Sri Lanka(SL) dominated the one-off test versus Afghanistan(AFG) by 10 wickets, getting off to a strong start in this multi-format series. The two sides will now face off in a three-match ODI series. Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan in the opening ODI on Friday, February 9th. This match will take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan does not have an excellent history in Sri Lanka, which means they will want to improve it in this series. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has a good chance of clinching another series.
SL vs AFG: Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Date & Time: 9th February 2024 at 2:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
SL vs AFG: Pitch Report
Pallekele’s pitch is yet another Sri Lankan circuit that favours spin, therefore the ball will have greater turn and grip. It is considered to possess a spin-friendly track, hence the side that wins the toss is expected to bat first.
SL vs AFG: Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | 12 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 7 |
| Afghanistan Won | 4 |
| Tie | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
SL vs AFG: Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka(SL): Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.
Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Naveed Zadran.
SL vs AFG: Full Squads
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Akila Dananjaya, Wanindu Hasaranga.
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah (vice-capt), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad.
SL vs AFG: Dream 11 Fantasy picks
Grand League
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Source – X)
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Ibrahim Zadran,
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai (C), Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Dilshan Madushanka
Head-to-Head Contest:
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Source – X)
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka (VC)
