The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial One Day International cricket tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council. It is scheduled to be hosted by India from 5 October to 19 November 2023.
In today’s thrilling ODI World Cup clash, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will lock horns at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both teams are riding high on confidence after securing impressive victories in their previous matches.
Sri Lanka, in their last outing, faced off against defending champions England in a contest that saw them emerge victorious with an eight-wicket win. On the other side, Afghanistan registered an equally impressive eight-wicket victory against Pakistan in their previous encounter.
Here are the key details for this AFG vs. SL showdown:
Match Details:
- Match: Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 30
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
- Date & Time: Monday, October 30, 2:00 PM (IST)
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website
Pitch Report: The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is known to favor the batsmen. It offers consistent bounce throughout the game, making it conducive for pacers to exploit. The captain winning the toss may opt to bowl first and chase the target, considering the conditions at this venue.
Head-to-Head Record: In their previous encounters, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka have crossed swords 11 times. Sri Lanka holds the advantage with seven wins, while Afghanistan has emerged victorious in three matches, and one ended in a no-result. Their rivalry dates back to March 3, 2014, with their most recent clash occurring on September 5, 2023.
Probable Playing XI:
Afghanistan (AFG):
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rahmat Shah
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Mohammad Nabi
- Ikram Alikhil
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Naveen-ul-Haq
Sri Lanka (SL):
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Perera
- Kusal Mendis (c & wk)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Angelo Mathews
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kasun Rajitha
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Dilshan Madushanka
Probable Best Performers:
Probable Best Batter:
- Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) Sri Lanka’s skipper, Kusal Mendis, is in fantastic form, having scored 494 runs in his last 10 games. His performance will be pivotal in this match, and it will be intriguing to see how he fares against Afghanistan’s bowlers.
Probable Best Bowler:
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) Rashid Khan, the spin sensation from Afghanistan, is a key asset for his team. With 11 wickets in his last 10 matches, his spell could prove to be a game-changer, providing crucial breakthroughs for Afghanistan.
Today’s Match Prediction: In what promises to be an exciting encounter, Sri Lanka is predicted to come out on top. However, in the game of cricket, surprises are always possible, and anything can happen on the field. Enjoy the match!
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Afghanistan Squad
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Abdul Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ibrahim Zadran, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan, Riaz Hassan
Sri Lanka Squad
Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Kusal Perera, Kasun Rajitha, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage
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