SL vs AFG 1st ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan go head to head in the first of three ODIs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday afternoon. Sri Lanka beat Australia 3-2 in their last series in this format. Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe 3-0 in early June. Read on as we preview this first game of the series which is part of the 2020 - 23 World Cup Super League. The day-night ODI gets underway at 14:30 local time in Pallekele.
Sri Lanka have made plenty of progress since Chris Silverwood took over as national coach earlier this year. They are always a strong side in home conditions and will be confident of defeating Afghanistan in this opening match.
Afghanistan have struggled to go up another level over the last year and, whilst they continue to beat lesser sides, they often find the going tough against the more established nations. They will need to be at their best in this ODI.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on ICC.TV
SL vs AFG Match Toss Prediction
Seven of the last 10 ODIs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium have been won by the team batting first. It would be a big surprise if either skipper decided to field first after winning the toss.
SL vs AFG, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
We expect to see a pitch without a great deal of pace in Pallekele but quick bowlers will get movement through the air and off the surface. Any score over 300 will be competitive in this game.
Pallekele Weather Report
We expect plenty of cloud cover and increasing humidity as this game develops. There is a chance of a passing thunderstorm but the forecast currently is for dry weather.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Match 2022
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
The 2022 Asia Cup Champions were unable to replicate their success in the T20 World Cup but have a strong squad to select from ahead of this opening ODI. In the context of the league, Sri Lanka still need to pick up some more wins and we expect to see them choose their best available team for this game.
SL Key Players
- Pathum Nissanka - The 24 year old right-handed opener has scored three ODI half-centuries at this venue already this year and scored his first ODI century in June.
- Kusal Mendis - The 27 year old keeper-batter has hit nine international centuries with two coming in this format. He hit 86 not out against Australia in Pallekele in mid-June.
- Wanindu Hasaranga - The bowling all-rounder has finished as the top wicket taker in the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cup. He will get plenty of turn on this surface.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka have won three of their last five ODIs
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Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
With qualification for the 2023 World Cup (in India) still on the line, Afghanistan have convinced all of their top and experienced players to turn out for their country in these ODIs as opposed to taking part in franchise competitions. There are no injuries in the squad ahead of this opening ODI.
AFG Key Players
- Hashmatullah Shahidi - The left-handed captain has a Test Match double-century to his name and will be refreshed ahead of this game after not being selected for the T20 World Cup in Australia.
- Mohammad Nabi - The experienced all-rounder is capable of making valuable contributions with both bat and ball. He has an excellent record in white ball internationals and will be a key player for his side in Pallekele.
- Rashid Khan - The leg-spinner continues to be Afghanistan’s main wicket taking threat across all formats. He has an average of 18.65 in ODIs and is a more than useful lower-order batter.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan are targeting their fifth successive ODI win in this game.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Hasmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head to Head
This will be only the fifth ODI meeting between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan with Sri Lanka leading the head to head 3-1. Afghanistan’s only win came in September 2018.
SL vs AFG Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
SL Won |
AFG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
Sri Lanka are clear favourites with the bookies ahead of this opening game of the series in Pallekele. Afghanistan have longer odds but are not considered to be no-hopers.
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Who will win Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Match?
Although Afghanistan are in seventh place, three above Sri Lanka, in the 2020 - 2023 World Cup Super League, it is Sri Lanka who have been more impressive across all formats over recent months.
🏆 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction
With points up for grabs in the 2020 - 2023 World Cup Super League, there is plenty riding on this opening ODI of the series. Afghanistan have plenty of talented players but they have lacked consistency with their performances over 2022. Sri Lanka have impressed over the last six months and we are backing them to win this ODI.
Nov 25, 2022
14:30 IST / 9:00 GMT
Pallekele Cricket Stadium - Kandy, Sri Lanka
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