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Sri Lanka will take on against Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday. The contest will take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
The Islanders defeated the Afghans by 42 runs in the high-voltage first encounter of the series and will be aiming to seal the contest in the upcoming match. Conversely, the Afghans will be eager to bounce back.
Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd ODI:
- Date and Time: February 11, 2024, 02:30 pm local time/ 09:00 am GMT/ 02:30 pm IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Pallekele Cricket Stadium has gained acclaim for its exceptional batting pitch, offering little support to fast bowlers. This creates an environment conducive to graceful stroke play, ensuring an enjoyable batting experience. Batters frequently exploit numerous scoring opportunities once they find their rhythm and settle comfortably.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Ikram Alikhail
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Charith Asalanka
- All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Nabi
- Bowlers: Dilshan Madhushanka, Dushmanta Chameera
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SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Pathum Nissanka (c), Mohammad Nabi (vc)
- Choice 2: Dilshan Madhushanka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc)
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Fazalhaq Farooqui, Dunith Wellalage, Gulbadin Naib, Janith Liyanage
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team for today’s match (Feb 11, 09:00 am GMT)
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Squads:
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrema, Ramesh Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha,Vishwa Fernando, Chamika Gunasekara, Milan Ratnayake
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah (vc), Ikram Alikhail (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Abdul Malik, Baheer Shah, Nasir Jamal, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Nijat Masoud, Mohammad Saleem Safi and Naveed Zadran.