AFGH vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction of Asia Cup 2018: Preview | Akila Dananjaya not available
Hello and Welcome to our preview for Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka match. We are covering AFGH VS SL Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the ODI match. The match is to be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Team Afghanistan is on a roll in international circuit. 2018 has been memorable for them qualifying for ODI World Cup 2019, getting test status and much more. They are coming defeating Ireland in a ODI series and will have confidence on their side. Hopes will be on their star players Rashid, Shahzad, Rahmat, Asghar Afghan, Nabi and Mujeeb to give a good start to team in Asia cup 2018. They will also hope to get their first win ever over Sri Lanka who will be deprived of their poor loss against Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka lost their first match badly against Bangladesh by a margin of 137 runs. Lasith Malinga who made a comeback after an year took four wickets while D De Silva took two wickets. No batsmen was able to cross the 30 run mark. They will hope to make a comeback against confident Afghanistan team as it is a do-or-die match for them to stay alive in Asia cup 2018.
An exciting match can be anticipated between both teams.
AFGH VS SL, 3rd ODI, Group B Match, Asia Cup, 2018.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
17th Sept, 5:00 PM IST
Avg 1st inn score: 247
Avg 2nd inn score: 208
AFGH:
Asghar Afghan (c), Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Aftab Alam, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Javed Ahmadi, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Shahzad, Ihsanullah Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Sayed Shirzad, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Wafadar, Samiullah Shenwari, Munir Ahmad.
SL:
Angelo Mathews (c), Kusal Mendis, Upul Tharanga, Kusal Perera (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Dushmantha Chameera, Lasith Malinga, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Akila Dananjaya, Amila Aponso, Kasun Rajitha, Suranga Lakmal.
Afghanistan:
They have announced 17 man squad for Asia cup. There are no injury concerns and team will go with best playing XI. One among H Shahidi or S Shenwari will play.
As per recent form H Shahidi can be preferred but for an extra bowling option S Shenwari can also be added in the playing XI. M Shahzad, Inshanullah, Rahmat Shah, Asghar Afghan and Najibullah Zadran will be the key batsmen.
M Nabi and G Naib will play the role of all-rounder for team. Rashid Khan will lead the spin attack along with Mujeeb and Nabi. This trio can be lethal on Abu Dhabi pitches. Aftab Alam will lead the pace attack along with G Naib.
Sri Lanka:
15-man squad has been declared by Sri Lanka for Asia Cup. D Chandimal and D Gunathilaka are out of Asia Cup due to injuries. Akila Dananjaya has joined the team and is set to play this match.
Shehan Jayasuriya can replace Dilwuran Perera who was poor with ball. K Rajitha can also replace A Aponso. K Mendis and U Tharanga will open the innings. K Perera, A Mathews and D De Silva will be the key in middle order. Form of K Mendis is crucial for team as he has lost his touch from a long time.
Thisara Perera, D Shanaka and S Jayasuriya/D Perera will play the role of finisher for team. S Lakmal, L Malinga and Thisara Perera will be the pacers for team. D Shanaka can support them. D De Silva will lead the spin department of team. L Malinga and D De Silva are in good form.
AFGH:
M Shahzad (wk), Ihsanullah Janat, Rahmat Shah, H Shahidi/S Shenwari, A Afghan (c), M Nabi, N Zadran, G Naib, R Khan, A Alam, Mujeeb Zadran.
SL:
U Tharanga, Kusal Mendis, K Perera (wk), A Mathews (c), D De Silva, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, S Jayasuriya/Dilruwan Perera/A Aponso, S Lakmal, L Malinga, Akila Dananjaya.
M Shahzad (wk)/K Perera
D Silva (vc)
A Afghan
R Shah
U Tharanga
K Mendis
M Nabi (c)
T Perera
A Alam/S Lakmal
R Khan
L Malinga
Captain and Vice-Captain choices: M Nabi, D De Silva, T Perera, R Khan, R Shah.
AFGHANISTAN:
Rashid Khan
M Nabi
A Afghan
M Shahzad
Mujeeb Rahman
Rahmat Shah
G Naib
Sri Lanka:
A Mathews
T Perera
L Malinga
K Perera
D De Silva
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