Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st ODI today match prediction. We provide 100 % sure today cricket match prediction tips and dream11 fantasy team by raja babu. Who will win today’s match SL vs AFG? Live score with ball-by-ball update. Cricket toss prediction.
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The cricket fans are ready to witness yet another big battle of ODI cricket. The 1st ODI match of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2023 is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 2nd June 2023 at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota. We are posting 100 safe, perfect, and accurate today match prediction for all matches of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka is going to host Afghanistan in the series of three ODI matches and these all matches will be played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota. This series is very important for both teams as the ODI World Cup is scheduled this year and almost all teams are trying to get the best combination for the big event of ODI cricket. This series will help Afghanistan and Sri Lanka to get the best players for the upcoming World Cup.
Sri Lanka Reviews
Sri Lanka is an improved ODI team as we had observed in the previous series but they were very poor in their most recent two series against India and New Zealand. They had a tour of India in the early days of this year where they faced a whitewash in the series of three ODI matches. They also faced a clean sweep against New Zealand in the most recent ODI series. Dasun Shanaka is the regular captain of the ODI team of Sri Lanka and he will be leading the side in this home series of three matches.
Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne are key batsmen of Sri Lanka for this ODI series with Angelo Mathews,
Dhananjaya de Silva, and Charith Asalanka. Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama are wicketkeeper batsmen in the squad of Sri Lanka. The home side is also strong in the bowling unit. Dushan Hemantha will be leading the bowling unit of Sri Lanka with Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, and Maheesh Theekshana. Chamika Karunaratne and Wanindu Hasaranga are also available to help the bowling unit of Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan Reviews
Afghanistan had produced some best players in cricket and they are also an improved team. They are going to play the first ODI series this year. They played their most recent ODI series against the same team, Sri Lanka which was tied 1-1. Afghanistan had added some young and talented players in their squad for this series of three ODI matches against Sri Lanka. Hashmatullah Shahidi is the captain of Afghanistan in this series. He will be handling the batting order of Afghanistan with Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, and Najibullah Zadran.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Alikhil are wicket-keeper batsmen in the squad of Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a very rich team in the bowling unit. They had given some best spin bowlers to the world. Mujeeb Ur Rahman will be taking care of the bowling unit of Afghanistan with Noor Ahmad, Abdul Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Fareed Ahmad Malik. Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, and Azmatullah Omarzai are also part of the bowling squad of Afghanistan. Rashid Khan had recently played in the Indian Premier League and performed well. He was one of the highest wicket-takers of the tournament. He knows the conditions of Sri Lanka very well and we are sure that he will play a main role for Afghanistan in this series.
Sri Lanka ODI History and Stats
Sri Lanka had played a total of 885 ODI matches where they won 401 matches and opposing teams won 440 matches. Their 39 matches were ended with no result and 5 matches were tied.
Afghanistan ODI History and Stats
Afghanistan had played a total of 141 ODI matches so far. They won 70 while other teams won 66 matches. 4 matches of Afghanistan came with no result and 1 match was tied.
SL vs AFG Head-to-Head History and Stats
Sri Lanka had played 7 ODI matches against Afghanistan where they won 4 matches and Afghanistan had won 2 matches and 1 match came with no result.
Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction
According to today prediction, Sri Lanka is the favorite team to win this match. The reasons why Sri Lanka is a favorite team in this match, are mentioned below:
- Sri Lanka is playing at home conditions which is a big advantage
- The batting order of Sri Lanka is very strong
- Sri Lanka had won most ODI matches played against Afghanistan
- Afghanistan has some best bowlers in the world in the squad
- The batting order of Afghanistan is also strong
Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Sides
Sri Lanka is overall a strong and experienced team and they have a decent record while playing in their home conditions. They have strong batting order and bowling unit, so the winning chances of Sri Lanka for today’s match have been increased. The equation of winning chances of both teams for today’s match is mentioned as under.
Sri Lanka has a 54% chance to win this match
Afghanistan has a 46% chance to win this match
Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction
The toss is going to play an important role in the decision of each and every match of this series. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may elect to bat first.
Pitch Report and Conditions for Today Match
The 1st ODI match of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka is going to be held at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota. The pitch at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium is typically prepared to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. The nature of the pitch can vary, but it generally favors spinners and offers assistance to fast bowlers in the early stages of a match. The outfield is usually well-maintained and provides fast and true conditions for fielders and batsmen. The grass is kept short to allow for quick movement and good ball tracking. The boundary dimensions may vary depending on the match and format being played. The stadium has larger boundaries compared to some other cricket venues, which can make it challenging for batsmen to hit boundaries.
Today Match Weather Report
The weather forecast in Hambantota on match day is not good for a cricket game. There are some chances of rain but we are hoping for a full match to watch.
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SL vs AFG Possible Playing 11
Sri Lanka Playing 11
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk & vc), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Wanindu Hasaranga.
Afghanistan Playing 11
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan.
Dream 11 Predictions for Today’s Match
Dream11 Prediction for Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan. After checking the latest player’s availability, the Dream 11 Team for this match of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is mentioned under.
SL vs AFG DREAM11 FANTASY TEAM LINEUP
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Today Match Time & Date
Date: Thursday, 2nd June 2023
Time: 04:30 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL / 10:00 PM IST
Venue Details, Facts and History
The venue for the 1st match of SL vs AFG is Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota. It was named after the former President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, who initiated the construction of the stadium. The venue is primarily used for hosting international cricket matches. The stadium was inaugurated on March 18, 2011, with a One Day International (ODI) match between Sri Lanka and Canada. It is one of the largest cricket stadiums in Sri Lanka and has a seating capacity of around 35,000 spectators.
The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium is known for its picturesque location, situated near the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The stadium’s design incorporates elements inspired by the natural environment, such as its roof resembling the wings of a bird. The venue also features floodlights, allowing for day-night matches. In addition to cricket matches, the stadium has hosted other sporting events, including matches of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL), a domestic T20 cricket tournament. It has also been used for non-sporting events like concerts and cultural festivals.
Hambantota, the city where the stadium is located, is known for its natural beauty and proximity to popular tourist destinations such as Yala National Park and Bundala National Park. The stadium has played a significant role in promoting cricket in the region and attracting tourists to Hambantota.
Venue Scoring Pattern in ODIs
Total matches: 23
Matches won batting first: 9
Matches won bowling first: 11
Average 1st Inns scores: 251
Average 2nd Inns scores: 197
Highest total recorded: 368/4 (50 Ov) by SL vs PAK
Lowest total recorded: 112/10 (33.1 Ov) by KEN vs PAK
Highest score chased: 312/2 (47.2 Ov) by SL vs ZIM
Lowest score defended: 314/6 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL
Sri Lanka ODI Squad
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk & vc), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana.
Afghanistan ODI Squad
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Abdul Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi and Farid Ahmad Malik, Gulbadain Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Yamin Ahmadzai, and Zia ur Rahman Akbar.
Disclaimer
We had provided you the above-mentioned today cricket match prediction on the basis of our research, understanding, and analysis. You can consider the point we had provided you and the final decision will be yours that you have to make.
