SL vs AFG Match Preview

Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan in the second T20I on Monday. The match will take place at the Dambulla International Stadium and will begin at 7:00 PM IST. Sri Lanka took a 1-0 series lead after defeating Afghanistan by four runs in the first Twenty20 International. Afghanistan were in complete control, needing 14 runs in 12 balls and three wickets in hand, but Matheesha Pathirana bowled an exceptional penultimate over in which he conceded only three. Afghanistan bowled well, limiting Sri Lanka to 160 runs. However, aside from Ibrahim Zadran, none of the batters demonstrated any intent as the game slipped away from them.

SL vs AFG Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – 2nd T20I

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla – Dambulla

Date & Time: 19th February 2024 at 07:00 PM IST 

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SL vs AFG Venue StatAFG

Avg 1st inn score	170
Avg 2nd inn score	165
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SL vs AFG Pitch Report

The wicket does not offer much for fast bowlers, but spinners will gain grip and turn as the ball ages. Pacers will have to bowl tight lines and deceive batters with their variations.

SL vs AFG Weather Report

Isolated thunderstorms are expected in the morning, but the evening should be clear. The temperature will be around 23 degrees.

SL vs AFG Last Five Matches

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

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats

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

Injury News

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

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SL vs AFG Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva,  Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik

Topmost Picks for SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka- Pathum Nissanka didn’t stay long in the first T20I and was dismissed for a mere six, however, he had an extraordinary run in the ODI series where he also whacked a double century.
• Matheesha Pathirana- In Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka have got a genuine match winner. Pathirana changed the game in favour of Sri Lanka

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz- Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s form is becoming a big concern for Afghanistan. The star batter has always performed in Afghanistan’s wins and lack of runs from him has hurt Afghanistan’s chances.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi- Fazalhaq Farooqi continued his ILT20 form and rattled Sri Lanka with a three wicket haul in the first T20I. The left arm seamer will be eyeing another good outing.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Mendis, Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Azmatullah Omarzai(VC), Mohammad Nabi, Naveen ul Haq, Dhananjaya de Silva, Matheesha Pathirana

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), Kusal Mendis, Ibrahim Zadran(VC), Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Vice-captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Ibrahim Zadran

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

SL vs AFG Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka are the favourites to win. The team has yet lost a game against Afghanistan in the entire series, having prevailed in the one-off Test, three One-Day Internationals, and the first T20I. They have a strong team at their disposal and would be willing to clean move Afghans. Furthermore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s lack of runs has significantly weakened Afghanistan because he is the one batter that sets the tone for Afghanistan’s victory, and if he fails to perform, Afghanistan’s chances suffer. Support Sri Lanka to win. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.