SL vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
Sri Lanka (SL) & Afghanistan (AFG) will be against each other in 2nd match of the T20I series. Sri Lanka won the first game by 4 runs. The match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla at 7:00 PM IST on 19th February 2023. Here are the fantasy tips to help you excel in fantasy cricket in this game.
Sri Lanka will be the confident team coming into this game. Their batters, especially the middle order did a good job and the bowlers then backed it up and defended 160 runs. The top order needs to step up in this game. They'll be eyeing a series win in this game.
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Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be eager to win this game and bounce back strongly. Their middle order must perform consistently for them to do so. The pacers did a good job but there is room for improvement in the spin department.
SL vs AFG, 2nd 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 middle order batters will have a key role in this game. The average first innings score here is 165 runs and teams are expected to chase if they win the toss.
SL vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Top Player Picks
Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)
- Wanindu Hasaranga is best player from his team in this series.
- He scored 67 runs and picked up 1 wicket in the first game.
- Hasaranga will be the top captain choice in this game.
Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG)
- Azmatullah Omarzai will bat at number 4 and will bowl 4 overs.
- He picked up 2 wickets but failed to get going with the bat.
- Omarzai was in exceptional form in the ODI series and will be a top C/VC option as well.
Matheesha Pathirana (SL)
- Matheesha Pathirana was exceptional in the first T20I.
- He picked up 4 wickets and played a key role in Sri Lanka's win.
- Pathirana will be a top pick and a good C/VC option if Sri Lanka bowls first.
Ibrahim Zadran (AFG)
- Ibrahim Zadran scored 67 runs in the first game but failed to take his side over the line in the first game.
- He likes to hold one end and bat through.
- Zadran looked in good touch and will be a good pick for this game.
Differential Picks
- Karim Janat
- Gulbadin Naib
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
SL vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 67 runs & 1 wicket | 143 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 2 wickets & 2 runs | 72 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 wickets | 152 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 67 runs | 107 |
SL vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Sri Lanka Bat First | Wanindu Hasaranga | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| If Afghanistan Bat First | Matheesha Pathirana | Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
SL vs AFG, 2nd 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, 2nd 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, Karim Janat, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
SL: 5 Players, AFG: 6 Players
SL vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicket-keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Dhananjaya de Silva, Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Naveen ul Haq
Captain: Matheesha Pathirana
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
SL: 5 Players, AFG: 6 Players
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