SL vs AFG 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Sri Lanka will play a three match T20I series vs Afghanistan. The first match will be played at the Dambulla International Stadium and will start at 7:00Pm IST on February 17.
Sri Lanka will be brimming with confidence after beating Afghanistan in the One-off Test and the ODI series. Sri Lanka will be missing the services of Dushmantha Chameera who has been ruled out of the series due to an injury. Binura Fernando has been named as his replacement.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Zadran will continue to lead in the T20I series. Afghanistan are likely to be a bit more competitive in the T20I series. Afghanistan have suffered a huge blow as Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman have been ruled out of the series. Wafadar Momand is all set to make a comeback after his lone appearance in 2023.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 5.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on the Sony Liv app and on the website.
SL vs AFG Match Toss Prediction
This is a high scoring ground and chasing has been preferred here by captains. Once again, captain winning the toss will bowl.
SL vs AFG Pitch Report
The pitch is tailor made for high scoring games. There is not much help for the fast bowlers or the spinners and bowling in right areas will help. A high scoring game is expected.
Dambulla Weather Report
The temperature will range between 30 and 22 degrees while the humidity will be 71 per cent. There will be some clouds around but rain is not a factor.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st T20 2024
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
The team will miss the services of Dushmantha Chameera who has been ruled out due to injury. Binura Fernando has replaced him in the squad. There are no other major changes in the squad that played against Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka will be led by Wanindu Hasaranga while Charith Asalanka has been named as his deputy
SL Key Players
- 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.
- Kusal Mendis - Kusal Mendis was not at his best in the ODI series but he did manage to score 117 runs in three matches, including one fifty. Mendis is one of the best in this format of the game for Sri Lanka and is expected to perform well in the series.
- 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. He is also a quality batter who can chip in with crucial runs.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka have won all the games of the series against Afghanistan, including a Test and three ODIs. In previous T20I series vs Zimbabwe, they won 2-1.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
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 Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Afghanistan have been dealt with a huge blow as Mujeeb ur Rahman has been ruled out of the series. The team will also miss Rashid Khan who continues to recover from the back surgery. Wafadar Momand, who has only played one T20I for Afghanistan back in July 2023, has been called up after an injury to Mohammad Saleem Safi
AFG Key Players
- 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.
- Gulbadin Naib - Gulbadin Naib is a very useful cricketer. He performed well in the T20I series vs India and also in the ODI series vs Sri Lanka. He will be eyeing some good performances in the T20I series as well.
- 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.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan last played a T20I series vs India where they lost the series 3-0.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
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
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head to Head
Sri Lanka clearly hold and edge over Afghanistan when it comes to T20I matches.
SL vs AFG Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
SL Won |
AFG Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
Sri Lanka are favourites to win. As hosts, Sri Lanka deserve the favourites tag. Also, they defeated Afghanistan 3-0 in the recently concluded ODI series.
Who will win Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st T20 Match?
We suggest backing Sri Lanka to win. Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan in the ODI series. Also, they have more quality in the team. With Rashid Khan and Mujeeb out, Afghanistan bowling can blow hot and cold. They have good bowlers but their consistency is in question.
🏆 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction
Sri Lanka will start the match as favourites. Afghanistan are a good team but the loss of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman have weaken the bowling. Also, their best batter, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, is not in great form. Sri Lanka have more quality and depth in the team and most of the players did well in the ODI series. Back Sri Lanka to win.
Sri Lanka to beat Afghanistan in 1st T20
Feb 17, 2024
19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT
Rangiri Dambulla Stadium - Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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