The action will continue in the Asia Cup 2023 as Afghanistan and Sri Lanka lock horns with each other in Match 6 on Tuesday, September 05 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Sri Lanka are coming into the game having won their opening fixture against Bangladesh by five wickets. They’re ranked on top in Group B with a healthy net run rate of +0.951.
On the other hand, Afghanistan are coming into the game having lost their first match against Bangladesh by 89 runs. Their loss has dented their net run rate massively which is currently at – 1.780. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side desperately need to win the match by a huge margin to beat Sri Lanka’s or Bangaldesh’s net run rate to qualify for the Super 4 stage. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be confident of winning their second game as well for their smooth qualification to the next stage.
AFG vs SL Match Details:
Match: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Match 6, Asia Cup 2023
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 5, 03:00 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app and website
AFG vs SL Pitch Report
There has been only one game played at the venue so far in the tournament where Bangladesh scored a massive total of 334 batting first. The pitch is once again expected to be a high-scoring one and the captain winning the toss is likely to bat first to put the opposition under pressure.
Also Check: Live Cricket Score – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Match 6
AFG vs SL Head-to-Head
| Matches | Afghanistan | Sri Lanka | No Result |
| 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
AFG vs SL Probable Playing XI
Afghanistan (AFG)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Sri Lanka (SL)
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
Probable Best Performers:
Probable Best Batter
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Gurbaz finished as the highest run scorer of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh earlier this year as he scored 173 runs from three innings at an average of 57.66. However, he unfortunately missed out in the opening fixture getting dismissed for just one run. The wicketkeeper batter will be eager to go big in the upcoming fixture and help his side qualify for the playoffs.
Probable Best Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana
The right-arm seamer was the pick of the bowlers for his team in the opening fixture as he picked up 4/32 in 7.4 overs. Pathirana is touted as one of the most exciting talents of world cricket with his slingy action reminding people of legendary Lasith Malinga. He will be eager to replicate his performance in the second game as well.
Today’s Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to win the match
