Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan's second game of the ongoing three-match ODI series has been scheduled for this Sunday (27th November) at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Afghanistan claimed a strong 60-run win against the hosts Sri Lanka in the series opener to take a 1-0 lead. So, Sri Lanka can't afford another defeat in this series, while Afghanistan are one win away from their historic ODI series win.
SL vs AFG Match Overview
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
Format: ODI
Match no in the series: 2nd of 3-match ODI series (part of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2020-2023)
Date and Time: Sunday, 27th November, 14:30 local time
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: Sony Sports Ten 5; Sony LIV
SL vs AFG Weather Forecast
According to weather.com, there is a strong chance of thunderstorms and rain from the early afternoon.
SL vs AFG Pitch Report
If the batters take time into the crease, the Pallekele pitch becomes easier for them to bat. The dew factor can play a crucial role at the end of this upcoming game, especially in the tight contest.
While pacers generally get early swings at this venue, spinners take the charge in the later stage of the game.
Though 280+ totals are good to defend at this ODI venue, it may ask for more in the case of dew factors.
Average innings score in last 5 completed ODIs at this venue: 242.50
Average 1st batting score in last 5 completed ODIs at this venue: 274
Last five completed ODI results at this venue: 1st Batting Team Won – 4; 2nd Batting Team Won – 1
Toss prediction: Win the toss and bowl first.
SL vs AFG Predicted XIs
Sri Lanka Predicted XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha
Afghanistan Predicted XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team Prediction #1:
Wicketkeeper(s): K Mendis, R Gurbaz
Batters: Najibullah-Zadran, R Shah, I Zadran (vc), P Nissanka
All-rounder(s): M Nabi, W Hasaranga (C)
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, F Farooqi, M Theekshana
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team Prediction #2:
Wicketkeeper(s): K Mendis (C), R Gurbaz
Batters: R Shah, I Zadran, P Nissanka
All-rounder(s): D de Silva, G Naib, W Hasaranga
Bowlers: Rashid Khan (vc), L Kumara, F Farooqi
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