SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2023 For 1st ODI
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Records/Stats, Injury and Match Updates
SL vs AFG: Afghanistan will lock horns against Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2023 on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota.
Sri Lanka’s suffered comprehensive defeats in their previous two series against formidable opponents like India and New Zealand. The stakes are higher now as Sri Lanka is yet to qualify for the upcoming ICC World Cup, set to take place in India later this year. To keep their hopes alive, Sri Lanka must avoid any further losses in the remaining ODI matches.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, has already booked their spot in the World Cup, giving them a sense of ease leading up to this match. Having won three out of their last five ODIs, with one game ending with no result, they head into this game with a brilliant track record. They will be keen to build upon their recent successes and utilize this fixture to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the highly anticipated marquee event.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2023.
SL vs AFG Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI
- Date: Friday, June 2, 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM (IST) | 4:00 PM (GMT) | 10:00 AM (Local)
- Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
Pitch Report For SL vs AFG, 1st ODI
The track at Hambantota has traditionally been a paradise for bowlers, and it will be the same in this match as well. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and put a mammoth total on the board. Anything around 270-300 runs should be the competitive total here.
Pitch Stats of Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota For SL vs AFG, 1st ODI
- Total matches played: 23
- Matches won batting first: 9
- Matches won bowling first: 11
- Average 1st Inns scores: 251
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 197
- Highest total recorded: 368/4 (50 Ov) by SL vs PAK
- Lowest total recorded: 112/10 (33.1 Ov) by KEN vs PAK
- Highest score chased: 312/2 (47.2 Ov) by SL vs ZIM
- Lowest score defended: 314/6 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL
Probable Playing XI For SL vs AFG, 1st ODI
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana.
Afghanistan Playing XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, , Mujib ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazal haq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman.
Stats of Sri Lanka & Afghanistan Form in Last 5 Matches
SL Form
AFG Form
SL vs AFG Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 1st ODI
| Player | Stats (ODI Career) |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | 2968 Runs & 144 Wickets |
| Kusal Mendis | 2654 Runs |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 1406 Runs & 37 Wickets |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 712 Runs & 39 Wickets |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 582 Runs |
| Fazal haq Farooqi | 17 Wickets |
SL vs AFG Captaincy Picks For 1st ODI Between Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st ODI
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Dasun Shanaka, Najibullah Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Mujib ur Rahman, Fazal haq Farooqi, Matheesha Pathirana
- Captain: Pathum Nissanka
- Vice-Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Dasun Shanaka, Najibullah Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Lahiru Kumara, Mujib ur Rahman, Fazal haq Farooqi
- Captain: Kusal Mendis
- Vice-Captain: Mohammad Nabi
SL vs AFG Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.