Afganistan are on tour in Sri Lanka for multi-format series that start with one-off tests. However, Afghanistan don't have great memories from this far, as they have lost all the games. Now it will be the start of the three-match T20 series.
The first T20 will be played on Saturday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka will look to carry on their winning momentum and start the T20 series with a win. On the other hand, Afghanistan have a better T20 side, and they can give a tough time to the hosts.
SL vs AFG: Match Details
Date: 17 February, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 pm I.S.T.
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium
SL vs AFG: Live Streaming Details
The first T20 between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will be available live on the Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD networks in India. Digitally, the live stream will be available on the Sony Liv mobile app or FanCode app, or website.
SL vs AFG: Head-to-Head
Sri Lanka have faced Afghanistan four times in the shorter format of the game. Sri Lanka have registered win in three games as compared to Afghanistan's one win.
SL vs AFG: Pitch Report
The pitch in Dambulla offers good batting conditions in the first innings. But bowlers will get more break from the pitch in the second innings which makes the chase difficult. So bat first is a good choice here.
SL vs AFG: Predicted XIs
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dhanjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Patirana, Nuwan Thusara, Dilshan Madhushanka
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq
SL vs AFG: Dream11 Picks
Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulabdin Naib
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madhushanka
Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates Dream11 Prediction: Sri Lanka are very strong in their own conditions so they will fell confident enough to win the first game. Hence, we predict them to beat Afghanistan.