SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

SL vs AFG Match Preview

Sri Lanka will play a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The first match will take place at Dambulla International Stadium on February 17 at 7:00 p.m. IST. Sri Lanka will be full of confidence after defeating Afghanistan in the One-Off Test and ODI series. Sri Lanka will be without the services of Dushmantha Chameera, who was ruled out of the series due to injury. Binura Fernando has been named as his successor. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Zadran is going to keep to lead the T20I series. Afghanistan is likely to be more competitive in the Twenty20 International series. Afghanistan has suffered a significant blow as Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman were ruled out of the series.

SL vs AFG Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – 1st T20I

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla – Dambulla

Date & Time: 17th February 2024 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

SL vs AFG Venue StatAFG

Avg 1st inn score	170
Avg 2nd inn score	165
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SL vs AFG Pitch Report

The pitch is specifically designed for high-scoring games. There is little help for fast bowlers or spinners, but bowling in the right areas can help. A high-scoring game is expected.

SL vs AFG Weather Report

The temperature will range between 30 and 22 degrees, with a humidity of 71%. There will be some clouds around, but rain is not expected.

SL vs AFG Last Five Matches

SL ( Sri Lanka )	W L W L L
AFG ( Afghanistan )	L L L L W

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SL Won	AFG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	4	3	1	0	0
Last 5	4	3	1	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

SL vs AFG Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Dhananjaya de Silva/Kusal Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik

Topmost Picks for SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – Pathum Nissanka had a great run in the ODI series and notched up the first ever double century in ODI cricket by Sri Lanka. Nissanka will be over the moon after an extraordinary series that saw him score 346 runs.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – He is one of the best in this format of the game. He did remarkably well in the ILT20 and carried the form in the ODI series where he picked four wickets in two games.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Gurbaz has been going through a lean run but there is no bigger match winner for Afghanistan in T20Is than Gurbaz. If he gets going, Afghanistan will have a great chance of winning the game.
• Azmatullah Omarzai – In Omarzai, Afghanistan have a gem of a cricketer. He is a top batter and also scored a century in the ODI series. He is equally potent with the ball as well.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs AFG Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Ibrahim Zadran, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai(VC), Mohammad Nabi, Naveen ul Haq, Dilshan Madushanka

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SL vs AFG Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka(C), Ibrahim Zadran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Naveen ul Haq, Akila Dananjaya

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Azmatullah Omarzai, Pathum Nissanka

Vice-captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

SL vs AFG Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka will begin the match as favorites. Afghanistan are a good team, but the departures of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman has weakened their bowling. Furthermore, their top batter, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, is not within great shape. Sri Lanka has greater talent and depth in the team, and the majority of the players performed well in the ODI series. Support Sri Lanka to win. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.