On Tuesday, at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Afghanistan will play Sri Lanka in the last group stage encounter of the Asia Cup 2023. As a result of Sri Lanka’s crucial victory against Bangladesh, their NRR has increased, simplifying their road to the Super 4.
Afghanistan, who have the lowest NRR in Group B, will face a more difficult struggle as a result of their huge loss to Bangladesh. They have to secure a significant victory and maybe overtake Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in NRR in order to qualify for the Super 4 round.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Match Details
Asia Cup Match 6: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
Date: 5th September 2023
Time: 3:00 P.M
Venue: Pallekele International Stadium, Pallekele.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Pitch Report:
The Gaddafi Stadium serves as a batsman’s paradise since the ball hits the bat smoothly. The lack of bounce as well as lateral movement off the surface at this venue, however, causes seamers to frequently struggle. By bowling in the proper spots, they could still cause difficulty for the batsmen. As the game goes on, spinners could also start to succeed and get assistance from the track.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Predicted XI:
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Dream XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya De Silva, Rahmat Shah, Dasun Shanaka, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Full Squads:
Afghanistan:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Abdul Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Suliman Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Pramod Madushan, Binura Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama
