Sri Lanka (SL) will square off against Afghanistan (AFG) in the second of a three-match ODI series between both teams. Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota is all set to host this exciting clash on Sunday, June 4.
Afghanistan impressed everyone with their all-round effort in the opening fixture of the series as they thrashed the home team by six wickets. They will be looking to continue their winning momentum and win the series, while Sri Lanka will be eager to make a strong comeback in the second ODI and level the series 1-1.
Bowling first, Fazalhaq Farooqi started well for Afghanistan as he picked up two crucial wickets inside the powerplay. Charith Asalanka (91) and Dhananjaya de Silva (51) hit useful fifties as the hosts could only manage a below-par total of 268 in 50 overs.
Chasing 269, Ibrahim Zadran played a brilliant knock of 98 runs from as many balls with the help of 11 fours and 2 sixes. He helped the team successfully chase down this target with nearly three overs to spare. Kasun Rajitha picked up two wickets for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023
Date and Time: June 4, 2023, Sunday, 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Weather Forecast
Playing conditions in Hambantota will be ideal for a game of cricket on Sunday, with the temperatures expected to range between 26 to 33 degree celsius.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Probable XIs
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Prediction
Afghanistan will be high on confidence after defeating the home team in a one-sided contest. Sri Lanka seem to be lacking a bit in the bowling department. Therefore, the visitors will start the game as favourites and could well seal the series with a game to spare.
Source: sportskeeda.com