Match Details -SL vs AFG:
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Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I Match, Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024
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Date and Time: February 19, 01:30 am GMT / 07:00 pm IST / 07:30 pm local
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Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
SL vs AFG Betting Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Afghanistan
Who will win? – Sri Lanka
SL vs AFG Preview:
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka extended their winning streak in the series by defeating Afghanistan by 72 runs in the second T20I. Opting to bat first, the hosts set a formidable target of 187 runs. Afghanistan’s chase faltered, leading to their collapse and eventual dismissal for just 115 runs.
Afghanistan: While Sri Lanka will be delighted with their performance, Afghanistan will be deeply disappointed. Despite being a strong team in white-ball formats, the absence of key players like Rashid and Mujeeb, coupled with the poor form of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, has significantly impacted the team’s performance.
SL vs AFG Possible Playing XI:
Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (Wicket-Keeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Fantasy Team
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi
Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Ibrahim Zadran, Angelo Mathews, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Naveen ul Haq, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana.
SL vs AFG Head-To-Head Records in T20I
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Stats |
Match |
SL Won |
AFG Won |
NR |
Tie |
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Overall |
6 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Recent 5 Matches |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
SL vs AFG Toss Prediction:
In both games, the captain winning the toss has chosen to bowl first, primarily due to the presence of dew. While Afghanistan may still prefer to bowl first, Sri Lanka could consider a different approach and opt to bat first.
SL vs AFG Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to offer assistance to the pacers in the initial overs with the new ball, while spinners might find some purchase as the ball ages. Nevertheless, overall, it is anticipated to be a fantastic batting track.
SL vs AFG Weather Report:
The temperature is forecasted to fluctuate between 32 and 21 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels around 54 percent. While there is a prediction of rain in Dambulla on the eve of the game, the sky is expected to clear up by the time the match begins.
Venue Information
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Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
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City: Dambulla
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Capacity: 16, 800
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Ends: Press Box End, Scoreboard End
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Hosts to: Sri Lanka
SL vs AFG Squad:
Sri Lanka Squad: Kusal Mendis (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Shevon Daniel, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage.
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Riaz Hassan, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Qais Ahmad, Naveed Zadran, Ikram Alikhil.
