SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 1st ODI
Even without some of their regulars, Sri Lanka start the match as favourites.
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Sri Lanka (SL) will be up against Afghanistan (AFG) in the 1st ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on February 9. Both these teams have been in decent form in the recent matches in this format of the game. Sri Lanka have won two of their five games, while Afghanistan have managed to win three.
Sri Lanka had played against Zimbabwe in their last match, where Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat. Due to persistent rain, the match was reduced to 27 overs a side. They started well and had an opening stand of 43 runs but had one of the worst collapses from there as they were bowled out for a petty total of 96. Even though Sri Lanka lost their first wicket at the score of one, this total was never going to be a challenging one for them. They easily cruised to the total and won the game by eight wickets owing to a skipper’s knock by Kusal Mendis.
Afghanistan had squared off against South Africa in their last encounter, where Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat. It was a close contest between both sides as South Africa was only able to squeeze out a victory by a small margin. Omarzai’s knock of 97 helped Afghanistan pump to a total of 244 runs which was a good total for their bowling attack to defend. And South Africa did struggle with this total as they had difficulty rotating strikes. It was the sixth wicket partnership between Rassie and Phehlukwayo which took them over the line and won the game by five wickets.
Also check: SL vs AFG Match Prediction: Who will win today's 1st ODI match?
Match Information
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI
Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 9 Feb 2024, Fri, 2:30 PM IST ,Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Broadcast
Sony Sports Network
Live Stream
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Weather Report
Clouds
23.1°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
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Players Stats in current Series
Rahmat Shah
AFG - bat
145 Runs
1 Match
Pathum Nissanka
SL - bat
346 Runs
3 Matches
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL - all
102 Runs
3 Matches
Angelo Mathews
SL - all
141 Runs
1 Match
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG - all
206 Runs
3 Matches
Sadeera Samarawickrama
SL - wk
99 Runs
3 Matches
Dimuth Karunaratne
SL - bat
115.96
1 Match
Qais Ahmad
AFG - bowl
150.00
2 Matches
Akila Dananjaya
SL - bowl
400.00
1 Match
Sadeera Samarawickrama
SL - wk
81.82
1 Match
Pathum Nissanka
SL - bat
134.63
3 Matches
Pathum Nissanka
SL - bat
202.22
3 Matches
Prabath Jayasuriya
SL - bowl
8 Wkts
1 Match
Pramod Madushan
SL - bowl
8 Wkts
3 Matches
Matheesha Pathirana
SL - bowl
8 Wkts
3 Matches
Asitha Fernando
SL - bowl
6 Wkts
1 Match
Asitha Fernando
SL - bowl
4 Wkts
2 Matches
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL - all
4 Wkts
3 Matches
Asitha Fernando
SL - bowl
2.41
1 Match
Dunith Wellalage
SL - all
3.80
1 Match
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL - all
6.17
3 Matches
Prabath Jayasuriya
SL - bowl
2.42
1 Match
Mohammad Nabi
AFG - all
4.36
3 Matches
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG - bowl
7.00
2 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, A Fernando, K Mendis (C), S Samarawickrama, J Liyanage, C Asalanka, SSD Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, W Hasaranga, M Theekshana, D Chameera
Bench : Shavon Daniel, C Karunaratne, D Madushanka, PM Liyanagamage, A Dananjaya
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, R Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, IA Khil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Bench : N Zadran, Riaz Hussan, Shahidullah Kamal, Abdul Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Bilal Sami, Sharafuddin Ashraf
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
55%
Pace Bowling
45%
Spin Bowling
30%
Batting Pitch
186
Average Score
70%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL
Hasaranga has been the star all-rounder who has been winning several matches for his nation. It would make sense for him to make the leader of your fantasy side.
Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG | BOWL
Farooqi is coming with red-hot form in the ILT20 where he is the leading wicket-taker. He can be a fantastic pick for captaincy roles keeping in mind his recent form.
Azmatullah Omarzai AFG | ALL
Omarzai is a quality all-rounder for the Afghans. He has scored 490 runs at an average of 44.54 while has picked up 13 wickets as well in 22 ODI games.
Mohammad Nabi AFG | ALL
The immense experience that Nabi brings to his side alone is the factor based on which he can be picked up in your team. He has won several matches for his team with the bat as well as the ball.
Kusal Mendis SL | WK
Mendis has been trying to lead his side from the front with his crucial performances. He has raked up 3638 runs in his career of 124 One Day Internationals.
Ibrahim Zadran AFG | BAT
Ibrahim is an explosive batter and a force to reckon with when he is in full swing. He has smashed 1287 runs at a strike rate of 81.81 in 28 games.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG | WK
Gurbaz is the batter who can win you matches on his own with his terrific striking of the ball. Apart from batting, he can fetch you hefty fantasy points with his keeping skills as well.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman AFG | BOWL
Mujeeb is a quality spinner who can trouble any batter in the world. Playing a total of 75 ODI games in his career, he has taken away 101 wickets and has scored 236 runs too.
Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL
Theekshana is the newly found sensation with the ball for the Lankans. He has scalped 55 wickets in 38 matches where he has contributed 248 runs with the bat too.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Qais Ahmad
AFG | BOWL
Qais has been sent as the replacement for injured Rashid, but he might not get a place in the playing XI. So you should not pick him up as well.
Janith Liyanage
SL | ALL
Janith has not been a decent form in the last few matches. He can be left out of your fantasy team.
Last Updated On - Feb 9 2024 2:17 PM
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