AFG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today's, CWC Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for Cricket World Cup 2023, 30th Match

Both teams are coming in this game after two of the tournament’s favorites.

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Updated - 30 Oct 2023, 13:37 IST

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Afghanistan (AFG) will face Sri Lanka (SL) in the 30th game of the ODI World Cup 2023 on Monday (October 30) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both teams have won two out of five games each so far in the tournament. They are coming in this game after two of the tournament’s favorites.

Afghanistan took on Pakistan in their last game, where they chased down the target of 283 runs in 49 overs with eight wickets in hand. Noor Ahmed, who made his World Cup debut in this game, picked three wickets for 49 runs in 10 overs. Afghanistan had an opening partnership of 130 runs which set the momentum for them. They looked really comfortable chasing down the target and won the game in 49 overs.

Sri Lanka defeated England in their last game by eight wickets after chasing down the target of a mere 157 runs in 25.4 overs. Lahiru Kumara was the pick of the bowlers for England, with three wickets for 35 runs in seven overs. Angelo Mathews and Kasun Rajitha picked two wickets each. Pathum Nissanka made 77 runs off 83 deliveries, and Sadeera Samarawickrama scored an unbeaten 65 runs off 54 balls.

Also check: AFG vs SL Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match?

Match Information

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 30th Match

ICC Cricket World Cup, 30 Oct 2023, Mon, 2:00 PM IST ,Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

Disney+ Hotstar

Weather Report

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Clouds

27.0°C

36% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Afghanistan

W
L
W
L
NR

Sri Lanka

W
W
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

376 Runs

9 Matches

373 Runs

9 Matches

353 Runs

9 Matches

332 Runs

9 Matches

5

Rahmat Shah

AFG - bat

320 Runs

9 Matches

310 Runs

9 Matches

1

127.50

9 Matches

2

113.95

9 Matches

102.19

9 Matches

4

101.36

7 Matches

5

100.00

2 Matches

100.00

2 Matches

21 Wkts

9 Matches

2

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

11 Wkts

9 Matches

3

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

8 Wkts

9 Matches

4

8 Wkts

9 Matches

5

Naveen-ul-Haq

AFG - bowl

8 Wkts

8 Matches

6

Kasun Rajitha

SL - bowl

8 Wkts

6 Matches

1

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

4.13

9 Matches

2

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

4.49

9 Matches

3

Noor Ahmad

AFG - bowl

4.79

4 Matches

4.83

5 Matches

5.36

8 Matches

6

5.60

9 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), IA Khil (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, R Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Bench : Riaz Hussan, Najibullah Zadran, Abdul Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib, Farid Malik, Sharafuddin Ashraf

Sri Lanka

D Karunaratne, K Mendis (C), Pathum Nissanka, K Rajitha, S Samarawickrama, C Asalanka, D de Silva, M Theekshana, D Madushanka, A Mathews, D Chameera

Bench : K Perera, MADI Hemantha, D Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, L Kumara, C Karunaratne

Injury and availability news

Lahiru Kumara sustained an injury in his left thigh during training and has been ruled out of the tournament. Dushmantha Chameera has replaced Kumara in Sri Lanka’s squad.

Pitch Report

The pitch in this game is expected to be highly favorable for the batters. Over the last five matches at this venue, the average first innings total has been a substantial 304 runs. Given the conditions, the team winning the toss might opt to field first.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

70%

Batting Pitch

304

Average Score

30%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

He has made 229 runs in five innings so far at an average of 45.80 and a strike rate of 142.23. Mendis has scored three half-centuries in his last five ODI innings against Afghanistan.

7.5
C

Ibrahim Zadran AFG | BAT

He scored 87 runs off 113 deliveries in the last game against Pakistan and won the Player of the Match award.

7.5
C

Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG | WK

He is the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan so far. He has made 224 runs in five games at an average of 44.80 and a strike rate of 101.35.

6.5

Dilshan Madushanka SL | BOWL

He is the leading wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the tournament so far. He has taken 11 wickets in five games at an average of 24.54, an economy of 6.27, and a strike rate of 23.45.

9

Rashid Khan AFG | BOWL

He has taken six wickets in five games at an average of 37.66, an economy of 4.86, and a strike rate of 46.50. It will be his 100th ODI game for Afghanistan.

9

Mohammad Nabi AFG | ALL

He has bowled his best bowling figure in ODIs against Sri Lanka. In this World Cup, Nabi has taken three wickets and has made 41 runs.

8

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

He is the second-highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka so far. He has made 243 runs in five games at an average of 60.75 and a strike rate of 91.35.

8

Kasun Rajitha SL | BOWL

He has been one of the best performers for Sri Lanka with the ball. He has taken seven wickets in just three games at an average of 25.14, an economy of 6.76, and a strike rate of 22.28.

9

Angelo Mathews SL | ALL

He bowled five overs in the last game and picked up two wickets for just 14 runs. He will likely make an impact with the bat in this match.

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7.5

Kusal Perera

SL | WK

He has been dismissed for a single-digit score in four out of his last five outings in the World Cup.

8.5

Dhananjaya de Silva

SL | ALL

He has failed to pick a wicket so far and has managed to score just 73 runs in four innings.

Last Updated On - Oct 30 2023 1:37 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

4 : 7

SL

Credits Left
10/100

Head To Head
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

7.5

Kusal Mendis
C

8.5

Sadeera Samarawickrama

9

Ibrahim Zadran

7.5

Pathum Nissanka

8

Mohammad Nabi

9

Angelo Mathews

9

Rashid Khan

9

Kasun Rajitha

8

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Dilshan Madushanka
VC

6.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

5 : 6

SL

Credits Left
10.5/100

Grand League
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

7.5

Kusal Mendis

8.5

Ibrahim Zadran
C

7.5

Pathum Nissanka

8

Mohammad Nabi

9

Angelo Mathews

9

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Rashid Khan
VC

9

Kasun Rajitha

8

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Dilshan Madushanka

6.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

7 : 4

SL

Credits Left
14/100

Mega League
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
C

7.5

Kusal Mendis

8.5

Ibrahim Zadran

7.5

Rahmat Shah

6

Pathum Nissanka

8

Mohammad Nabi
VC

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

7.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Rashid Khan

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Dilshan Madushanka

6.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

7 : 4

SL

Credits Left
14/100

CricTracker Special
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
C

7.5

Kusal Mendis

8.5

Ibrahim Zadran

7.5

Rahmat Shah

6

Pathum Nissanka

8

Mohammad Nabi
VC

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

7.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Rashid Khan

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Dilshan Madushanka

6.5

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