SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for 1st ODI

Kusal Mendis and Rashid Khan will be the top fantasy picks.

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Updated - 06 May 2024, 13:15 IST

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Sri Lanka will be up against the challenge of Afghanistan in the first fixture of the ODI series at Pallekele. The Lankan Lions prevailed over Australia 3-2 in their last ODI series, which was played on their home soil. In this series, they will be without their key players like Danushka Gunathilaka, Dushmantha Chameera and Chamika Karunaratne. The Dasun Shanka-led side will rely on the contributions of Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, emerged victorious 3-0 against Zimbabwe in their last ODI series. They will look to continue the same form under the leadership of Hashmatullah Shahidi. The trio of Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will be their key players in terms of taking majority of wickets.

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI

Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 25 Nov 2022, Fri, 2:30 PM IST ,Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Weather Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

25.6Ā°C

87% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

L
W
L
L
W

Afghanistan

L
L
NR
T
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

278 Runs

3Ā Matches

2

Rahmat Shah

AFG - bat

132 Runs

3Ā Matches

126 Runs

3Ā Matches

125 Runs

3Ā Matches

123 Runs

3Ā Matches

93 Runs

3Ā Matches

1

Noor Ahmad

AFG - bowl

200.00

1Ā Match

2

Kasun Rajitha

SL - bowl

160.00

3Ā Matches

147.62

1Ā Match

138.78

3Ā Matches

114.68

3Ā Matches

6

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

112.24

3Ā Matches

1

Kasun Rajitha

SL - bowl

7 Wkts

3Ā Matches

2

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

5 Wkts

3Ā Matches

5 Wkts

3Ā Matches

4

4 Wkts

3Ā Matches

3 Wkts

3Ā Matches

6

Gulbadin Naib

AFG - all

3 Wkts

3Ā Matches

1

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

4.28

3Ā Matches

4.43

3Ā Matches

4.93

3Ā Matches

4

Kasun Rajitha

SL - bowl

5.07

3Ā Matches

5.81

3Ā Matches

6

Gulbadin Naib

AFG - all

5.86

3Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

K Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, B Rajapaksa, D Shanaka (C), KNA Bandara, W Hasaranga, D de Silva, D Lakshan, M Theekshana, L Kumara, PM Liyanagamage

Bench : D Chandimal, C Asalanka, K Rajitha, AM Fernando, Dunith Wellalage

Afghanistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, R Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Bench : Riaz Hassan, Gulbadin Naib, IA Khil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, Yamin Ahmadzai

Injury and availability news

will be added when there is an update

Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele boasts of a rank-turner, and the spinners are likely to be taking heaps of wickets. However, the batters will be looking to stitch partnerships and post big totals on the board, with 250 being the competitive score.

249

Average Score

Player Picks

8
C

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

Kusal Mendis has been consistent with his contributions to provide a stable start to Sri Lanka. Kusal has 2546 runs in 87 ODIs, with 19 fifties and two centuries.

9
C

Rashid Khan AFG | BOWL

The skilful spinner is known for his fighting spirit in both departments. Rashid has been phenomenal to take 158 wickets in 83 ODIs and has more than 1100 runs with the willow.

6.5
VC

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL

With enough variations under his belt, Theekshana will be a quality pick. He has an economy of 4.07, while picking 10 wickets in nine games.

9

Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL

Hasaranga has emerged to be Sri Lankaā€™s finest performer with the ball. He has bagged 34 wickets in 31 ODI appearances.

9

Dhananjaya de Silva SL | ALL

Silva can pace his innings well and accelerate at right time. In 60 ODIs, the elegant batter has 1325 runs and bagged 33 wickets as well.

8.5

Ibrahim Zadran AFG | BAT

Although Ibrahim has not been able to convert his starts to big innings, he has a solid composure for ODIs.

9

Rahmat Shah AFG | BAT

Rahmat has been the best batter for Afghanistan in recent years. In 85 ODIs, he has slammed 2951 runs at an average of 37.83.

7.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG | BOWL

The left-arm pacer has been able to take wickets in the powerplay and contain runs in death overs. In his early career spanning seven ODIs, he has bagged 13 wickets.

9

Hashmatullah Shahidi AFG | BAT

The Afghan captain can build the innings well and lead the team from the front. He has 1471 runs in 50 ODIs.

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7.5

Dasun Shanaka

SL | ALL

The Lankan skipper hasnā€™t played a big inning in ODIs and has not bowled often as well. He has 887 runs and 14 wickets in 42 ODIs.

8.5

Gulbadin Naib

AFG | ALL

Naib has not got enough games under his belt leading up to this fixture and should be avoided.

Last Updated On - May 6 2024 1:15 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

5 : 6

AFG

Credits Left
5.5/100

Head To Head
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

9

Kusal Mendis
C

8

Hashmatullah Shahidi

9

Ibrahim Zadran

8.5

Rahmat Shah

9

Pathum Nissanka

8

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Dhananjaya de Silva

9

Rashid Khan
VC

9

Fazalhaq Farooqi

7.5

Lahiru Kumara

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

5 : 6

AFG

Credits Left
5.5/100

Mega League
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

9

Kusal Mendis

8

Hashmatullah Shahidi

9

Ibrahim Zadran

8.5

Rahmat Shah

9

Pathum Nissanka

8

Wanindu Hasaranga
VC

9

Dhananjaya de Silva
C

9

Rashid Khan

9

Fazalhaq Farooqi

7.5

Lahiru Kumara

8.5

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