Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st ODI of Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today match Preview
Sri Lanka (SL) faces Afghanistan (AFG) in the 1st ODI of Afghanistan’s tour at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 9. Both teams have been in decent form recently. Sri Lanka’s dominant 10-wicket win in the one-off test set the tone for the series. Now, they meet in a three-match ODI series starting February 9th. Afghanistan seeks to improve their record in Sri Lanka, while Sri Lanka aims for another series victory.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today match Match Details:
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI , Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023
Date & Time: 9th February 2024 , Friday, 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today Live Stream Details
The live streaming of Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan will be available on Sony Sports channel and Sony Live App and website.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today Match Pitch Report
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has seen an average first innings score of 246 in ODIs. Teams batting first have won 14 games, while 20 have been won by teams batting second, with two matches ending in no result. The highest score recorded at this venue is 314/6, achieved by Sri Lanka against Afghanistan in 2022. Captains winning the toss might opt to bowl first to gauge the pitch’s nature. Additionally, the possibility of dew in the latter half could pose challenges for spinners.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today Match Playing XI (Expected)
Sri Lanka :
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (C/WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arahchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmed, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Predicted Winner For Today match:
Sri Lanka is the most likely favourite to win the match.