SL vs AFG 3rd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The three game ODI series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan comes to a close on Wednesday in the final day-night clash between the sides at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka have won the opening two fixtures by 42 runs on Friday and by 155 runs on Sunday. Read on as we preview this game. The day-night ODI begins at 14:30 local time in Pallekele on February 14th.
Sri Lanka have been far too good for Afghanistan in the opening two games of the series and have now already won two ODI series this year. It would require a huge turnaround in form from both sides for Sri Lanka not to win this final game of this series.
Afghanistan were completely outplayed on Sunday and their innings lasted less than 34 overs! In the opening game of the series it was their top order that crumbled but this time it was the middle-order who were unable to contribute. It would be a big surprise if Afghanistan managed to end the series with a victory.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI 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
Sri Lanka have won when batting first in both matches and chose to do so in the last game. We expect Afghanistan will want to field first so irrespective of who wins the toss, our prediction is that Sri Lanka will bat first.
SL vs AFG Pitch Report
Sri Lanka have shown in both games that there are plenty of runs to be had at this venue although the pitch does seem to be slowing a little. Any first innings score over 300 should be enough to win.
Pallekele Weather Report
Once again, the conditions will get progressively more humid in this match. Cloudy conditions are forecast throughout with the temperature in the mid-high twenties.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI 2024
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
After the success of the opening game, there was one change for Sri Lanka which saw the experienced Dushmantha Chameera lose his place in the team with Asitha Fernando coming in. Fernando impressed with the ball so we expect Sri Lanka to stick with the same XI as they target a 3-0 series win.
SL Key Players
- Pathum Nissanka - The right-hander was unable to make another double century on Sunday but he is an excellent batter with 32 scores of 50+ in international cricket.
- Charith Asalanka - The left-handed middle order batter hit nine fours and two sixes in his knock in the second ODI. He has now hit 11 half-centuries and three hundreds from his 48 ODI innings.
- Dilshan Madushanka - The left-arm pace bowler was back to his best in the last game as he picked up the wickets of Qais Ahmad and Noor Ahmad in successive balls.
- Wanindu Hasaranga - The bowling all-rounder bowled under seven completed overs in the last match and ran through the middle order. He’ll be looking forward to bowling again on this pitch.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka come into this game on Wednesday looking to make it five successive wins in this format.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Chasing 309 for victory, Afghanistan were on track and looking good on 128/1 before a huge collapse saw them dismissed for 153. We have seen most of Afghanistan’s batters deliver a score in one of the first two games so we are not expecting changes for this match.
AFG Key Players
- Ibrahim Zadran - After hitting a half-century in the second ODI of the series, the opener will come into this match averaging 49.81 from 30 games.
- Rahmat Shah - The 30 year old right-hander impressed during the 2023 Cricket World Cup and has now hit three half-centuries out of his four innings on this tour.
- Azmatullah Omarzai - The all-rounder has already shown us his skills with both bat and ball in this series after hitting a century in the first game he took 3/56 on Sunday.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi - The pace bowler produced the only maiden over from his side in the second ODI and was very accurate throughout the match.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan have lost four ODIs in a row with the margin of defeat getting larger with every game.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Qais Ahmad
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head to Head
Sri Lanka extended their overall lead in ODIs against Afghanistan to 9-4 with the big win on Sunday. The hosts have now won four of the last five.
SL vs AFG Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
SL Won |
AFG Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
14 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
Sri Lanka are favourites with the bookies and can be backed at 1.30 to take the series 3-0. Afghanistan are now at 3.20 to win the final match of the series.
Who will win Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Match?
So far in this series Sri Lanka have been dominant with the bat and Afghanistan have not been able to keep up with them. We have the hosts as the top team once again for this game.
🏆 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction
Any victory of over 150 runs in an ODI shows a big gap between the two teams and it would be a surprise if any result other than another convincing win for Sri Lanka took place on Wednesday. However, Afghanistan have produced some good individual batting displays and now just need three or four players to contribute in the same innings. Sri Lanka also look far stronger with the ball and we are backing them to win this third and final ODI.
Sri Lanka to beat Afghanistan in 3rd ODI
Feb 14, 2024
14:30 IST / 9:00 GMT
Pallekele Cricket Stadium - Kandy, Sri Lanka
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