AFG vs SL Match Preview

Afghanistan will play Sri Lanka in the 30th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Afghanistan is currently in the bottom half of the league table, having won only two of five matches. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi will be hoping that the team can keep winning against the Islanders. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, recorded a morale-boosting victory over Sri Lanka, thanks to outstanding performances from Lahiru Kumara, Pathum Nissanka, and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Sri Lanka’s playoff hopes remain alive as a result of this result.

AFG vs SL Match Details

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka – 30th Match

Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association – Pune

Date & Time: 30th October 2023 at 02:00 PM IST 

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AFG vs SL Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	300
Avg 2nd inn score	275
Win% batting 1st	50
Win% batting 2nd	50

AFG vs SL Pitch Report

This is a good batting wicket with a fast outfield and a fast surface. Spin bowlers will also benefit from bounce and turn at Pune’s Stadium.

AFG vs SL Weather Report

The forecast calls for warm weather throughout the match, with temperatures ranging from 27 to 32 degrees. Humidity is not expected to be an issue because it will not rise above 40%.

AFG vs SL Last Five Matches

AFG ( Afghanistan )	W L W L L
SL ( Sri Lanka )	W W L L L

AFG vs SL Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	AFG Won	SL Won	Tie	NR
Overall	11	3	7	0	1
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Afghanistan, 14th Match – Toss Update, Playing XIs

AFG vs SL Probable Playing XIs:

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

Topmost Picks for AFG vs SL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been a standout performer for Afghanistan, showcasing top-notch form with the bat. His ability to consistently deliver explosive performances
• Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan has been the best bowler for Afghanistan and has picked up 6 wickets while bowling at an average of 37 and an economy rate of 4.86.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – The opener comes into this match looking to hit his fourth successive half-century in the competition and was the only player in Sri Lanka’s top six with a strike-rate over 100 in Match 19.
• Kasun Rajitha – The right-arm medium fast bowler came back into the side and announced himself with 4-50, his best ever ODI bowling figures. He will fancy his chances against a low in confidence Sri Lanka batting side.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AFG vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Pathum Nissanka(C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Angelo Mathews, Rashid Khan(VC), Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AFG vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis(C), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Pathum Nissanka, Azmatullah Omarzai, Angelo Mathews, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Dilshan Madushanka

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis

Vice-captain – Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

AFG vs SL Probable Winners

This appears to be an excellent contest between two teams that are suddenly thinking of themselves as contenders for the top four spots. And whoever wins this game will be in great shape for their next match. Afghanistan will look to bat with the same aggression and fluency that they did against Pakistan; if they can do so, they will cause Sri Lanka plenty of problems. However, we believe that Sri Lanka’s batting lineup is more consistent, which will be critical. Sri Lanka will win this match in Pune, according to our prediction. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.