• Afghanistan will take on Sri Lanka in Match 6 of Asia Cup 2023.

  • The match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on September 6.

Asia Cup 2023, AFG vs SL: Gaddafi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Lahore Weather Forecast, ODI Stats & Records
Dasun Shanaka and Hashmatullah Shahidi (Image: Twitter)

Afghanistan will lock horns against Sri Lanka in Match 6 of the Asia Cup 2023 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Tuesday. This is a must-win game for Afghanistan, as they were thrashed by Bangladesh in their first game.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have successfully won their first game as they defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in their previous game at Pallekele.

ODI stats and records at Gaddafi Stadium

  • Total matches : 70
  • Matches won batting first : 35
  • Matches won bowling first : 33
  • Average 1st Inns scores : 252
  • Average 2nd Inns scores : 216
  • Highest total recorded: 375/3 (50 Ov) by PAK vs ZIM
  • Lowest total recorded : 75/10 (22.5 Ov) by PAK vs SL
  • Highest score chased : 349/4 (49 Ov) by PAK vs AUS
  • Lowest score defended : 170/8 (40 Ov) by WI vs PAK

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Gaddafi Stadium Pitch report:

Gaddafi Stadium’s pitch is considered very good for the batters, as the ball comes on to the bat very nicely. However, spinners might get some help with the pitch as the game progresses, but seamers are likely to struggle on this wicket due to the lack of good bounce. A high-scoring game can be seen here.

Lahore Weather Report

Gaddafi Stadium Weather Report (Image: Twitter)
Gaddafi Stadium Weather Report (Image: Twitter)

There are high chances of rain in Lahore, and humidity of upto 72% is expected. The temperature may vary between 33-34 degrees Celsius.

SL vs AFG Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

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