SL will take on AFG on Saturday [X.com]
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will lock horns in the 1st T20I Match of the three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on 17 February at 7:00 PM IST.
The fans can stream the game live on the FanCode app and website. Afghanistan are currently on their tour to Sri Lanka and the teams have previously met in a three-match ODI series and a Test match, which were all won by Sri Lanka.
SL vs AFG: Team Previews
Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan cricket team has recently been caught in back-to-back controversies. However, that has not affected their style of the game.
They defeated Afghanistan in all three ODIs and have won 3 out of 5 encounters against Afghanistan in T20 internationals.
Sri Lanka have a winning momentum on their side which can help them beat Afghanistan in this game. However, the squad will miss their experienced pacer Dushmantha Chameera in the series.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan have been absolute beasts in international cricket of late. Despite their back-to-back losses against Sri Lanka, the team has had good form in T20Is and would like to begin the series with a win.
The team will miss their captain and ace spinner Rashid Khan in the series as he is recovering from a back injury. The squad has been struck with several headaches; however, they are still strong-headed and positive for the upcoming series.
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date & Time | 17th February, 7:00 PM IST |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| Live Streaming | FanCode app and website |
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Dambulla Pitch Report
The Dambulla International Stadium’s pitch has had a history of conducting great matches with balanced pitch while offering equal support to both batters and bowlers.
The venue has proven to give an edge to the team batting first; hence the toss winning captain would like to bat here first and put a huge total on the board. The average score on this pitch lies around 168.
SL vs AFG: Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Matthews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Malik, Noor Ahmed
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| Batters | Ibrahim Zadran, Charith Asalanka |
| All-rounders | Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi |
| Bowlers | Dilshan Madushanka, Fazalhaq Farooqi |
| Captain | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Vice-Captain | Mohammad Nabi |
SL vs AFG 1st T20I: Winner Prediction
Afghanistan have had a great time in the recent short format games, and are expected to give a tough fight to Sri Lanka.
However, with the matches being conducted at their home and with the recent back-to-back victories, Sri Lanka are expected to dominate the Afghans in the first T20I match.
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