss will love to bat first and set a big total.
SL vs AFG: Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan.
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Noor Ahmad, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
SL VS AFG: Dream11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League
Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai (captain), Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Fazalhaq Farooqi
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Wicket-keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama, I Alikhil
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran (vice-captain), Pathum Nissanka, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Gulbadin Naib (captain)
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka