Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will face off in the first T20I match of Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. In this article, we look at SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, SL vs AFG Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. Sri Lanka will be facing off against Afghanistan for the first time in the three-match T20I series.
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SL vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 1st T20I Preview:
The first T20I out of three-match T20I series of Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri on 17th February at 7:00 PM IST.
Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka started with One-off Test game where Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 10 wickets. Thereafter, they played three-match ODI series where Sri Lanka trashed Afghanistan by 3-0. Now, both teams are set to take on each other in the three-match T20I series which will begin on the 17th of February. Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla will be hosting all of these 3 games.
Ibrahim Zadran will be leading the Afghanistan side. Wanindu Hasaranga will be captaining the Sri Lankan side. Mohammad Nabi, Hazratullah Zazai, and Naveen-ul-Haq are among the key players from the Afghanistan side. On the other hand, Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya De Silva and Akila Dananjaya are among the vital players from the Lankan team.
These two teams have played a total of 4 games against each other in the T20I format so far, where Sri Lanka won 3 matches while Afghanistan managed to win a single game.
A thrilling series is expected here between these two sides.
SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Sri Lanka | 3 |
| Afghanistan | 1 |
SL vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 1st T20I Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 27°C |
| Weather Forecast | Precipitation |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace and spin |
| Average 1st innings score | 165 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Poor |
| Winning % | 40% |
SL vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 1st T20I Squads:
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga ©, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran ©, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Qais Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
SL vs AFG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:
| Player | Players Stats |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 1271 runs in 49 matches |
| Pathum Nissanka | 1140 runs in 45 matches |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 252 runs and 17 wickets in 30 matches |
| Mohammad Nabi | 1967 runs and 88 wickets in 115 matches |
Hot Picks for SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Pathum Nissanka |
| Mohammad Nabi |
Top Picks:
| Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
Budget Picks:
| Angelo Mathews |
| Matheesha Pathirana |
SL vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 1st T20I Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Pathum Nissanka & Mohammad Nabi |
| Vice-Captain | Azmatullah Omarzai & Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 (Small Leagues and Head-to-Head) for SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Avishka Fernando
All-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai (vc), Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers – Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 (Grand Leagues) for SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc)
Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Ibrahim Zadran, Avishka Fernando
All-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi (c), Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers – Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, FazalHaq Farooqi
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 1st T20I Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Najibullah-Zadran | 7.0 credits | NA |
| Dasun Shanaka | 7.5 credits | NA |
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 1st T20I Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Pathum Nissanka |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Mohammad Nabi |
| Punt Picks | Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbuddin Naib |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-3-3-4 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
