SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI & Pitch Report: 2nd T20I
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Probable Playing 11, Head-to-head, and Fantasy Cricket Tips of the Afghanistan tour to Sri Lanka 2024.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan will play in the 2nd T20I match at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Details
| Match | SL vs AFG, 2nd T20I Match |
| Series | Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024 |
| Date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Time | 07:00 PM |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| Live Score | SL vs AFG 2nd T20I Live Score |
Table of Contents
Sri Lanka:
After winning the ODI series 3-0, the Lankans have started the T20I series with a win and are 1-0 up. They were outstanding with the ball in the last game and successfully defended 160.
With the bat, their openers were dismissed cheaply inside the powerplay. Wanindu Hasaranga was the only batter who looked brilliant in the middle overs and played a solid knock of 67 off just 32 balls. They could not finish the innings well.
With the ball, their bowlers were expensive in the powerplay but made a solid comeback in the middle and death overs. Matheesha Pathirana proved to be a game changer and picked up 4 wickets in the last game.
Afghanistan:
Afghanistan are yet to register their first win on the tour. They have played some decent cricket and will look to bounce back strongly in this game. They were excellent with the ball but failed to finish with the bat.
With the ball, their bowlers were brilliant in the powerplay and picked up 3 wickets inside the powerplay. Fazalhaq Faaroqi and Naveen Ul Haq were the pick of the bowlers and picked up 3 and 2 wickets respectively.
With the bat, they were decent in the powerplay but collapsed in the middle overs. Skipper Ibrahim Zadran was the top scorer and scored 67* off 55 balls but he failed to finish the game for the team.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Pitch Report 2023
Average 1st Innings score: 140
Average Total score: 132
(The average score based on last 5 matches)
The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla will host the 2nd game of the series. The last game was played on the same venue. There is something for the pacers with the new ball and some early movement. It is a batting friendly track. Dew can be factor in the 2nd innings. Anything over 170 will be a good total.
SL vs AFG Weather Report
There are chance of rain on match evening and a full game of cricket can be expected.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Streaming
The live streaming of Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I Match will be available on Fancode App and Sony Liv.
SL vs AFG Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 6
SL Won: 4
AFG Won: 2
Tied: 0
No Result: 0
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan recent form
Most recent first
| Sri Lanka | W | W | L | W | L |
| Afghanistan | L | D | L | L | W |
Team News
Sri Lanka:
- They are likely to play with the same playing 11.
Afghanistan:
- They are also likely to play with the same team.
SL vs AFG Probable Playing 11
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran (C), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Top picks for SL vs AFG Dream11 Team
Sri Lanka Top picks for SL vs AFG Dream11 Team Prediction
Wanindu Hasaranga:
(1 M, 67 R, 67 A + 4 O, 1 W)
He is the skipper of the team and will contribute with both bat and ball. Hasaranga scored 67 runs with the bat and also picked up 1 wicket with the ball and is a very good pick for C & VC in SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction.
Pathum Nissanka:
(1 M, 6 R, 6 A)
Nissanka will open the innings and is a very talented player. He scored only 6 runs in the last game but is still a crucial pick.
Matheesha Pathirana:
(1 M, 4 O, 4 W)
He will bowl in the middle and death overs. Pathirana was outstanding in the last game and picked up 4 wickets.
Kusal Mendis:
(1 M, 6 R, 6 A)
He will open the innings and is a quality player. Mendis scored only 6 runs in the last game but is still a must have pick.
Dhananjaya De Silva:
(1 M, 24 R, 24 A)
He will bat at 3 and can also bowl a few overs if needed. Silva batted well and scored 24 runs in the last game.
Afghanistan:
Azmatullah Omarzai:
(1 M, 2 R, 2 A + 4 O, 2 W)
He is a quality all rounder and will contribute with both bat and ball. Omarzai bowled well and picked up 2 wickets in the last game and is another very good pick for C & VC in SL vs AFG Dream11 Team.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz:
(1 M, 13 R, 13 A)
He will open the innings and will also do the keeping duties. Gurbaz scored 13 runs in the last game.
(1 M, 3 O, 2 W)
He is their main pacer and will bowl in the powerplay and death. Naveen bowled well and picked up 2 wickets in the last game.
Fazalhaq Farooqi:
(1 M, 4 O, 3 W)
He will bowl in the powerplay and death and is known for his pace. Farooqi was the pick of the bowlers and picked up 3 wickets in the last game.
Ibrahim Zadran:
(1 M, 67 R, 67 A)
He is the skipper of the team and will open the innings. Zadran batted well in the last game and scored 67* runs.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team Prediction
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Dream11 Team:
Wicket-keepers: K Mendis, R Gurbaz
Batters: P Nissanka
All-rounders: A Mathews, M Nabi, D de Silva, W Hasaranga (C), A Omarzai (Vc)
Bowlers: Naveen-ul-Haq, M Theekshana, M Pathirana
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Fantasy Cricket Tips:
- F Farooqi and I Zadran are also good picks.
- P Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are also good for C and Vc picks.
Captain and Vice-Captain choices
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Azmatullah Omarazai
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
We will update the final Fantasy Team on Telegram Channel.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.