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The stage is primed for an exciting clash as Sri Lanka and Afghanistan prepare to face off in the third and final ODI of their three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Notably, Sri Lanka have already secured victory in the series with an unassailable lead of 2-0.
Backed by their stellar performances in the initial two games, the Sri Lankan team is determined to achieve a clean sweep against the Afghan sie. Conversely, Afghanistan will be playing for pride, aiming to avoid a whitewash by the hosts and make their mark in the final encounter.
Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 3rd ODI:
- Date and Time: February 14, 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 is renowned for its outstanding batting pitch, which provides minimal assistance to fast bowlers. This sets the stage for elegant stroke-play and a delightful exhibition of batting prowess. Once batters establish their rhythm, they often capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities. Furthermore, as the game unfolds, the pitch tends to favor spin bowling, adding an additional layer of complexity to the match dynamics.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka
- All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Nabi
- Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Azmatullah Omarzai (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
Choice 2: Pathum Nissanka (c), Mohammad Nabi (vc)
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SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Avishka Fernando, Rahmat Shah, Maheesh Theekshana, Hashmatullah Shahidi
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team for today’s match (Feb 14, 09:00 am GMT)
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Squads:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Shevon Daniel, Chamika Karunaratne, Akila Dananjaya, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Noor Ahmad, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Riaz Hassan, Naveed Zadran
