With 2-0 in a 3 match ODI series, host Sri Lanka will take on Afghanistan in the final match of the series. Sri Lankan team who have secured convincing victories in the first two matches, aims for a clean sweep. Meanwhile Afghanistan team will aim to avoid it.
In their previous encounter Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by a huge margin of 155 runs. Charith Asalanka and other three batsman scored a brilliant half-century managed the host to set a target of 300 mark. Azmatullah Omarzai took 3 crucial wickets for Afghanistan. In response Afghanistan didn’t even crossed the half mark. They were all out for 153. Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran scored 63 and 54 respectively. Star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took 4 wickets. Charith Asalanka was being awarded by player of the match for his quick 97 off 74 balls.
Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs Afghanistan (AFG), 3rd ODI, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan ODI series 2024
Date and Time: February 14, 2024, 02:30 P.M. IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv App
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Pitch Report
The Pallekele Cricket Stadium is renowned for its excellent batting surface, offering little assistance to fast bowlers. This creates an ideal setting for stylish stroke-play and captivating batting exhibitions. Once batters settle in, they often capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities. Furthermore, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to become increasingly conducive to spin bowling.
Weather Conditions
The temperature is forecasted to hover around 29 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of approximately 71%. The prevailing wind speed is estimated to be around 14 km/h.
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
Dream 11 Picks
Wicket Keepers: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Charith Asalanka, Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
All Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Pramod Madushan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana