SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For Only Test
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Sri Lanka (SL) will be clashing against Afghanistan (AFG) in the only Test at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, starting on Friday, February 2.
Sri Lanka will be led by Dhananjaya de Silva in the one off Test with Ramesh Mendis and Prabath Jayasuriya part of the spin attack. Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews and Sadeera Samarawickrama are part of the batting line-up.
Asitha Fernando and Kasun Rajitha are likely to form the pace battery. This will be the first time Sri Lanka is taking on the Afghanistan side in the longest format of the game.
On the other hand, Afghanistan will be without Rashid Khan, who is rehabilitating after his back surgery. In his absence, Qais Ahmad will be taking over the spin duties alongside Zahir Khan. With exceptional batting and bowling talent on their side, Afghanistan would be looking to start the tour on a high.
Match Information
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Only Test
Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2 Feb 2024, Fri, 10:00 AM IST ,Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Broadcast
Sony Sports Network
Live Stream
FanCode and SonyLIV
Weather Report
Rain
24.6Ā°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
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Players Stats in current Series
Rahmat Shah
AFG - bat
145 Runs
1Ā Match
Pathum Nissanka
SL - bat
346 Runs
3Ā Matches
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL - all
102 Runs
3Ā Matches
Angelo Mathews
SL - all
141 Runs
1Ā Match
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG - all
206 Runs
3Ā Matches
Sadeera Samarawickrama
SL - wk
99 Runs
3Ā Matches
Dimuth Karunaratne
SL - bat
115.96
1Ā Match
Qais Ahmad
AFG - bowl
150.00
2Ā Matches
Akila Dananjaya
SL - bowl
400.00
1Ā Match
Sadeera Samarawickrama
SL - wk
81.82
1Ā Match
Pathum Nissanka
SL - bat
134.63
3Ā Matches
Pathum Nissanka
SL - bat
202.22
3Ā Matches
Prabath Jayasuriya
SL - bowl
8 Wkts
1Ā Match
Pramod Madushan
SL - bowl
8 Wkts
3Ā Matches
Matheesha Pathirana
SL - bowl
8 Wkts
3Ā Matches
Asitha Fernando
SL - bowl
6 Wkts
1Ā Match
Asitha Fernando
SL - bowl
4 Wkts
2Ā Matches
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL - all
4 Wkts
3Ā Matches
Asitha Fernando
SL - bowl
2.41
1Ā Match
Dunith Wellalage
SL - all
3.80
1Ā Match
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL - all
6.17
3Ā Matches
Prabath Jayasuriya
SL - bowl
2.42
1Ā Match
Mohammad Nabi
AFG - all
4.36
3Ā Matches
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG - bowl
7.00
2Ā Matches
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
D Karunaratne, KNM Fernando, K Mendis, A Mathews, D Chandimal, S Samarawickrama (wk), D de Silva (C), RTM Mendis, NGRP Jayasuriya, AM Fernando, K Rajitha
Bench : PHKD Mendis, LU Igalagamage, MVT Fernando, M Priyanath, Chamika Gunasekara
Afghanistan
Ibrahim Zadran, Abdul Malik, R Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Noor Ali Zadran, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, IA Khil (wk), Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, Nijat Masood
Bench : Mohammad Ishaq, Bahir Shah, Nasir Jamal, N Zadran, Mohammad Saleem
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
30%
Pace Bowling
70%
Spin Bowling
40%
Batting Pitch
240
Average Score
60%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Prabath Jayasuriya SL | BOWL
Prabath Jayasuriya emerged as Sri Lanka's primary spinner in the Test squad of late. He has 59 wickets from just nine Test matches, which speaks about his domination.
Dhananjaya de Silva SL | ALL
Sri Lanka's new skipper Dhananjaya de Silva has 3301 runs from 51 Tests and moreover, he scalped 34 wickets with the ball. He can be an exceptional multiplier in your XI.
Kusal Mendis SL | WK
Sri Lanka's no.3 batter Kusal Mendis is one of the most consistent batters in the current set-up. He has 3988 runs from 60 Tests and he would be aiming to be a standout batter.
Ramesh Mendis SL | ALL
Ramesh Mendis, the spin bowling all-rounder, is another player to watch out for from the Lankan squad. The offie has scalped 63 wickets from 14 Tests so far.
Angelo Mathews SL | ALL
Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews has 7361 runs from 188 Test innings. Additionally, he can prove his worth with the ball, scalping 33 wickets.
Ibrahim Zadran AFG | BAT
Opening batter Ibrahim Zadran would be hoping to create a positive momentum for his side right from the initial overs. He has 362 runs from five Tests with three fifties.
Qais Ahmad AFG | BOWL
Qais Ahmad is replacing Rashid Khan and there would be a lot of hopes on him. So far, he has played one Test, scalping just one wicket.
Zahir Khan AFG | BOWL
Zahir Khan claimed 10 wickets from four Tests and he will be playing a pivotal role in keeping Afghanistan on top.
Asitha Fernando SL | BOWL
Pacer Asitha Madusanka Fernando racked up 35 wickets from 12 Tests. In his last two Tests, he scalped eight wickets, which speaks about his dominance even on spin wickets.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Ikram Ali Khil
AFG | WK
Keeper-batter Ikram Alikhil doesn't have enough experience in the longest format of the game, scoring just seven runs from one game.
Kamindu Mendis
SL | ALL
Kamindu Mendis might not get a chance in the initial XI and he can be skipped from your XI.
Last Updated On - Feb 1 2024 8:20 PM
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