1st T20I of the Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024 has Sri Lanka taking on Afghanistan. The match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri on 17th February 2024 at 07:00 PM IST.
SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I
Date: 17th February 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri
SL vs AFG, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 4 matches is 155 runs. The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri
Temperature will hover around 23.17 °C and humidity is expected to be around 86%. Winds at a speed of 3.15 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
SL vs AFG, Head to Head
In the 5 matches played between these 2 teams, Sri Lanka All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
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SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 112 | 112 | 2 | 31.5 | 0, 66, 0, 0, 46 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 0 | - | 15, 0, 4, 9, 1 | - |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 5 | 105 | 21 | 0 | - | 16, 9, 36, 13, 31 | - |
- Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is a Batter and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 112 runs averaging 112 per match. Angelo Mathews can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 31.5 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 15, 0, 4, 9, 1 runs averaging 5.8 per match.
- Wedagedara Sadeera Rashen Samarawickrama
Sadeera Samarawickrama is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Sadeera Samarawickrama has scored 16, 9, 36, 13, 31 runs averaging 21 per match.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 11.1 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 4, 1, 0, 2, 3 |
| Qais Ahmad | 5 | 0 | - | 5 | 24.6 | - | 0, 0, 0, 3, 2 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 16 | 8 | 0 | - | 2, 0, 0, 5, 9 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a Bowler and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a left-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 11.1. Fazalhaq Farooqi has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Qais Ahmad has taken 0, 0, 0, 3, 2 wickets at an average of 24.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a Bowler and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is an off break Bowler Maheesh Theekshana has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 8, 0, 0, 1, 12 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 55 | 55 | 2 | 23 | 0, 15, 40, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | - | 0, 13, 0, 12, 3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 8, 0, 0, 1, 12 runs at an average of 7 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 15 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 0, 15, 40, 0, 0 runs at an average of 55 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 23 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Gulbadin Naib has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 0, 13, 0, 12, 3 runs at an average of 9.3 per match. Gulbadin Naib has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
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SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 8, 0, 0, 1, 12 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 55 | 55 | 2 | 23 | 0, 15, 40, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 112 | 112 | 2 | 31.5 | 0, 66, 0, 0, 46 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | - | 0, 13, 0, 12, 3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 11.1 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 4, 1, 0, 2, 3 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 8, 0, 0, 1, 12 runs averaging 7 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga also bowls decently, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets at an average of 15 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 55 runs averaging 55 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 23 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Angelo Mathews has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 66, 0, 0, 46 runs averaging 112 per match. Angelo Mathews can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 31.5 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is an All Rounder and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Gulbadin Naib has scored 28 runs averaging 9.3 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a Bowler and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 4 matches Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken 10 wickets at an average of 11.1. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
SL vs AFG Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Wafadar Momand, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Noor Ahmad
SL vs AFG Possible Playing XI
Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing XI: Angelo Mathews, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Ibrahim Zadran, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad, Qais Ahmad, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Karim Janat
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batter: Kusal Perera
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews and Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Qais Ahmad, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Wafadar Momand
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, Afghanistan have won 1 games and lost 3. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 2 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd Quarter Final of the Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2023 where Nuwan Thushara scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 147 match fantasy points while Qais Ahmad topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 133 match fantasy points.