1st ODI | Sri Lanka v Afghanistan | 2023 Men’s ODI Series | Live Score | Cricket Match Predictions
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will face each other in a three-match ODI series, starting on Friday, June 2nd. The first ODI match will be held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that all three matches will be played at the same venue. The hosts will enter the match after losing the ODI series 2-0 to New Zealand. On the other hand, Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, has been performing quite well lately and is expected to give the hosts some trouble.
When: Friday, June 2nd
Where: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Sri Lanka
Pitch Report: The surface at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Sri Lanka is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball during the match. It might be a wise decision to choose to bat first and try to chase a target after winning the toss.
SL vs AFG Possible Playing XI:
Sri Lanka (SL): Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana
Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujib ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazal haq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman
SL vs AFG Possible Top Performers Possible Top Batsman: Pathum Nissanka 25-year-old Pathum Nissanka could play a crucial role in the first ODI match. This batsman has been in good form lately, scoring 276 runs in his last eight matches, with an average of 39.
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Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to win
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