AFG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Match 6 of Asia Cup 2023 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Team

AFG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: It is time for the final group game in the Asia Cup 2023 as Afghanistan will battle it out against Sri Lanka in the match 6th. The game will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Tuesday at 3:00 PM IST.

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Match 6 of Asia Cup 2023
5 September, 3:00 PM IST
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

AFG vs SL Preview

Sri Lanka made their life easier by defeating Bangladesh by five wickets in their opening game. They did it with plenty of overs left and it boosted their NRR massively. The equation is simple for them – win this game and qualify for the Super 4. In fact, even if they could avoid a big loss, they are likely to advance to the Super 4.

On the other hand, the same cannot be said about Afghanistan. They lost their last game to Bangladesh by 89 runs. They have the worst NRR in Group B, and they will have to register a massive win to qualify for the Super 4. A simple win will not help Afghanistan’s cause as they will have to topple one of Sri Lanka or Bangladesh in terms of NRR.

Form Guide

Afghanistan – L L L L L
Sri Lanka – W W W W W

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report

It is a high-scoring venue with a flat surface. The batting in the first innings is going to be easier but the surface might break due to heat under the sun and spinners could come into play during the second innings. Hence, the team winning the toss is likely to bat first.

Last result at the venue

Bangladesh (334/5 in 50 overs) defeated Afghanistan (245/10 in 44.3 overs) by 89 runs.

AFG Playing 11

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
2. Ibrahim Zadran
3. Rahmat Shah
4. Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)
5. Najibullah Zadran
6. Mohammad Nabi
7. Gulbadin Naib
8. Karim Janat
9. Rashid Khan
10. Fazalhaq Farooqi
11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Afghanistan Team News

Afghanistan are expected to play with the same playing XI.

AFG Key Players

Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s Stats in ODIs

Rashid Khan’s Stats in ODIs

SL Playing 11

1. Pathum Nissanka
2. Dimuth Karunaratne
3. Kusal Mendis (WK)
4. Sadeera Samarawickrama
5. Charith Asalanka
6. Dhananjaya de Silva
7. Dasun Shanaka (C)
8. Dunith Wellalage
9. Maheesh Theekshana
10. Kasun Rajitha
11. Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lanka Team News

• Sri Lanka are also likely to field an unchanged playing XI.

SL Key Players

Kusal Mendis’s Stats in ODIs

Maheesh Theekshana’s Stats in ODIs

Who will win today match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka?

Despite the injuries to their key players, Sri Lanka have managed to cope well and perform as a unit. They are managing to get out a few inspiring individual performances every game and that is one of the biggest reasons behind their success lately. Afghanistan, on the other hand, are searching for answers in both batting and bowling departments. They show a spark of brilliance here and there but have failed to seal the vital moments. As per our prediction, Sri Lanka should win this game.

AFG vs SL Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: K Mendis, R Gurbaz (VC)

Batsmen: D Karunaratne, S Samarawickrama, I Zadran

All-rounder: D de Silva, G Naib

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, M Theekshana (C), M Pathirana

Who are Best Captain Options for AFG vs SL Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Maheesh Theekshana and Kusal Mendis could earn you vital points with their performances. 

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan could be brilliant picks in GLs.

What are AFG vs SL Fantasy Tips?

• Pick more spinners from the team bowling second as the surface at Gaddafi Stadium helps spinners in the second innings.
• The team batting first might score a big total and hence, it is advised to pick more batters from their unit.