SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: 1st T20I of Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2024 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will continue their ongoing multi-format series by facing off in the first of three T20Is at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Saturday, February 17.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan,1st T20I of Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2024

17 February, 7:00 PM IST

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

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SL vs AFG Preview

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have played a one-off Test and three ODIs in the series and it is safe to say that Afghanistan have found themselves on the wrong end of the spectrum. After losing the Test match, Sri Lanka swept the visitors in the three-game ODI series as well.

As the T20I clash approaches, Afghanistan will be keen on improving and registering the first win of this series for them. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be eager to continue their exceptional form and finish the series by clinching the T20I matches.

Form Guide

Afghanistan – DLLWL
Sri Lanka – WLWLL

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is preferred by the batters. With little help for the bowlers, the batters will aim to make the most of their opportunities and post a big total on the scoreboard. Opting to bat first after winning the toss could prove to be a wise decision.

Last ODI result at the venue (Oct 13, 2018) – Till now, no T20I match has been played here,

England – 278/9 (Pacers – 7w, Spinners – 2w)

Sri Lanka – 140/5 (29 overs) (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 1w)

England won by 31 runs (D/L method).

SL Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka
Kusal Mendis (c & wk)
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Charith Asalanka
Angelo Mathews
Dasun Shanaka
Wanindu Hasaranga (c)
Maheesh Theekshana
Matheesha Pathirana
Dilshan Madushanka
Nuwan Thushara

Sri Lanka Team News

SL T20I SQUAD:

Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva, Kusal Janith Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Akila Dananjaya, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama

Batting order should remain the same.

SL Key Players

Wanindu Hasaranga Stats vs Afghanistan in T20I

Last 5 Scores in DT20	Last 5 bowling figures in DT20	Stats against AFG in T20I	ODI Stats at Dambulla	Vice captain choice
8, 1, 12, 26, 6	1/30, 2/15, 2/15, 2/25, 1/19	18 runs in 2 innings & 4 wickets in 3 matches	0 wickets in 1 match	✅

Kusal Mendis Stats vs Afghanistan in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20I	Runs against SL in T20I	ODI Stats at Dambulla	Vice captain choice
33, 4, 17, 73, 10	221 runs in 4 matches	150 runs in 7 matches	❌

AFG Playing 11

Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Ibrahim Zadran (c)
Gulbadin Naib
Azmatullah Omarzai
Mohammad Nabi
Najibullah Zadran
Karim Janat
Noor Ahmad
Naveen-ul-Haq
Qais Ahmed
Fazalhaq Farooqi

Afghanistan Team News

AFG T20I SQUAD:

Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Mohammad Ishaq Rahimi (WK), Hazratullah Zazai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen Ul Haq, Noor Ahmad, Wafadar Momand and Qais Ahmad.

Batting order should remain the same.

AFG Key Players

Azmatullah Omarzai Stats vs Sri Lanka in ODI

Last 5 Scores in DT20	Last 5 bowling figures in ODI	Stats against SL in T20I	ODI Stats in SL	Captain or Vice captain choice
3, 22, 36*, 32, 4	0/19, 1/17, 2/31, 2/14, 0/41	3 runs & 0 wickets in 2 matches	250 runs in 4 wickets in 6 matches	✅

Fazalhaq Farooqi vs Sri Lanka in Test

Last 5 Bowling Figures in DT20	Bowling Stats against SL in T20I	ODI Stats at Dambulla	Vice captain choice
4/31, 1/22, 2/23, 3/35, 1/19	3 wickets in 3 matches	12 wickets in 12 matches	❌

Who will win today match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan (1st T20I of Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2024)?

In the last 5 years, a total of 4 matches have taken place between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in the T20I format. Sri Lanka has won 3 matches while Afghanistan has won 1 match.
In the last 5 T20I matches, Sri Lanka has a lead of 3-2 over Afghanistan.

Due to Hasaranga’s comeback, Sri Lanka looks so strong. It is expected that Sri Lanka will win this match.