Asia Cup, AFG vs SL | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Ibrahim Zadran celebrates his 50 in Asia Cup 2023 (AP)

Afghanistan is set to take field against Sri Lanka in their must-win Asia Cup 2023 match on September 5. The much-awaited fixture marks a conclusion to the Group stage of the tournament, and will set up the fourth team to qualify for the Super Four round.

In head-to-head battles between the two sides, Sri Lanka have emerged victorious six times in their last nine ODI meetings against Afghanistan.

AFG vs SL: Team Previews

Afghanistan

Afghanistan slumped to an 89-run defeat against Bangladesh in their opening Asia Cup 2023 fixture in Lahore. Chasing 335, opener Ibrahim Zadran and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi put up lone fight with the bat around tumbling wickets as their response was dusted up for 245.

The big defeat put a massive dent on Afghanistan’s Super Four chances, which can be only recovered if they manage to register a big enough win over Sri Lanka to knock the co-hosts out of the competition.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, currently on an 11-match winning streak in ODIs, will be chasing for their 12th as well as a spot in the Super Four round of Asia Cup 2023 through their upcoming duel against Afghanistan. Under Dasun Shanaka, the tournament co-hosts kept their cool and pipped Bangladesh with 11 overs and five wickets to spare in Kandy in their opening Group B game.

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AFG vs SL: Match Details & Live Streaming

AFG vs SL: Lahore Pitch Report

The conditions at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium generally favours batters, with some turn and bounce on offer for the spinners as well. The average first innings score at the venue across 70 ODIs has been 252. Considering the recent record, the captains winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.

AFG vs SL: Probable Playing 11

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha and Matheesha Pathirana.

AFG vs SL: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

AFG vs SL: Winner Prediction

Sri Lanka, owing to their recent form and prevailing unbeaten streak, will be considered as favourites to defeat a struggling Afghanistan unit to storm into Super Four round of Asia Cup 2023 with ease.

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