SL vs AFG Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI | Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka
Date: Sunday, 27 November 2022
Time: 14:30 (GMT+5.5) / 15:00 (GMT+6)
Format: ODI
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
SL vs AFG Preview
- Five times Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have squared off, with three victories going to Sri Lanka and two victories to Afghanistan.
- The past two One-Day Internationals that Sri Lanka played in were losses.
- The previous five games that Afghanistan played, all of which they won.
On Sunday in the early afternoon, the second One-Day International between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan begins at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan won the first game by 60 runs, giving them 110 points in the World Cup Super League for the years 2020–23. At the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, the second game of the series gets underway at 14:30 local time.
After only Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga made meaningful contributions on Friday, Sri Lanka needs additional players to stand up in this game. They have a strong team and ought to be able to win this ODI.
With a comfortable victory on Friday, Afghanistan demonstrated that they are a player to be taken seriously in one-day international cricket. To go up 2-0, though, they’ll need another strong effort because they frequently struggle with consistency.
SL vs AFG Weather Report
Although there is a chance of light rain for the first two hours of this game, we anticipate plenty of play once the weather stops in the early evening.
SL vs AFG Match Toss Prediction
The squad that batted first in Pallekele on Friday again won. Before this ODI, we anticipate that both captains would opt to start batting.
SL vs AFG Pitch Report
Since the same wicket that was used for the first ODI will be used for this game, the pace of the pitch should significantly slow down. However, there will be good carry and a par score of about 290.
Sri Lanka Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka’s chances at the T20 World Cup were hurt by injuries to key bowlers after a successful 2022 Asia Cup campaign. They continued to suffer from poor luck in that area as Pramod Madushan suffered a hamstring injury prior to Friday’s game. For his match, the same starting lineup is anticipated.
Recent form – L L W W W
Sri Lanka’s Probable XI
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Pathum Nissanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva.
Afghanistan Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan is very close to earning a spot in the 2023 ODI World Cup thanks to their impressive performance and victory on Friday. We anticipate that the same side will be chosen for this match because their pace bowlers were the most effective on the Pallekele pitch.
Recent form – W W W W W
Afghanistan’s Probable XI
Hasmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, and Rahmat Shah.
SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 2 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 3 |
SL vs AFG – 2nd ODI, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Dinesh Chandimal (c)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters
- Rahmat Shah
- Charith Asalanka
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders
- Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers
- Rashid Khan (vc)
- Lahiru Kumara
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Maheesh Theekshana
SL vs AFG Prediction
Winning the toss
- Sri Lanka
Top batsman
- Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
- Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Top bowler
- Sri Lanka – Wanindu Hasaranga
- Afghanistan – Rashid Khan
Most sixes
- Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
- Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Player of the Match
- Sri Lanka – Wanindu Hasaranga
Team Scores Batting First
- Sri Lanka – 280+
- Afghanistan – 250+
Sri Lanka is the favorite to win this match.
The home team must win this game in order to increase their prospects of earning automatic qualification for the 2023 World Cup. Afghanistan won’t be easy prey, though, as the away team will once more be very competitive in this ODI. Overall, we anticipate Sri Lanka’s seasoned hitters to deliver in this game and are picking Sri Lanka to win and tie the series at 1-1.
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