Asia Cup 2023, Match 6: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Preview

Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022. (Photo Source: Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Match 6 of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 will feature a clash between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday, September 5.

Sri Lanka will be coming into the game on the back of a brilliant win against Bangladesh in their first game of the tournament. After losing the toss, Sri Lanka bowled first and did a commendable job of limiting their opponents to a low total of just 164. Sri Lanka chased the target with ease, winning the game by five wickets eventually.

On the other hand, Afghanistan faced Bangladesh in their first game , however, it did not fare well for the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side, as bowling first, Afghanistan conceded 334 runs against Bangladesh in the first innings.

As they aimed to chase down the mammoth target, they fell prey to the brilliance of the Bangladesh bowlers, only managing 245 before they were bundled outto lose the game by 89 runs. As they gear up to take on Sri Lanka, they will hope for a different outcome.

Pitch and Conditions

The surface at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is one that is heavily preferred by the batters. The ball almost always comes nicely on the bat, and a high-scoring encounter could be expected. Opting to bowl first and chase the target down could prove to be a wise decision on a pitch like this.

Probable Playing XI for AFG vs SL

Afghanistan

Despite losing their last match, Afghanistan are expected to go into the game with no changesas the side will bank on several experienced players to keep their hopes alive in the competition.

Probable Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Gulbadin Naib, Riaz Hassan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, despite a severely depleted lineup, put in a brilliant performance in their first game. The side will be expected to put in yet another brilliant showing when they take on Afghanistan next.

Probable Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana

AFG vs SL Head-to-head:

Played – 10, Afghanistan – 3, Sri Lanka- 6, N/R- 1

AFG vs SL Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:

Match Timings: 3:00 PM IST

Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar App and website

AFG vs SL Prediction

Sri Lanka are expected to emerge victorious in match 6 of the Asia Cup 2023.