- Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs Afghanistan (AFG)
- Date- 4 October 2023
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou
- Time- 6:30 AM (IST)
- Weather Forecast- Partly Cloudy, 29℃
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Prediction Preview:
Welcome to the SL vs AFG Today Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts.
Sri Lanka will be locking horns with Afghanistan in the Quarter Final 3 of the Asian Games Men T20I .
Sri Lanka has sent a second-string squad for the Asian Games T20I competition, with limited experienced players. Sahan Arachchige, a batting all-rounder with 2 ODIs to his name, is leading the team, and there are several players in the squad who are yet to make their T20I debut.
On the other hand, Afghanistan seems promising with their squad. They have some experienced players like Naib and Shahzad, along with promising talents like Karim Janat and Qais Ahmed. This could make for an interesting matchup between the two teams
Top Batters SL vs AFG
- Mohammad Shahzad (AFG)- 2015 runs in T20I
- Gulbadin Naib (AFG)- 615 runs in T20I
- Karim Janat (AFG)- 508 runs in T20I
Top Bowlers for SL vs AFG
- Karim Janat (AFG)- 37 wickets in T20I
- Farid Malik (AFG)- 32 wickets in T20I
- Gulbadin Naib (AFG) – 22 wickets in T20I
SL vs AFG Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If SL bats first
- First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 140-160 runs
- Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 7 wickets
Scenario 2- If AFG bats first
- First Innings score prediction- AFG is expected to score 190-210 runs
- Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 50-70 runs
SL vs AFG Today Match Prediction, Quarter Final 3, Who Will Win the Match?
Afghanistan to win
Sri Lanka will be fielding an inexperienced team with many players making their international debut. In contrast, Afghanistan is entering the competition with a strong squad that includes star T20 players with experience from around the world.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
There are no injury news as of now. We will update if there are any updates.
Probable Playing 11
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Nuwani Fernando, Ahan Wickramsinghe, Ravindu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige (c), Lahiru Udara (wk), Nimesh Vimukthi, Lahiru Samarakoon, Vijayankanth Viyaskanth, Nuwan Thushara, Ranitha Liyanarachchi, Isitha Wijesundera
Afghanistan Playing XI
Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Noor Ali Zadran, Shahidullah, Sediqullah Atal, Afzar Zazai, Gulbadin Naib (c), Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Sayed Shirzad, Qais Ahmed, Zahir Khan
Sri Lanka Squad
Sahan Arachchige (c), Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Shavon Daniel, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Ashen Bandara, Ravindu Fernando, Isitha Wijesundera, Sachitha Jayathilake, Lahiru Samarakoon (wk), Lahiru Udara (wk), Nimesh Vimukthi, Ranitha Liyanarachchi, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Nuwan Thushara
Afghanistan Squad
Gulbadin Naib (c), Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Zubdaid Akbari, Noor Ali Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Afsar Zazai, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Karim Jannat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Nijat Masoud, Sayed Ahmad Shirzad, Qais Ahmad and Zahir Khan
