SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For Only Test

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Updated - 01 Feb 2024, 20:20 IST

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Preview

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

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo

Rain

24.6Ā°C

94% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
L
W
W
W

Afghanistan

L
L
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Rahmat Shah

AFG - bat

145 Runs

1Ā Match

346 Runs

3Ā Matches

102 Runs

3Ā Matches

141 Runs

1Ā Match

206 Runs

3Ā Matches

99 Runs

3Ā Matches

115.96

1Ā Match

2

Qais Ahmad

AFG - bowl

150.00

2Ā Matches

3

400.00

1Ā Match

81.82

1Ā Match

134.63

3Ā Matches

202.22

3Ā Matches

8 Wkts

1Ā Match

2

8 Wkts

3Ā Matches

8 Wkts

3Ā Matches

4

6 Wkts

1Ā Match

5

4 Wkts

2Ā Matches

4 Wkts

3Ā Matches

1

2.41

1Ā Match

3.80

1Ā Match

6.17

3Ā Matches

2.42

1Ā Match

5

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

4.36

3Ā Matches

6

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

Will be added if there is any update.

Pitch Report

The surface in Colombo is expected to assist batters initially on the first two days. However, as the innings progresses, we can witness cracks on the strip and spinners will wreak havoc to turn the tables around their side. Toss will play a crucial role on this wicket.

30%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

40%

Batting Pitch

240

Average Score

60%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

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.

8.5
C

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.

9
VC

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.

6.5

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.

8.5

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.

9

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.

7

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.

7.5

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.

7

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

8

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.

9

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

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

8 : 3

AFG

Credits Left
12/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis

9

Dimuth Karunaratne

9

Angelo Mathews

8.5

Sadeera Samarawickrama

8

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Ramesh Mendis

6.5

Dhananjaya de Silva
VC

8.5

Prabath Jayasuriya
C

8

Asitha Fernando

7

Zahir Khan

7.5

Qais Ahmad

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

AFG

Credits Left
12/100

Grand League
Kusal Mendis

9

Dimuth Karunaratne

9

Angelo Mathews

8.5

Sadeera Samarawickrama

8

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Ramesh Mendis
VC

6.5

Dhananjaya de Silva
C

8.5

Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar

6.5

Prabath Jayasuriya

8

Qais Ahmad

7

Yamin Ahmadzai

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

AFG

Credits Left
13.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis
C

9

Dimuth Karunaratne

9

Dinesh Chandimal

7

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Hashmatullah Shahidi

8.5

Ramesh Mendis

6.5

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar

6.5

Prabath Jayasuriya
VC

8

Asitha Fernando

7

Zahir Khan

7.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

AFG

Credits Left
13.5/100

CricTracker Special
Kusal Mendis
C

9

Dimuth Karunaratne

9

Dinesh Chandimal

7

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Hashmatullah Shahidi

8.5

Ramesh Mendis

6.5

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar

6.5

Prabath Jayasuriya
VC

8

Asitha Fernando

7

Zahir Khan

7.5

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