The SL VS AFG The third T20 match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 13:30:00 UTC at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla 1. This will be the final match of the Afghanistan-Sri Lanka T20 Series in 2024. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with Sri Lanka winning the first match by 4 runs and Afghanistan winning the second match by 72 runs. The match is yet to begin, so the toss, playing XI, and live score are not available at the moment.
Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Reports
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is expected to be good for batting, with some assistance for spinners in the later stages of the game. The weather forecast for the match day is clear and sunny, with no rain interruption likely. The temperature will be around 32°C, with moderate humidity and wind.
SL VS AFG Team Match Preview
Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan in the third and final T20 match of the series on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The series is currently won Sri Lanka at 2-0, with Sri Lanka winning the first match by 4 runs and Sri Lanka winning the second match by 72 runs. Sri Lanka have been dominant on this tour, winning the Test and ODI series as well. They will look to end the tour on a high note by clinching the T20 series as well.
Sri Lanka team preview
Sri Lanka have a balanced squad, with experienced players like Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, and Wanindu Hasaranga leading the way. They also have some exciting young talents like Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, and Maheesh Theekshana, who have impressed with their performances. Sri Lanka might give chances to the players who are sitting on the bench, such as Sadeera Samarawickrama, Binura Fernando, and Matheesha Pathirana, as they have already won the series.
afghanistan team preview
Afghanistan has a strong batting line-up, with explosive hitters like Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Azmatullah Omarzai. They also have experienced all-rounders like Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, and Karim Janat, who can contribute with both bat and ball. Afghanistan’s bowling attack is led by the young spin duo of Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi, who have troubled the Sri Lankan batsmen with their variations. Afghanistan will hope to bounce back from the defeat in the second match and register a win, at least on this tour.
SL vs afg team performance vanue
SL Vs Afg have played only two T20 matches at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, both in 2016. Sri Lanka won both matches by 6 wickets and 9 wickets, respectively. The average score batting first at this venue is 155, and the highest score was 215 by Sri Lanka against India in 2017. The pitch is expected to be good for batting, with some assistance for spinners in the later stages of the game. You can read more about the team’s performance and head-to-head records.
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SL vs afg Probably playing squad
The probable playing squads for the SL vs AFG 3rd T20 match are as follows
SL Probable XI
Sadeera Samarawickrama, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga ©, Binura Fernando/Dilshan Madushanka, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, and Matheesha Pathirana.
AFG Probable XI
Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran ©, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmed, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Naveen ul Haq, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Dream11 and fantasy team prediction
Here is a possible Dream11 team prediction for the SL vs AFG 3rd T20 match:
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Gulbadin Naib
Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen: Hazratullah Zazai, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva
All-rounders: Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Karim Janat
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Binura Fernando, and Matheesha Pathirana
