Match Preview: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI
Date: June 4, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM IST, 9:30 am local time
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
After a dominant six-wicket victory in the first ODI, Afghanistan is set to face Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium. The match will take place on June 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM IST.
In the previous match, Sri Lanka batted first and posted a total of 268 runs, with Charith Asalanka’s impressive knock of 91 off 95 balls. However, Afghanistan chased down the target comfortably, thanks to an outstanding innings by Ibrahim Zadran, who was named the “Player of the Match.” The opening batsman’s sensational performance led his team to victory with 19 balls to spare.
As the teams prepare for the second ODI, Sri Lanka will be eager to bounce back and level the series, while Afghanistan will aim to maintain their winning momentum.
Probable Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly, with initial swing for the seamers. It is likely to remain conducive for batting throughout the game.
Weather Report:
Ideal playing conditions are expected in Hambantota, with temperatures ranging between 26 and 33 degrees Celsius.
Match Prediction:
After their convincing win in the first ODI, Afghanistan is expected to enter the match with confidence. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, might face challenges, particularly in the bowling department.
Afghanistan is likely to win this match.
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