Afghanistan Vs Sri Lanka, 6th Match of Asia Cup dream11 prediction today match
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Match : Afghanistan Vs Sri Lanka, 6th Match of Asia Cup
Venue : Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date & Time : 5th September, Tuesday at 3:00 PM IST
H2H Record :
Total matches - 10
AFG won - 03
SL Won - 06
Tie - 00,
NR - 01,
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium has a batting-friendly surface with very little help for the bowlers in limited overs cricket. The batters will be seen struggling here, is expected to remain on a slower side which the spinners will look to find purchase and get wickets in a consistent manner.
A total of around 251 will be a strong score for the team batting first.
Weather Report :
The temperature is expected to hover around 38°C on the Tuesday with 65%. humidity and 15 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of rain during the game.
Probable XI :
Afghanistan :
Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Sri Lanka :
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana.
Preview :
Afghanistan will be up against Sri Lanka in the 6th match of the Asia Cup 2023 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on September 5. Afghanistan lost their opening game and are at the bottom of the rankings in Group B. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, won their first game against Bangladesh and are at the top of the table in Group B.
Afghanistan played their last game against Bangladesh, where Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat. Making the most out of a batting track, Bangladesh started on a high and kept going above and beyond. Mehidy and Shanto both brought up their centuries, respectively. A brilliant finish towards the end meant every box was ticked in the first innings, and they put up a massive total of 334 runs. In reply, Afghanistan were a little slow from the start despite having a couple of good partnerships. In the latter half of the innings, they kept losing wickets and were bowled out for 245, losing the match by 89 runs.
Sri Lanka had squared off against Bangladesh in their last match, where Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat. It was not a good decision as they did not start as they would have hoped for. Najmul Hossain Shanto did play a fine knock at one end, but he did not get enough support from the other end, and as a result, they were bowled out at a mere total of 164. In the chase, Sri Lanka also lost early wickets and looked in trouble, but the fifties from Samarawickrama and Asalanka put them back on track, and they won the match by five wickets.
Team Guide
Makes various team combinations with the help of these information.
*Sri Lanka*
Kusal Mendis :
Kusal Mendis is a reliable top-order batsman, who's scored 2950 runs in 107 ODIs at an average of 30.73. Kusal also has a good record against the Afghanistan accumulated 172 runs at an impressive average of 28.66. His consistent performance makes him a valuable choice for this match.
Sadeera Samarwickrama :
Sadeera Samarwickrama is the young talented top order batter who's known for his consistency in domestic circuit. He's played 18 ODIs so far and scored 454 runs at an average of 32.43. He was batted well in the last game scored valuable 54 runs. Will be a best punt pick for this match.
Dimuth Karunaratne :
Dimuth Karunaratne is a technical sound batter who's the played a match winning inning 83(92) against the WI in his last ODI outing, before the Asia Cup. Karunaratne loves batting against the Afghanistan, smashed 165 runs at an incredible average of 41.2. Will be a best c/vc pick for grand league.
Pathum Nissanka :
Pathum Nissanka is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka. He has smashed 1278 runs in his 35 matches ODI career so far. Nissanka has also smashed 255 runs in six innings against the Bangladesh, with the solid average of 51.0. He will be hoping to help his side with good starts in this tournament.
Charith Asalanka :
Charith Asalanka was brilliant in the last game as he scored crucial 62 runs off 92 balls and remained unbeaten. Asalanka has a amazing record against the Afghanistan, with 190 runs at an average of 63.3. Keeping his form in mind, he must find a place in your fantacy team.
Dhananjaya de Silva :
Dhananjaya de Silva is the star allrounder from Sri Lanka. He has smashed 1655 runs and grabbed 42 wickets in his 77 matches ODI career so far & also scored 124 runs + 5 wickets in seven matches against the Afghanistan. Safest c/vc pick.
Dasun Shanaka :
Dasun Shanaka has led his side well and has been quite successful as a captain. He has scored 1164 runs and has taken 24 wickets playing in 62 matches in this format. But he's managed to scored just 99 runs at an average of 19.8 and a wicket in seven matches against the Afghanistan. Must have pick.
Dunith Wellalage :
Dunith Wellalage is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka. The young allrounder scored 109 runs and 10 wickets in his 10 matches career so far. He will be another punt pick for this game.
Maheesh Theekshana :
Maheesh Theekshana has been rather new to the team's setup but has been quite impressive with his performances. He has played just 23 games where he has mustered 38 wickets and also bowled well in last game against the Bangladesh took 2/19. Good pick.
Matheesha Pathirana :
Matheesha Pathirana has been doing exceptionally in IPL and first-class games which earned him the national cap. He has just played five games where he has taken 8 wickets but has immense talent. Pathirana was phenomenal in the last match as he took four wickets giving away just 32 runs. Good pick.
