On Wednesday (30th November), Pallekele will host the series decider of the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan three-match ODI series.
Before this last ODI of this series, Afghanistan are safely leading this away series by 1-0. They won the series opener by 60 runs, while the second ODI of this series had no result due to rain interruption in the early second innings of the match.
While the hosts Sri Lanka can only save this ODI series by winning the series finale, Afghanistan just need to avoid a defeat to win this ODI series. Also, in the battle of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2020-2023, it is a must-win game for Sri Lanka.
SL vs AFG Match Overview
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
Format: ODI
Match no in the series: 3rd of 3-match ODI series (part of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2020-2023)
Date and Time: Wednesday, 30th 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 less than a 5 percent chance of rain during this day/night ODI match.
SL vs AFG Pitch Report
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, generally becomes easier to bat with time progress in the innings. Pacers and spinners both take equal responsibilities with the balls at this venue.
If the dew doesn’t play a key factor in the day/night ODI, then 280+ total is generally strong to defend at this venue.
Average innings score in last 5 completed ODIs at this venue (excluding no result/abandoned): 242.50 (run-rate: 5.51)
Average 1st batting score in last 5 completed ODIs at this venue (excluding no result/abandoned): 274 (run-rate: 5.53)
Last five completed ODI results at this venue (excluding no result/abandoned): 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, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, 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 (vc)
Batters: Najibullah-Zadran, R Shah, I Zadran, P Nissanka
All-rounder(s): M Nabi, W Hasaranga (C)
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, F Farooqi, K Rajitha/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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