Sri Lanka are all set to host Afghanistan for the upcoming three-match One-Day Worldwide (ODI) sequence, beginning June 02 at Mahinda Rajapaksa Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.
Notably, Sri Lanka’s efficiency in ODI matches might be thought-about common for the time being because the Dasun Shanaka-led group not too long ago suffered a 2-0 defeat in a three-match ODI sequence in opposition to New Zealand. In addition they confronted defeats within the two-match Take a look at leg and the three-match T20I sequence in opposition to the Black Caps. Moreover, in January 2023, Sri Lanka have been defeated 3-0 by India in a three-match ODI battle.
However, Afghanistan’s most up-to-date ODI sequence was in opposition to Sri Lanka in November 2022, the place they drew the sequence 1-1. They’d a profitable outing in opposition to Zimbabwe, successful the three-match ODI sequence 3-0 in June 2022. In March 2023, the Afghan facet displayed their energy by defeating Pakistan 2-1 in a three-match T20I sequence, securing their first-ever victory in opposition to their neighboring nation within the limited-overs format.
Key performers
Each Sri Lanka and Afghanistan possess a number of match-winners inside their respective squads. Lately, star batter Dimuth Karunaratne has been included in Sri Lanka’s squad. The 35-year-old is understood for his prowess in red-ball cricket and has the potential to adapt his abilities to the white-ball format as properly.
Equally, Matheesha Pathirana‘s inclusion within the squad is one other important growth because the 20-year-old has earned his call-up after delivering an impressive efficiency for the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) within the not too long ago concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Having secured his first title within the prestigious league, Pathirana might be desirous to make a robust affect within the upcoming sequence in opposition to Afghanistan.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the wicketkeeper-batsman, might be a participant to be careful for from Afghanistan. He impressed together with his performances for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within the IPL 2023. One other participant to keep watch over is the 18-year-old Noor Ahmad, who has made his mark on the worldwide stage. Noor performed a major function within the IPL 2023 for the Gujarat Titans (GT), serving to them attain the finals.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan ODI sequence schedule:
First ODI – June 02 at Mahinda Rajapaksa Worldwide Cricket Stadium, 10 AM IST/04:30 AM GMTSecond ODI – June 04 at Mahinda Rajapaksa Worldwide Cricket Stadium, 10 AM IST/04:30 AM GMTThird ODI – June 07 at Mahinda Rajapaksa Worldwide Cricket Stadium, 10 AM IST/04:30 AM GMT
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (vc & wk), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhail (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujib ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Abdul Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Ahmad Malik.Reserves: Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia ur Rahman Akbar
Broadcast and Streaming particulars:
India: Sony Sports activities Community, Sony LIVSri Lanka: Siyatha TV, Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube channel and SLBCRest of the World together with Afghanistan: ICC.television.
