Asia Cup 2023 | AFG vs SL, Match 6 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

image-lm4kyxq2Sri Lanka are currently at the top of the table in Group B of Asia Cup 2023 (Source: AP Photos)

Afghanistan (AFG) is due to play Sri Lanka (SL) in the sixth match of the Asia Cup 2023. The match will be played on Tuesday, 5th September, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore at 3:00 PM IST. Ahead of the game, let us look at the top options to make the captain or vice-captain in the fantasy contests of the match. 

While Sri Lanka is coming into the match after a solid victory against Bangladesh, Afghanistan faced a convincing defeat against the same team. Sri Lanka needs to play a close game to ensure their qualification to the Super Four of the tournament. On the other hand, Afghanistan needs to win to survive in the tournament. 

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We are expecting a close game, and in that context, let us find out who could be the best captain and vice-captain choices for the match.


AFG vs SL, Match 6: Venue Analysis

The wicket at the Gaddafi Stadium will be favouring the batters in general. The team batting first will enjoy the best batting conditions. As the game progresses, the wicket will slow down and run scoring will become difficult. So, choosing captain and vice-captain from the team that bats first will be a great option. 


AFG vs SL, Match 6: Toss Factor

Scenario: Afghanistan wins the toss

If Afghanistan wins the toss, they will definitely look to bat first. In that case, players like Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah will become very important choices in the fantasy contests. The Afghan spin department is pretty strong and bowlers like, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Rashid Khan and an all-rounder like Mohammad Nabi can be a good choice in this scenario. 

Scenario: Sri Lanka wins the toss

The on-paper strength of the Sri Lankan batting is much stronger than Afghanistan. On winning the toss, Sri Lanka will be looking to make the most of their batting strength and put on a big target on the board. In this case, Sri Lankan top-order batters and death-over bowlers will be very good choices as the captain or vice-captain of the match. 


AFG vs SL, Match 6: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Afghanistan Bats first

Ibrahim Zadran

The Afghan opener is a stable and consistent batter. Ibrahim delivers for his team on most occasions and he likes batting against the Sri Lanka bowling attack. If Afghanistan bats first, Ibrahim Zadran will be brilliant choice as the captain or the vice-captain of the match. 

Dimuth Karunaratne

The Sri Lankan opener failed to deliver in the first game. But Dimuth Karunaratne is stable batter and he will look to deliver in this game. Karunaratne will be beneficial pick as the captain or vice-captain as many users will not be opting with the player. 


Sri Lanka Bats First

Pathum Nissanka

The Sri Lankan opener looked in good touch in the first match. Though Nissanka failed to convert the start, he will be a key player for the team in this game too. Nissanka is consistent run scorer and it expected that he will go big in this game. 

Matheesha Pathirana

The Sri Lankan bowler looked in great form in the last game. Pathirana picked up four wickets in the last match and is in a great form. If Sri Lanka looks defend the total, then Pathirana's death overs will be very crucial. As a result, he will be a great choice as the captain or the vice-captain of the match. 


AFG vs SL, Match 6: Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Dasun Shanaka

The Sri Lankan skipper batted well in the first match. He can also contribute with the ball whenever the team requires. Selecting Shanaka as the captain or vice-captain gives you the option to multiply points in either innings of the match. 

Mohammad Nabi

The Afghan all-rounder has the ability to change the complexion of a game with either the bat or the ball. Nabi can be destructive with the bat lower down the order and also can be a very efficient bowler in the middle-overs. Choosing Nabi as the captain or the vice-captain might be risky yet a high reward option.