SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2023 For 2nd ODI

SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka suffered a setback as Afghanistan pulled off an exceptional run chase to secure a convincing six-wicket victory in the series opener.

Abhimanyu Updated: October 30, 2023 schedule 4 min read

Afghanistan Cricket Team | Source: Twitter

SL vs AFG: Afghanistan will lock horns against Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2023 on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota.

Afghanistan set the tone for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka by securing a thumping six-wicket win in the opening match.

Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a respectable total of 268 runs on the board. Charith Asalanka was the highest run-scorer for his team, contributing 91 runs.

In reply, Afghanistan’s opening batter Ibrahim Zadran played a brilliant knock of 98 runs, guiding his team to a resounding six-wicket win.

Zadran and Rahmat Shah orchestrated a superb partnership, amassing 146 runs and establishing a solid foundation for the visitors as they chased down the target with 19 balls remaining.

With their series hopes at stake, Sri Lanka will be looking to secure a victory in the second ODI against Afghanistan on Sunday while Afghanistan will look to take an unassailable lead in the series.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 2nd ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2023.

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SL vs AFG Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI
Date: Sunday, June 4, 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, 2nd ODI

The surface at Hambantota has been good for bowling. We can expect another low-scoring encounter here on Sunday. The team winning the toss should look to bat first. Anything around 260-280 runs will be the competitive total here.

Pitch Stats of Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota For SL vs AFG, 2nd ODI

Total matches played: 23
Matches won batting first: 9
Matches won bowling first: 12

Average 1st Inns scores: 251
Average 2nd Inns scores: 200

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, 2nd ODI

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka (C), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara.

Afghanistan Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.

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Stats of Sri Lanka & Afghanistan Form in Last 5 Matches

SL Form

AFG Form

SL vs AFG Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 2nd ODI

Player	Stats (This Tournament)
Ibrahim Zadran	98 Runs
Charith Asalanka	91 Runs
Rahmat Shah	55 Runs
Dhananjaya de Silva	51 Runs
Kasun Rajitha	2 Wickets
Fareed Malik	2 Wickets
Fazalhaq Farooqi	2 Wickets
Lahiru Kumara	1 Wicket

SL vs AFG Captaincy Picks For 2nd ODI Between Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Dhananjaya de Silva
Ibrahim Zadran
Charith Asalanka

SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 2nd ODI

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Fantasy Team 1

SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 1 — SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 1

Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Rahmat Shah, Charith Asalanka, Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Kasun Rajitha, Mujib ur Rahman, Fazal haq Farooqi

Captain: Ibrahim Zadran
Vice-Captain: Charith Asalanka

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Fantasy Team 2

SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 2 — SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 2

Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Kasun Rajitha, Mujib ur Rahman, Fazal haq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad

Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva
Vice-Captain: Ibrahim Zadran

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.