SL A vs AF A Match Preview: The Afghanistan A team will face-off against Sri Lanka A team in the five-match ODI series, tomorrow at 10 AM at Mahinda Rajapaksa cricket stadium. This marks the game 2 as the initial battle won by Sri Lanka at their home turf by 8 runs (DLS Method). As they will look for another win in this series.
On the other hand, Afghanistan A has performed well and fought toe-toe against home team but remain short by 8 runs, as they will seek revenge in this upcoming match and try to level this series.
Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A Match Details:
- Match: Sri Lanka A vs. Afghanistan A
- Match Date and Time: 30th April, 2024 at 10:00 AM IST
- Competition: Afghanistan A tour of Sri Lanka, 2024
- Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
- Live Streaming: FanCode App
SL A vs AF A Predictions and Pitch Reports:
- The pitch conditions favor pace bowling, with an average of 10 wickets falling and 278 runs scored in the first innings. In the second innings, teams have scored an average of 277 runs and taken 10 wickets. Spin bowling has been averaging on this pitch.
- After winning the toss, both teams will be eager to bat first and score a respectable total of more than 280 runs.
- Sri Lanka A is more favorable for this match to win as they are playing in their home turf.
SL A vs AF A Team Preview:
SL-A Preview:
- In the first match the visitors put Sri Lanka in to bat first, and they managed to score a commanding total of 304/8.
- Madushka and No. 3 batter Kamil Mishara then added a 99-run stand for the second wicket to strengthen their grip on the game.
- Nuwanidu Fernando, a middle-order batsman, was the main threat to the Afghan bowling attack, scoring 83 runs at a strike rate of 123.88 off 67 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes.
- Sahan Arachchige, the skipper, was the best bowler, taking three wickets for 40 runs in ten overs.
AF-A Preview:
- The Afghanistan A team just got short by 8 runs in their first match of this series. The visitors’ playing XI will remain unchanged.
- In the previous match, Riaz Hussain the opening batsman for Afghanistan, scoring 100 runs off 115 balls, including ten fours and one six.
- Afghanistan’s best bowler was Right-arm medium fast Bilal Sami, who claimed 4 wickets for 51 runs in ten overs.
- As they enter this match, the Afghanistan A will look to get their first win of this series.
SL A vs AF A Head-to-Head
- Sri Lanka A: 0 game won
- Afghanistan A: 0 game won
SL A vs AF A Form in last 5 Matches
Sri Lanka A: D, W, D, D, L
Afghanistan A: D, W, -, -, –
SL A vs AF A Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka A Possible Playing XI: Nishan Madushka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanuja Sahan, Chamika Gunasekara
Afghanistan A Possible Playing XI: Riaz Hassan, Abdul Malik, Darwish Rasooli, Shahidullah, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Ishaq, Farmanullah, Qais Ahmad, Zia-ur-Rehman
Top Player to watch out for
- SL A: Nuwanidu Fernando, Sri Lanka’s A middle order batsman, has demonstrated his ability in the series at home. He scored 83 runs in just 67 balls with the strike rate of 123.88 which helps the team to put the 308 total on the scorecard. As he is the player to watch in this series.
- AF A: Riaz Hassan is emerging as a standout batsman for Afghanistan A in this series against Sri Lanka. He scored 100 runs in 115 balls in last match, with an impressive strike rate of 86.95. His quality inning which earned a victory for the team.
SL A vs AF A Dream11 Team
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