Sri Lanka (SL) will be taking on Afghanistan (AFG) in the 1st game of the Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 the match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 9th February 2024 at 02:30 PM IST.
SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI
Date: 9th February 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
SL vs AFG, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 241 runs. The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy 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 Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Temperature is expected to be around 28.12 °C and humidity is expected to be around 52%. Winds at a speed of 3.43 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
SL vs AFG, Head to Head
In the 12 matches played between these 2 teams, Sri Lanka Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 111 | 27.8 | 0 | - | 66, 17, 0, 15, 13 | - |
| Janith Liyanage | 3 | 181 | 90.5 | 1 | 59 | 0, 0, 95, 86, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 290 | 72.5 | 0 | - | 15, 129, 20, 39, 87 | - |
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 66, 17, 0, 15, 13 runs averaging 27.8 per match.
- Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi
Janith Liyanage is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Janith Liyanage has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 181 runs averaging 90.5 per match. Janith Liyanage also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 59 wickets per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a Batter and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ibrahim Zadran is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 15, 129, 20, 39, 87 runs averaging 72.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qais Ahmad | 3 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 32.8 | 0, 19, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 1 | - | 5 | 23.6 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 3 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 18.3 | 0, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad is a Bowler and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 1 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the last 3 matches Qais Ahmad has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 32.8.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 4 matches Dilshan Madushanka has taken 5 wickets at an average of 23.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches Dilshan Madushanka played here and has taken 0, 3, 4, 2, 5 wickets.
- Pathira Vasan Dushmantha Chameera
Dushmantha Chameera is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the last 4 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 18.3. Dushmantha Chameera has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 4, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
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 | 48 | 24 | 12 | 7.6 | 0, 0, 19, 29, 0 | 7, 3, 0, 0, 2 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 5 | 13.8 | 1, 42, 0, 0, 22 | 0, 0, 1, 4, 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 121 | 60.5 | 2 | 30 | 2, 97, 0, 22, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 136 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Wanindu Hasaranga is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 48 runs at an average of 24 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 7, 3, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 7.6 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 3, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 1, 2 wickets.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is an All Rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Gulbadin Naib is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 1, 42, 0, 0, 22 runs averaging 21.7 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 1, 4, 0 wickets, averaging at 13.8 wickets per match. Gulbadin Naib has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is an All Rounder and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Azmatullah Omarzai is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 2, 97, 0, 22, 0 runs averaging 60.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 30 per match. Azmatullah Omarzai has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 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 | 48 | 24 | 12 | 7.6 | 0, 0, 19, 29, 0 | 7, 3, 0, 0, 2 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 111 | 27.8 | 0 | - | 66, 17, 0, 15, 13 | - |
| Janith Liyanage | 3 | 181 | 90.5 | 1 | 59 | 0, 0, 95, 86, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 5 | 13.8 | 1, 42, 0, 0, 22 | 0, 0, 1, 4, 0 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 290 | 72.5 | 0 | - | 15, 129, 20, 39, 87 | - |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 136 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 0, 19, 29, 0 runs at an average of 24 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 7, 3, 0, 0, 2 wickets, averaging at 7.6 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 3, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 1, 2 wickets.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 111 runs at an average of 27.8 per match.
- Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi
Janith Liyanage is a Batter and has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Janith Liyanage is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 181 runs at an average of 90.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast medium and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 59 wickets per match. Janith Liyanage has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Gulbadin Naib is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 1, 42, 0, 0, 22 runs averaging 21.7 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 13.8 wickets per match. Gulbadin Naib has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ibrahim Zadran has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 15, 129, 20, 39, 87 runs averaging 72.5 per match.
SL vs AFG Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Shevon Daniel
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Bilal Sami and Naveed Zadran
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Pathum Nissanka and Sahan Arachchige
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Gulbadin Naib and Abdul Rahman
Bowlers: Qais Ahmad, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Pathum Nissanka
SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan), 1st ODI Preview
In their last 5 games, Afghanistan have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 4 games, Sri Lanka have won 2 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 30 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 where Dilshan Madushanka scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 62 match fantasy points while Fazalhaq Farooqi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 132 match fantasy points.