SL vs AFG Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI | Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka
Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Time: 14:30 (GMT+5.5) / 15:00 (GMT+6)
Format: ODI
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
SL vs AFG Preview
- Rahamanullah Gurbaz, an Afghan goalkeeper, has two half-centuries through the first two games of the series.
- Sri Lanka plans to rely on Pathum Nissanka’s affection for Pallekele Stadium (304 runs at 50.66 in the last 7 games).
- Sri Lanka has 3 wins and 3 losses in the same matches whereas Afghanistan is undefeated in the last 6 ODIs.
On Wednesday afternoon in Pallekele, the third and final ODI between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka is scheduled. Afghanistan won the first game in the series, but after the rain started falling in the second half of play, there was no outcome in the second game. At the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, this one-day international game begins at 14:30 local time.
Afghanistan was reduced by Sri Lanka from 135-1 to 228 all out on Sunday because of their outstanding fielding (48.2). The hosts were leading when the rain started, and they are sure that they will prevail in this ODI.
Although Afghanistan’s final score in the second game of the series will have disappointed them, Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s recent success is quite encouraging. In every cricket format, they have no fear of any team.
SL vs AFG Weather Report
There won’t be any rain and the sky will be partially cloudy. There will be a temperature range of 18 to 31 °C. The wind will be blowing around 4-5 kilometers per hour from the west.
SL vs AFG Match Toss Prediction
Both times that Afghanistan has won the toss and elected to bat first, it would come as a great surprise if any of the captains choose to field after winning the toss prior to this ODI.
SL vs AFG Pitch Report
In both series games, the batting surface has been excellent, and we anticipate that Wednesday will be no different. Whoever bats first will aim to score a minimum of 285.
Sri Lanka Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka fielded the same side for the second ODI despite suffering a significant loss in the first game of the series. With the exception of Dhanjaya Lakshan, all the bowlers had taken wickets before Sunday’s rain, so there won’t be any alterations.
Recent form – NR L L W W
Sri Lanka’s Probable XI
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Kahiru Kumara, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Pathum Nissanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva.
Afghanistan Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan chose the same starting lineup for the second ODI on Sunday after defeating England on Friday by a score of 60 runs. We anticipate Afghanistan will select the same lineup as they attempt to gain momentum as the 2023 World Cup approaches in less than a year.
Recent form – NR W W W W
Afghanistan’s Probable XI
Hasmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, and Rahmat Shah.
SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No Result |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 2 | 1 |
SL vs AFG – 3rd ODI, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Kusal Mendis
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc)
Batters
- Dasun Shanaka
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Gulbadin Naib
- Wanindu Hasaranga (c)
Bowlers
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Maheesh Theekshana
SL vs AFG Prediction
Winning the toss
- Sri Lanka
Top batsman
- Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
- Afghanistan – Ibrahim Zadran
Top bowler
- Sri Lanka – Wanindu Hasaranga
- Afghanistan – Rashid Khan
Most sixes
- Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
- Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Player of the Match
- Sri Lanka – Wanindu Hasaranga
Team Scores Batting First
- Sri Lanka – 285+
- Afghanistan – 260+
Sri Lanka is the favorite to win this match.
There have been a lot of enjoyable moments in this series thus far, despite the inability to finish the second ODI. We anticipate a competitive encounter on Wednesday, but this time we anticipate Sri Lanka to have the advantage with the ball and the bat. We are backing Sri Lanka to win the ODI because Afghanistan’s batting is not strong enough throughout their top and middle orders.