The first T20 came in pretty close with Sri Lanka just edging pat Afghanistan. Both sides did a decent job to fight it out and the death bowling looks to have been the point of difference with results in the game.

SL vs AFG Match Details

Date: February 19th, 2024

Time:  7:00 PM IST

Venue: Dambulla

SL vs AFG Weather Report

Clear weather is expected throughout the game.

SL vs AFG Pitch Report

Turn is likely in the second half with batting first a better option in Sri Lanka.

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head

Stats	Matches	SL Won	AFG Won	NR	Tie
Overall	6	4	2	0	0
In Sri Lanka	1	1	0	0	0
In the last Five Matches	5	3	2	0	0

SL vs AFG Predicted Playing XI

AFG Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Akhil, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

SL Playing XI

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

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SL vs AFG Key Players

Matheesha Pathirana

Matheesha Pathirana continues to impress in the shortest format. With the first T20 getting close, Pathirana provided some really good yorkers in the death leaving Afghanistan with no answers, pulling the game back strongly in favour of Sri Lanka.

Azmatullah Omarzai

Azmatullah Omarzai is doing some impressive things with both bat and ball. He has been very consistent in recent times and is showing a lot of potential with his skills.

SL vs AFG Match Tips

Sri Lanka remains the favorite after two dominating performances.

Match Prediction: Sri Lanka Will Win The Match