SL vs AFG 3rd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The final match of the three-game ODI series sees Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan, with the score at 1-1, on Wednesday. Sri Lanka won Sunday’s ODI by 132 runs after Afghanistan won the opener by 6 wickets. Read on as we preview this third ODI. The match begins at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota at 10:00 local time.
Sri Lanka showed excellent character to bounce back in Sunday’s ODI and they were far too good for Afghanistan. However, they will need to play at the same level in this match to win the series.
Afghanistan produced some strong individual performances in the second ODI but overall they struggled with the bat. Rashid Khan is expected back in this game and the spinner could make the difference.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network and Siyatha TV.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on SonyLIV and ICC.TV.
SL vs AFG Match Toss Prediction
Sri Lanka have batted first in both matches in the series so far. We expect Afghanistan to field first irrespective of who wins the toss in this game.
SL vs AFG Pitch Report
This is a good batting venue and both teams have produced one very strong innings so far in the series. A par score will be over 300 for the team batting first in this ODI.
Hambantota Weather Report
The weather forecast is for cloudy and warm conditions from start to finish in Hambantota. The temperature will be over 30 degrees throughout the game with little chance of any rain interruptions.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Match 2023
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
There were four changes for Sri Lanka ahead of the must-win second ODI with Angelo Mathews, Dushan Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana and Lahiru Kumara all not selected. Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameers all came into the team for the victory.
SL Key Players
- Kusal Mendis - The keeper-batter has now made 23 scores of 50+ in this format. He hit seven fours and one six across his innings in the second ODI.
- Dimuth Karunaratne - The 35 year old left-handed opener hit his eighth ODI half-century in Sunday’s victory. He plays with the intention of batting through the entire team innings.
- Wanindu Hasaranga - The bowling all-rounder took two wickets in one over in the last match. He has a brilliant record in Hambantota and will be dangerous again in this game.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka ended a poor run of results in this format with the win on Sunday and are now looking for back to back ODI victories.
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Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
18 year old left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad has picked up a wicket in both games so far in the series but, due to him conceding 124 runs across the matches, we expect him to make way for the return of Rashid Khan in this third and deciding ODI.
AFG Key Players
- Ibrahim Zadran - The young opener picked up the Player of the Match Award after hitting 11 fours and two sixes before being caught on the deep backward square boundary.
- Mohammad Nabi - The 38 year old all-rounder requires 3 runs with the bat in this game and 3 wickets with the ball to bring up 3000 ODI runs and 150 ODI wickets.
- Fareed Ahmad - The left-arm pace bowler has been expensive but has also picked up key wickets in the series. He took 2-61 in Sunday’s game on this pitch.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan have been an inconsistent ODI side against the bigger countries and they have now won only one of the last four games in this format.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahid (c), Najibullah Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head to Head
It was a big victory margin for Sri Lanka in the last game but both teams have won by large margins over the last five meetings. Sri Lanka lead the head to head 5-3.
SL vs AFG Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
SL Won |
AFG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
9 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
After Sri Lanka’s impressive victory in the second ODI, they come into this match at 1.45 to win the match and take the series 2-1. Afghanistan are underdogs at 2.50 to get the victory.
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Who will win Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Match?
Rashid Khan will make Afghanistan a stronger side with both the bat and the ball ahead of this match. However, Sri Lanka still have more experienced players and know this pitch very well.
🏆 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction
After two easy victories for either side, it all comes down to this match on Wednesday to decide the series. Rashid Khan could well be a big player in this game particularly as we have seen spinners have plenty of success on this pitch. We are predicting a close match but we think that Sri Lanka have enough batting depth. Our prediction is for Sri Lanka to win the game.
Jun 07, 2023
10:00 IST / 4:30 GMT
Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium - Hambantota, Sri Lanka
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