SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 1st ODI

Even without some of their regulars, Sri Lanka start the match as favourites.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 09 Feb 2024, 14:17 IST

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Preview

Sri Lanka (SL) will be up against Afghanistan (AFG) in the 1st ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on February 9. Both these teams have been in decent form in the recent matches in this format of the game. Sri Lanka have won two of their five games, while Afghanistan have managed to win three.

Sri Lanka had played against Zimbabwe in their last match, where Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat. Due to persistent rain, the match was reduced to 27 overs a side. They started well and had an opening stand of 43 runs but had one of the worst collapses from there as they were bowled out for a petty total of 96. Even though Sri Lanka lost their first wicket at the score of one, this total was never going to be a challenging one for them. They easily cruised to the total and won the game by eight wickets owing to a skipper’s knock by Kusal Mendis.

Afghanistan had squared off against South Africa in their last encounter, where Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat. It was a close contest between both sides as South Africa was only able to squeeze out a victory by a small margin. Omarzai’s knock of 97 helped Afghanistan pump to a total of 244 runs which was a good total for their bowling attack to defend. And South Africa did struggle with this total as they had difficulty rotating strikes. It was the sixth wicket partnership between Rassie and Phehlukwayo which took them over the line and won the game by five wickets.

Also check: SL vs AFG Match Prediction: Who will win today's 1st ODI match?

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI

Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 9 Feb 2024, Fri, 2:30 PM IST ,Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLIV and FanCode

Weather Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

28.1°C

70% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
W
L
W
W

Afghanistan

L
L
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Rahmat Shah

AFG - bat

145 Runs

1 Match

2

Pathum Nissanka

SL - bat

346 Runs

3 Matches

3

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - all

102 Runs

3 Matches

4

Angelo Mathews

SL - all

141 Runs

1 Match

5

Azmatullah Omarzai

AFG - all

206 Runs

3 Matches

6

Sadeera Samarawickrama

SL - wk

99 Runs

3 Matches

1

Dimuth Karunaratne

SL - bat

115.96

1 Match

2

Qais Ahmad

AFG - bowl

150.00

2 Matches

3

Akila Dananjaya

SL - bowl

400.00

1 Match

4

Sadeera Samarawickrama

SL - wk

81.82

1 Match

5

Pathum Nissanka

SL - bat

134.63

3 Matches

6

Pathum Nissanka

SL - bat

202.22

3 Matches

1

Prabath Jayasuriya

SL - bowl

8 Wkts

1 Match

2

Pramod Madushan

SL - bowl

8 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Matheesha Pathirana

SL - bowl

8 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Asitha Fernando

SL - bowl

6 Wkts

1 Match

5

Asitha Fernando

SL - bowl

4 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - all

4 Wkts

3 Matches

1

Asitha Fernando

SL - bowl

2.41

1 Match

2

Dunith Wellalage

SL - all

3.80

1 Match

3

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - all

6.17

3 Matches

4

Prabath Jayasuriya

SL - bowl

2.42

1 Match

5

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

4.36

3 Matches

6

Fazalhaq Farooqi

AFG - bowl

7.00

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, A Fernando, K Mendis (C), S Samarawickrama, J Liyanage, C Asalanka, SSD Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, W Hasaranga, M Theekshana, D Chameera

Bench : Shavon Daniel, C Karunaratne, D Madushanka, PM Liyanagamage, A Dananjaya

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, R Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, IA Khil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Bench : N Zadran, Riaz Hussan, Shahidullah Kamal, Abdul Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Bilal Sami, Sharafuddin Ashraf

Injury and availability news

(Rashid will still miss the series)

Pitch Report

The track at the Pallekel International Cricket Stadium is mainly helpful to bowlers in nature. Pacers can have a good time bowling here with some assistance offered by the track while batters will have a hard time negating the swing. Teams prefer to bowl first here after winning the toss with the average first innings score being 186.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

30%

Batting Pitch

186

Average Score

70%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL

Hasaranga has been the star all-rounder who has been winning several matches for his nation. It would make sense for him to make the leader of your fantasy side.

7.5
C

Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG | BOWL

Farooqi is coming with red-hot form in the ILT20 where he is the leading wicket-taker. He can be a fantastic pick for captaincy roles keeping in mind his recent form.

8
C

Azmatullah Omarzai AFG | ALL

Omarzai is a quality all-rounder for the Afghans. He has scored 490 runs at an average of 44.54 while has picked up 13 wickets as well in 22 ODI games.

9

Mohammad Nabi AFG | ALL

The immense experience that Nabi brings to his side alone is the factor based on which he can be picked up in your team. He has won several matches for his team with the bat as well as the ball.

9

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

Mendis has been trying to lead his side from the front with his crucial performances. He has raked up 3638 runs in his career of 124 One Day Internationals.

9

Ibrahim Zadran AFG | BAT

Ibrahim is an explosive batter and a force to reckon with when he is in full swing. He has smashed 1287 runs at a strike rate of 81.81 in 28 games.

8

Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG | WK

Gurbaz is the batter who can win you matches on his own with his terrific striking of the ball. Apart from batting, he can fetch you hefty fantasy points with his keeping skills as well.

8.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman AFG | BOWL

Mujeeb is a quality spinner who can trouble any batter in the world. Playing a total of 75 ODI games in his career, he has taken away 101 wickets and has scored 236 runs too.

8

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL

Theekshana is the newly found sensation with the ball for the Lankans. He has scalped 55 wickets in 38 matches where he has contributed 248 runs with the bat too.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

7

Qais Ahmad

AFG | BOWL

Qais has been sent as the replacement for injured Rashid, but he might not get a place in the playing XI. So you should not pick him up as well.

8

Janith Liyanage

SL | ALL

Janith has not been a decent form in the last few matches. He can be left out of your fantasy team.

Last Updated On - Feb 9 2024 2:17 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

4 : 7

AFG

Credits Left
8/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis

9

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

8

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Wanindu Hasaranga
VC

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

8

Mohammad Nabi

9

Gulbadin Naib

7

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Dilshan Madushanka

9

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi
C

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

3 : 8

AFG

Credits Left
9/100

Grand League
Kusal Mendis

9

Ikram Ali Khil

8

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

8

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Wanindu Hasaranga
C

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

8

Mohammad Nabi

9

Gulbadin Naib

7

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi
VC

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

4 : 7

AFG

Credits Left
9/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

9

Sadeera Samarawickrama

8

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

8

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Wanindu Hasaranga
VC

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

8

Mohammad Nabi

9

Gulbadin Naib

7

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi
C

7.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

4 : 7

AFG

Credits Left
9/100

CricTracker Special
Kusal Mendis

9

Sadeera Samarawickrama

8

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

8

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Wanindu Hasaranga
VC

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

8

Mohammad Nabi

9

Gulbadin Naib

7

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi
C

7.5

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