Kasun Rajitha :
Kasun Rajitha will be lead Srilankan pace attack in this tournament. He's scalped 31 wickets in 25 matches so far. Rajitha loves to bowl against the Afghanistan, scalped nine wickets in just five innings, with the economy is 5.05. Must have pick.
*Afghanistan*
Rahmanullah Gurbaz :
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a dynamic and explosive opener, with 954 runs at an average of 38.75 in 25 ODI matches. Gurbaz recently struck a memorable 151 against Pakistan in last month. The keeper-batsman also has solid numbers against the SL, accumulated 150 runs at an average of 25.0, which includes two half-centuries in seven ODIs. Must have pick.
Ibrahim Zadran :
Ibrahim Zadran is a technical sound batter and knows exactly how to build the innings. Ibrahim was the top scorer for Afghanistan in the last game, as he smashed 75 runs at a strike rate of 101.35 off 74 balls. Including two centuries, he smashed 452 runs at an amazing average of 75.3 in the six matches series against the Sri Lanka. Boasting an impressive 903 runs with the solid average of 56.44 from just 18 ODI matches. His consistency in performances establishes him as a valuable asset for any team. Will be a best c/vc pick for grand league.
Rahmat Shah :
Rahmat Shah is a experienced batter who's also bowls occasionally. He's played 96 ODIs so far and scored 3225 runs at an average of 36.24, which includes 5 tons & 23 fifties. Shah's averages with the bat against the SL is 38.0, including four fifties in 8 matches. Punt pick.
Hashmatullah Shahidi :
Hashmatullah Shahidi had played a captain's knock as he ranked up 51 runs off 60 balls in the last match. Unfortunately, he could not keep going and win the match for his team, but he would like to change that for this game. Punt pick.
Mohammad Nabi :
Mohammad Nabi is an outstanding allrounder, who's scored 3088 runs and 154 wickets from 146 ODIs. Also he has 191 runs & 11 wickets in 10 matches against the Sri Lanka, which make him a valuable asset for fantacy team.
Rashid Khan :
Rashid-Khan is an exceptional player, who's able contribute with both bat & ball. He's picked up 170 wickets in just 93 ODI matches, also amassed 1184 runs. Rashid also taken 9 wickets in just 5 outing Against the Sri Lanka, with the economy is 3.79. Default c/vc pick.
Fazalhaq Farooqi :
FazalHaq Farooqi is a proficient wicket-taking bowler, with 32 wickets in 20 ODIs. Farooqi has an excellent record against Sri Lanka. The left-armer has taken 6 wickets in six matches at an economy of 6.50. His knack for consistently taking wickets makes him a valuable asset in any fantasy team.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman :
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, a left-arm fast bowler, is known for his wicket-taking prowess in international cricket. He concedes 5.16 per over in eight ODIs against Sri Lanka (4 wickets, avg. 64.5). Which making him an x-factor player in fantasy teams.
Details Analysis
Cheat sheet
Sri Lanka ODIs
WK :
Kusal Mendis –
1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
5(21), 43(52), 34(43)*, 25(42)*, 10(14), 1(16)
Kusal Parera -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
9(7), 0(2), 73(81), 120(122), 14(15)
Batter :
Pathum Nissanka –
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
14(13), 23(33), 104(113), 101(102)*, 0(1), 75(85),
Dimuth Karunaratne –
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open,
1(3), 83(92), 30(56), 33(51), 7(9), 103(103),
Sadeera Samarwickrama –
2dwn, Open, 2dwn, DNB, 2dwn, 2dwn
54(77), 19(23), 17(18)*, DNB, 1(3), 26(35)
Charith Asalanka –
3dwn, 3dwn, DNB, DNB, 3dwn, 3dwn
62(92)*, 36(36), DNB, DNB, 2(8), 63(65
All-rounder :
Dhananjaya de Silva – Right Arm Off-break
4dwn, 4dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn
2(7), 4(8), DNB, 93(111), 23(31), 42(35)*
1/35(10), DNB, 0/37(4), 0/25(7), 0/18(2), DNB
Dasun Shanaka (c) – Right Arm Medium
