SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2022, Match 7 Preview

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan is playing their first Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2022, campaign. SL vs Afg will be a thriller as both teams need to win this to stay in this contest. After 2 morale-boosting wins, Afghanistan’s next target would be to reach the final of the Asia Cup. They have never reached the final of the Asia Cup but this is their best chance simply because of the form and shape they are in at the moment. Sri Lanka has finally made the super 4 stages after a thrilling game against Bangladesh which they were about to lose all by themselves if not for Bangladesh who was pathetic with the ball towards the end of the game for 2nd consecutive time.

SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2022, Match 7 Details

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Match 7, Asia Cup 2022

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: 03rd September 2022 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2022, Match 7 Pitch Report

The pitch of Sharjah Cricket Stadium is a balanced surface. The team, winning the toss will choose to bat first. Meanwhile, the pacers have an advantage on this pitch in the initial overs. The Spinners will surely have an advantage in the middle overs. Overall, It is a batting-friendly pitch. Therefore, we are going to see a high-scoring match between AFG and SL.

Injury News

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SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2022, Match 7 Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka, Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka(C), Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madhushanaka, Aditya Fernando

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(C), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Topmost Picks for SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Match 7:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Wanindu Hasaranga was expensive against BAN and bowled too many floaty deliveries but he also took 2 wickets. He can be really handy with the game happening in Sharjah.
• Kusal Mendis always had the potential and talent in him. He was seen in great nick against BAN. He can be a good pick from SL.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rashid Khan can be a handy option in fantasy leagues as the Sharjah wicket will suit him better than the other venues in UAE. He can be a good option for captain in grand leagues.
• Najibullah Zadran is one of the best left-hand batsmen going around in world cricket in T20Is. He played a blinder against BAN.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2022 Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis(C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana0

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2022 Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Hazratullah Zazai(C), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Dasun Shanaka, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Hazratullah Zazai, Kusal Mendis

Vice-captain – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Wanindu Hasaranga

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Mendis

SL vs AFG Asia Cup 2022 Match 7 Probable Winners:

According to what happened last, Afghanistan can win easily. It has been the better team in terms of bowling quality and its batting has also done quite well. There is a belief in the Afghanistan team that it can beat Sri Lanka every time it plays against it and that translates to confidence on the ground. We think the odds being offered are quite fair and you can take a punt on them. Seeing the team combination and past match, Afghanistan seems a favorable side.