SL vs AFG Preview

The start of Asia Cup with Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, encounter promises to be a total cracker. Although the match will be played in Dubai, SL vs AFG would be no less thriller. Due to that, they open the continental tournament. The Lankans are not in good form in the shortest format as they have lost all the T20 series played in 2022. Afghanistan are also coming off a close loss against Ireland in the five-match T20 series. Sri Lanka will be slight favourites in the opening fixture of Asia Cup 2022. The Afghans have won two of their last five T20Is having recently suffered a loss in a five-game series against Ireland.

SL vs AFG Match 1, Details

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Match 1, Asia Cup 2022

Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 27th August at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

SL vs AFG Match 1, Pitch Report

The match will be played in Dubai. The pitch out here is pretty even with a good amount of assistance for batters and bowlers. Spinners get good purchase due to their slow nature. 140 is the average score.

SL vs AFG Match 1, Injury News

• Chameera is out of Asia Cup due to calf injury.

• Fazalhaq Farooqi got injured during the Ireland series, doubtful starter for the game.

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SL vs AFG Match 1, Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajaspaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi(C), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Karim Janat

Best Picks for SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Match 1:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• M Theekhsna would be an important bowler for Sri Lanka as he has 7 wickets in last 7 matches with an economy of 6.46.
• Dasun Shanka has proven his consistent form, by scoring 301 runs in the last 10 matches making him a key player for Sri Lanka.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Fazel Farooqui showed his colors by grabbing 11 wickets in 8 matches with economy of 5.90.
• Nazibullah Zadran showed his brutal power-hitting skills down the order with 255 runs in just 10 matches with a strike rate of 144.05.

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

Pathum Nissanka(C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Charith Asalanka, Hazratullah Zazai(VC), Dasun Shanaka, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Waninudu Hasaranga, Naveen-ul-Haq, Karunaratne, Noor Ahmad

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

Hazratullah Zazai, Kusal Mendis(C), Dhanushka Gunatilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Afsar Zazai, Pathum Nisanka, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(VC), Wanindu Hasranga, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Mahish Teekshana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Pathum Nissanka, Hazratullah Zazai

Vice-captain – Hashmatullah Shahidi , Wanindu Hasaranga

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs AFG Asia Cup 2022 Match 1 Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka is ranked eighth on the ICC Men’s T20I rankings while Afghanistan is ranked tenth on the list. A great game of cricket is anticipated here between these two similar-looking sides. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.