SL vs AFG: 3rd T20I Fantasy Predictions, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
Afghanistan (AFG) and Sri Lanka (SL) will square off in the third T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla. Since the Lankan Lions have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, this will be nothing short of a dead-rubber. The home side were dominant in the second game after a close-fought four runs victory in the first one. However, the Atalans will try to avoid the series whitewash and get the better of the opposition.
SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Pitch Report
The surface in Dambulla is expected to favour the batters in the first innings. Although the bowlers get decent help, they tend to get more assistance of the conditions under the lights. The team batting second has lost both the games played here at the venue. The average first innings total on this venue (in International T20) is 174.
SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Top Player Picks
Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)
- He is the leading run-getter in the series.
- Hasaranga has scored 89 runs and picked up three wickets.
- He has been batting in the middle order (5-6) and smashed a fifty.
Ibrahim Zadran (AFG)
- He scored a fifty in the opening game.
- Ibrahim is the leading run-getter for his team in the series.
- He averages 38.5 in the ensuing series.
Angelo Mathews (SL)
- He scored 42 runs off 22 balls in the last game.
- Mathews was clinical with the new ball in the series.
- He has two forty-plus scores in last three T20Is.
Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)
- He scalped four wickets from two matches in the series.
- Farooqi has a good change of pace that can befuddle opposition.
- He bagged a four-for and a three-fer from his last three T20Is.
Differential Picks
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SL vs AFG 3rd T20I Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews | 48 runs and three wickets | 157 points |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | four wickets | 116 points |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 89 runs and three wickets | 247 points |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 77 runs | 157 points |
SL vs AFG 3rd T20I Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Sri Lanka bat first | Angelo Mathews | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| If Afghanistan bat first | Ibrahim Zadran | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
SL vs AFG 3rd T20I Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Try to Pick pacers who has the knack of taking wickets with new ball as well as the old ball. Try to include at least three genuine batters from no. 1 to no. 6 (batting order wise). Do not shy away from adding spin depth to the fantasy team. Try to pick more bowlers from the second innings and more reliable batters from the first innings.
SL vs AFG,3rd T20I Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/ Small Leagues
Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Karim Janat
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka: 7 Players; Afghanistan: 4 Players
SL vs AFG 3rd T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicket-keepers: Sadeera Samarawickrama, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Binura Fernando
Captain: Ibrahim Zadran
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lanka: 6 Players; Afghanistan: 5 Players
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