SL vs AFG 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Sri Lanka will take on Afghanistan in the second T20I on Monday. The match will be played at the Dambulla International Stadium and will start at 7:00 PM IST.
Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the series after they defeated Afghanistan in the first T20I by four runs. Needing 14 runs in 12 ball, with three wickets in hand, Afghanistan were in complete control, but Matheesha Pathirana bowled an exceptional penultimate over where he gave away just three runs and bagged two wickets and turned the game in the favour of Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan did well with the ball and bowled out Sri Lanka for 160. However, barring Ibrahim Zadran, none of the batters showed any intent as the game slipped away from their hands.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd 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
Captain winning the toss would like to chase as batting in the second innings is slightly easy
SL vs AFG Pitch Report
The wicket does not have much on offer for the fast bowlers but spinners will get grip and turn once the ball gets old. Pacers will have to bowl tight lines and trick the batters with their variations.
Dambulla Weather Report
Isolated thunderstorms are predicted in the morning but evening should be clear. The temperature will hover around 23 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd T20 2024
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
Sri Lanka are a settled unit and any change in the winning combination looks highly unlikely. Once they seal the series, fringe players can be given a shot but as of now, they should stick to the winning combination.
SL Key Players
- Pathum Nissanka- Pathum Nissanka didn't stay long in the first T20I and was dismissed for a mere six, however, he had an extraordinary run in the ODI series where he also whacked a double century. He will be eyeing a good outing in the T20I series as well.
- Wanindu Hasaranga- Wanindu Hasaranga is arguably the best T20 player Sri Lanka has seen. He is a champion bowler and a solid batter who can switch gears at will. Hasaranga scored crucial 67 runs and bowled a spell of 1-20 to win the game for Sri Lanka.
- Matheesha Pathirana- In Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka have got a genuine match winner. Pathirana changed the game in favour of Sri Lanka after he bowled a three run penultimate over where he also bagged two wickets. Overall, he ended with four wickets in the match.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka in T20Is haven't been as dominating as they should be. They lost a T20I to Zimbabwe in previous series and almost conceded a game to Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Afghanistan too won't be keen on changing the combination unless there is an injury concern. The team faces a must win situation and they would be stepping on the park with their best XI.
AFG Key Players
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz- Rahmanullah Gurbaz's form is becoming a big concern for Afghanistan. The star batter has always performed in Afghanistan's wins and lack of runs from him has hurt Afghanistan's chances. The batter will have to come good if Afghanistan have to script a turnaround.
- Ibrahim Zadran- Ibrahim Zadran has been the most consistent batter for Afghanistan across formats. He has been brilliant on the Sri Lanka tour and scored a hundred in the Test match. He also scored a fifty in the ODI series and followed it up with a valiant 67 in the first T20I.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi- Fazalhaq Farooqi continued his ILT20 form and rattled Sri Lanka with a three wicket haul in the first T20I. The left arm seamer will be eyeing another good outing.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan came close to winning in the first T20I and they would hope if they can push a bit more, they can beat the hosts.
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, Qais Ahmed
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head to Head
Sri Lanka have been dominant against Afghanistan in T20Is, winning four out of the five games played.
SL vs AFG Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
SL Won |
AFG Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
Sri Lanka are favourites to win on betting platforms. The hosts defeated Afghans in the first T20I despite not playing their best cricket.
Who will win Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd T20 Match?
We suggest backing Sri Lanka to win. The team did not have a great outing in the first game but still managed to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat. On paper, they are a quality side and players should return to form in next match.
🏆 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction
Sri Lanka are favourites to win. The team is yet to lose a game against Afghanistan in the series, having won the one-off Test, three ODIs and the first T20I. They have a strong team at disposal and would back themselves to clean sweep Afghans. Also, lack of runs from Rahmanullah Gurbaz has significantly weakened Afghanistan as he is the one batter who sets the tone for Afghanistan's win and if he does not perform, it gets tough for Afghanistan. Back Sri Lanka to win.
Sri Lanka to beat Afghanistan in 2nd T20
Feb 19, 2024
19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT
Rangiri Dambulla Stadium - Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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