5dwn, 5dwn, DNB, DNB, 5dwn, 5dwn
14(21)*, 1(2), DNB, DNB, 5(20), 0(1)
1/16(3), DNB, 1/37(3), 1/30(5), 1/18(4), 1/0(1)
Dunith Wellalage - Left Arm Orthodox
DNB, 5dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 6dwn
DNB, 14(27), 21(22)*, 21(18), 31(19), 13(19)
1/30(7), 1/41(10), 2/10(3), 1/47(10), 1/41(8), 2/44(10)
Dushan Hemantha – Legbreak
DNB, DNB*, 7dwn*, 6dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn,
DNB, DNB, 9(4)*, 22(20), 15(25), 11(12), 37(42),
2/49(10), 1/1(1), 0/28(6), 0/50(9), 3/22(8), DNB, 1/59(10),
Bowler :
Maheesh Theekshana – Right Arm Off-break
2/19(8), 4/31(7), 4/34(10), 4/25(8), 3/31(9), 3/41(10)
Kasun Rajitha – Right Arm Medium
0/29(7), 1/25(5), 1/22(4), 1/17(6), 0/35(6), 2/28(4), 3/19(9)
Matheesha Pathirana – Right Arm Medium
4/32(8), 0/16(3), 1/61(10), 2/18(3), 4/23(6), 1/44(6), 1/66(10)
Binura Fernando - Left Arm Fast Medium
1/19(5), 2/35(9), 0/46(8), 2/31(7), 2/29(8)
Pramod Madushan - Right Arm Medium
2/56(10), 2/6(4), 3/50(7), 1/13(8), 0/45(8), 2/34(6), 3/42(7)
Lahiru Kumara – Right Arm Medium
1/17(2), 1/30(5), 1/33(5), 3/22(8), 1/26(6)
Afghanistan ODIs
WK :
Rahmanullah Gurbaz –
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
1(7), 5(15), 151(151), 18(47), 6(22), 145(125), 22(45), 8(10), 2(12)
Ikram Alikhil –
DNB, 3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, DNB, DNB, 4dwn
DNB, 4(9), 40(43), 21(10), DNB , DNB, 29(40)
Batter :
Ibrahim Zadran –Right Arm Medium
Open, 1dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
75(74), 0(11), 80(101), 0(6),1(6), 100(119), 41(58)*, 22(21), 54(75),
Rahmat Shah–
1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
33(57), 0(1), 0(6), 2(5), 8(14), 7(11), 36(42)
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)–
2dwn, 2dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
51(60), 13(21), 15(11)*, 0(3), 22(54), 2(7), 9(13)*, 4(3), 57(62)
Najibullah Zadran –
3dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn,
17(25), 10(22), 10(15), DNB, 10(13), 2(8), 7(6)*, 57(56),
Riaz Hussan–
Open, DNB, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
34(66), DNB, 14(13), 40(63), 0(5), 17(20), 58(47)
All-rounder :
Mohammad Nabi– Right Arm Offbreak
4dwn, 5dwn, 1dnw, 4dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, DNB, 3dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn,
3(6), 3(15), 29(29), 7(19), 1(9), 25(15)*, DNB, 23(23), 2(5),
0/50(10), 0/18(4), 2/46(10), 2/34(10), 1/7(2), 1/29(6), 1/25(6), 0/20(3), 2/52(10)
Gulbadin Naib - Right Arm Medium
5dwn, 4dwn, 6dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 5dwn
15(13), 0(3), 20(21), DNB, 5(9), 32(25)
1/58(8), 2/36(8), 1/19(2), 2/42(8), 0/22(4), 1/34(7)
Karim Jannat - Right Arm Medium
6dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn
1(1), 11(11), 9(18), 28(48), 0(3), 62(74)
0/39(6), 2/47(7), 0/62(9), 0/70(10), 2/19(3), 3/44(10)
Abdul Rahman –Right Arm fast medium
5dwn, 8dwn, 6dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, DNB
4(4)*, 2(13), 4(20), 6(5), 60(45), 15(25)*, 64(58), DNB
1/83(10), 0/23(3), 0/27(4), 1/35(8), 1/52(8), 3/49(9), 1/7(2), 1/74(10)
Bowler :
Rashid Khan– Legbreak Googly
0/66(10), 1/42(10), 0/53(10), 2/42(10), 2/28(9), 2/21(9), 0/21(4), 4/37(10), 1/40(8),
Mujeeb Ur Rahman– Right Arm Off-break
1/62(10), 1/50(10), 1/45(10), 3/3(10), 0/34(7), 3/40(10), 2/29(7), 0/18(2), 1/39(10)
Fazalhaq Farooqi– Left Arm fast Medium
0/53(6), 1/45(7), 3/69(10), 1/58(10), 2/26(5), 3/22(7), 3/24(8), 0/33(4), 0/44(7)
Noor Ahmad - Left Arm wrist spin
1/70(9), 1/54(8), 0/32(4), 2/10(6), 3/49(10)
Saleem Safi– Right Arm Medium
0/34(6), 0/36(5), 1/40(5), 0/75(10), 3/50(9), 1/29(5), 0/40(9)
Sharafuddin Ashraf - Left Arm Orthodox
5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 6dwn
14(8), 19(27), 24(18), DNB , 34(21)*, 53(33)
0/46(10), 1/47(8), 1/30(7), 3/53(9), 1/41(10), 0/45(10)
Fareed Malik - Left Arm Fast Medium
2/70(10), 0/8(1), 2/61(9), 2/43(8), 0/42(7), 0/38(8)