The first ODI match in the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is slated to take place at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota. In recent One Day Internationals (ODIs), Sri Lanka hasn’t played well, losing four of their past five games against India and New Zealand.
They have invited a few experienced players to form a core group ahead of the 2023 world cup. In addition to that, they have to be more consistent in their play, especially the middle order has more work to do. On the other hand, Afghanistan have qualified directly for the 2023 World Cup, which is to be played in India later this year.
The Afghanistan squad appears to be a mix of experienced players and young ones like Abdul Rahman, a medium pacer whose average in batting is 45. The bowling department looks immensely strong. And the participation of Afghan players like Rashid Khan, Gurbaz, Noor Ahmad, and Farooqi in the recently finished IPL will help them build their squads and form strategies to defeat Lankans on their home soil.
Match Details:
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Date: 2 June 2023
- Time: 10:30 a.m
- Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction Dream 11
Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a leg break Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne is an All Rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Chamika Karunaratne bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 0, 4, 0, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 1.4.
Rahmat Shah Zurmatai
Rahmat Shah is an All Rounder and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Rahmat Shah has scored 354 runs averaging 70.8 per match.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Fantasy Cricket Tips
Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a Batter and has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 317 runs at an average of 63.4 per match.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Rahmanullah Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 86 runs averaging 17.2 per match.
Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is a Batter and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Angelo Mathews has scored 91 runs at an average of 18.2 per match.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head-To-Head
In the 7 matches played between these 2 teams, All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Playing 11
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, A Mathews, D Shanaka(C), W Hasaranga, C Karunaratne, D de Silva, K Mendis(wk), L Kumara, K Rajitha, M Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan
Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, R Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(C), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Probable 11
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, A Mathews, D Shanaka(C), W Hasaranga, C Karunaratne, D de Silva, K Mendis(wk), L Kumara, K Rajitha, M Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan
Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, R Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(C), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Players Stats
L Kumara, K Rajitha, M Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Weather Forecast
Temperature is expected to be around 30.87 °C and humidity is expected to be around 60%. Winds at a speed of 7.89 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Pitch Report
According to the most recent league games played in 2022, the bowlers have a clear advantage on the playing field here in Hambantota. In the previous six games, pacers and spinners each took an identical amount of wickets. The spinners took 36 wickets, while the pacers claimed 43 wickets. With an average total of exactly 250, chasing teams generally outperform the team batting first in ODIs.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Where To Watch Live 1st ODI Today Match
The live streaming of the Sri Lanka Vs Afghanistan 1st ODI match will be available on SonyLIV and website in India.