SL vs AFG Match Preview

Sri Lanka will look to sweep Afghanistan in the final T20I on February 21. The match will take place at the Dambulla International Stadium and will begin at 7:00 PM IST. Sri Lanka extended their winning streak in the series, defeating Afghanistan by 72 runs in the second T20I. The hosts batted first, setting a big target of 187. Afghanistan collapsed in the chase, eventually being bowled out for 115 runs. They are a very good white-ball team, but Rashid and Mujeeb’s departure, combined with Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s poor form.

SL vs AFG Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – 3rd T20I

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla – Dambulla

Date & Time: 21th 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 W L W
AFG ( Afghanistan )	L L L L L

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SL Won	AFG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	6	5	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), Dhananjaya de Silva/Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka/Akila Dananjaya, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando/Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

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

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:

Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ibrahim Zadran, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Angelo Mathews, Azmatullah Omarzai(VC), Mohammad Nabi, Naveen ul Haq, Matheesha Pathirana, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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

Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran(VC), Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews(C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Naveen ul Haq, Matheesha Pathirana, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Azmatullah Omarzai, Angelo Mathews

Vice-captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Ibrahim Zadran

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

SL vs AFG Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka will begin the match as favourites. The hosts have been dominant throughout the series, winning all of the games. On paper, they have the advantage and will back themselves to sweep the Afghans aside. The visitors have suffered a setback with the loss of Rashid and Mujeeb, as well as Gurbaz’s poor form. We are rooting for Sri Lanka to win. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.