SL vs AFG 2nd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan gets underway on Sunday afternoon at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan won the opening match by 60 runs, a win which takes them onto 110 points in the 2020-23 World Cup Super League. Read on as we preview this day-night ODI. The second game of the series begins at 14:30 local time at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka need other players to step up in this game after only Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga made significant contributions on Friday. They have a talented squad and should have enough to win this ODI.
Afghanistan showed that they are a force to be reckoned with in ODI cricket with a convincing win on Friday. However, the often struggle for consistency and it will require another impressive performance to go 2-0 up.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd 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
It was another victory for the team batting first in Pallekele on Friday. We are predicting that both skippers will choose to bat first ahead of this ODI.
SL vs AFG, McLean Park Pitch Report
This game will be played on the same wicket as was used in the opening ODI so expect the pace of the surface to drop slightly. That said, there will still be good carry and a par score will be around 290.
Pallekele Weather Report
Light rain is forecast across the opening two hours of this game but we expect to still see plenty of play in this match with dry conditions from the early evening onwards.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Match 2022
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
After a successful 2022 Asia Cup campaign, Sri Lanka’s chances during the T20 World Cup were hampered by injuries to key bowlers and they continued to have bad luck in that department with Pramod Madushan sustaining a hamstring injury before Friday’s game. We expect the same XI to be selected for his match.
SL Key Players
- Pathum Nissanka- the top order batter continues to be an integral part of Sri Lanka’s batting line-up across all formats. He hit 85 runs from 83 balls in the first ODI.
- Kasun Rajitha- the 29 year old right arm medium fast bowler dismissed the experienced Mohammad Nabi on Friday. He has the speed and accuracy to be very hard to face on this pitch.
- Wanindu Hasaranga- the bowling all-rounder delivered with both bat and ball in the opening ODI. He dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Najibullah Zadran before hitting 66 runs from 46 balls.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka won three ODIs in a row against Australia in June but have since lost successive games in this format.
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Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Kahiru Kumara
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Friday’s strong performance and victory means that Afghanistan are very close to securing qualification to the 2023 ODI World Cup. Their pace bowlers had the most success on the surface in Pallekele and we expect to see the same side selected ahead of this game.
AFG Key Players
- Ibrahim Zadrani- the only centurion of the first ODI struck 11 fours during his 120 balls at the crease. He looks very comfortable at this level and averages 52.20 from six ODI innings.
- Rashid Khan- although the leg-spinner only picked up one wicket on Friday, he conceded only 40 runs from his eight overs. He will once again be a major threat to Sri Lanka on this pitch in this ODI.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi- the 22 year old left-arm pace bowler continues to produce exceptional performances in ODI cricket. He has taken 17 wickets from eight games and picked up his best figures at the Pallekele Stadium on Friday.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan have won five ODIs in a row and 11 of their last 13 in this format.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Hasmatullah Shahidi (c), Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head to Head
Afghanistan’s win on Friday was their second in three ODIs against Sri Lanka and brings the overall head to head score to 3-2 in favour of Sri Lanka. Four of the five games have been won by the team batting first.
SL vs AFG Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
SL Won |
AFG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
In spite of Afghanistan’s comfortable victory in the opening game on Friday, Sri Lanka are favourites again with the bookies to win this match.
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Who will win Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Match?
Under the coaching of Chris Silverwood, overall there has been progress for Sri Lanka but there have been heavy defeats along the way. With quality players, used to the home conditions, we expect them to level the series.
🏆 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction
The home side desperately need to win this match to give a boost to their chances of qualifying automatically for the 2023 World Cup. However, we do not expect Afghanistan to be pushovers, and the away side will be extremely competitive again in this ODI. Overall, we expect the experienced batters for Sri Lanka to deliver in this match and are backing Sri Lanka to get the victory to level the series 1-1.
Nov 27, 2022
14:30 IST / 9:00 GMT
Pallekele Cricket Stadium - Kandy, Sri Lanka
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