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SL vs AFG, 1st T20I: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
Sri Lanka (SL) & Afghanistan (AFG) will be against each other in a 3-match T20I series. This will be the first game of the series. The match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla at 7:00 PM IST on 17th February 2023. Here are the fantasy tips to help you excel in fantasy cricket in this game.
Sri Lanka won the only test match and all the 3 ODIs in the 3-match ODI series. They will be the confident side coming into this game and will be eyeing a series in the shortest format as well. Their batters have been in good form and the bowlers have also done well.
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There's a lot to prove for Afghanistan in this series and they'll look to give their all in this game and start off the series with a win. T20 is their strongest format and they have many match-winners who are capable of winning games on their own.
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be a balanced one with something for everyone. There will be some movement on offer for the pacers with the new ball and the spinners will also get some aid off the pitch. It will be a good one for batting and the batters can play their shots trusting the wicket. The average first innings score here is 165 runs and teams are expected to chase if they win the toss.
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Top Player Picks
Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG)
- Azmatullah Omarzai will bat at number 4 and will bowl 4 overs.
- He is a must-pick in your fantasy teams as he will fetch points from both batting and bowling.
- Omarzai was in exceptional form in the ODI series and will be a top C/VC option as well.
Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)
- Wanindu Hasaranga is best player from his team in this series.
- He picks up wickets in clusters and is capable with the bat as well.
- Hasaranga will be the top captain choice in this game.
Mohammad Nabi (AFG)
- Mohammad Nabi did well in the ODI series with both bat and ball.
- He is a veteran for Afghanistan and can win games on his own when on song.
- Nabi will be contribute with both bat and ball which makes him a top pick for this game.
Pathum Nissanka (SL)
- Pathum Nissanka is in the form of his life.
- He scored a double century and a century in the 3-match ODI series.
- Nissanka will look to continue his good form in the T20I series as well and will be an excellent pick in fantasy cricket.
Other Top Picks
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Kusal Mendis
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Differential Picks
- Gulbadin Naib
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Noor Ahmad (if plays)
- Matheesha Pathirana
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Sri Lanka Bats First | Wanindu Hasaranga | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| If Afghanistan Bats First | Matheesha Pathirana | Nuwan Thushara |
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Try to pick at least top 3 batters from both the teams. All-rounders will be the most important picks along side death bowlers from first innings and spinners from the second innings. All-rounders who will bat in the top 5 and death bowlers from the first innings will be top C/VC picks.
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicket-keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
SL: 7 Players, AFG: 4 Players
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Kusal Perera
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai, Angelo Matthews, Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
Vice-Captain: Gulbadin Naib
SL: 6 Players, AFG: 5 Players
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