SL vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan?

A spirited Sri Lanka side will take on Afghanistan in their first Super 4 encounter of the 2022 T20 Asia Cup. The match will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 3 (Saturday). 

While the Sri Lanka team lost their first match against the same opponents, they managed to beat Bangladesh in a thriller of a contest and sealed their spot for the next round. Afghanistan. on the other hand, have been consistent with their performance as they have beaten both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh previously and will look to emulate their performance in the upcoming match as well. 

Match Details

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Date & Time: Sep 3, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Network, Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report

Short boundaries and slow track describe the wicket at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The same wicket might be expected for the upcoming game as well. The skipper winning the toss might choosing to bowl first and try to chase the total later on. 

Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka:

Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka 

Afghanistan:

Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi (c), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match:

Pathum Nissanka:

Sri Lanka's opening batter Pathum Nissanka got a decent start in his last game against Afghanistan but the right-handed batter could not convert his start to a big total. Nissanka will want to play a big knock in an important match against Afghanistan.

Probable best bowler of the match:

Wanindu Hasaranga: 

Sri Lanka's ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga scalped two crucial wickets for his side in the previous match against Bangladesh and he will be looking to emulate his performances against a strong-looking Afghanistan batting-order. 

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for SL vs AFG 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.