Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023: Playing XI for AFG vs SL, pitch report and more

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are poised to face off in their upcoming match in the Asia Cup 2023. If Sri Lanka wins, they make it to the Super 4 followed by Bangladesh. However, if Afghanistan wins, it will all be on the margin of their victory that will be counted to who will be the two sides to enter the Top 4.

In their opening match, Sri Lanka secured a 5-wicket win against Bangladesh. Opting to bowl first, Sri Lanka successfully dismissed Bangladesh for a mere 164 runs. Despite Najmal Shanto's impressive knock of 89 runs, the rest of the Bangladeshi batsmen struggled. Subsequently, Sadeera Samarawickrama (54) and Charith Asalanka (62*) guided Sri Lanka to victory.

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On the other hand, Afghanistan faced defeat in their opening game against Bangladesh. Batting first, Bangladesh amassed a formidable total of 334-5, with centuries from Mehidy Hasan Miraz (112) and Najmal Shanto (104). Although Ibrahim Zadran contributed 75 runs for Afghanistan, they were ultimately bowled out for 245, resulting in an 89-run loss.

Asia Cup 2023: AFG vs SL Match Overview

Tournament: Asia Cup 2023

Match: AFG vs SL, Match 06

Day/Date: Tuesday / September 05, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore 

Asia Cup 2023: AFG vs SL Probable Playing11

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

AFG vs SL Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batsmen: Ibrahim Zadran (VC), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Hashmatullah Shahidi

All-rounders: Mahidy Hasan Miraz (C), Dasun Shanaka, Rashid Khan

Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

AFG vs SL - Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report:

This stadium holds the distinction of being one of the oldest in Pakistan, hosting international matches since 1959. The pitch here has consistently favoured neither batsmen nor bowlers exclusively. It doesn't offer significant bounce to seam bowlers, and there isn't excessive lateral movement for the ball. Due to the pitch's slow nature, spinners may come into their own during the middle overs. Among them, leg-spinners could prove to be more effective than off-spinners at this venue.