Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are poised for a gripping encounter in the inaugural One Day International (ODI) of their three-match series, scheduled to take place at the renowned Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday, February 9.
The clash between these two teams is anticipated to deliver an exhilarating contest with an intense battle on the cards as each side boasts world-class players. Kusal Mendis will lead the Sri Lankan team, while Hashmatullah Shahidi retains his role as the captain for Afghanistan.
In the head-to-head encounters, both teams have crossed paths 12 times, with Sri Lanka emerging victorious on seven occasions, Afghanistan on four, and one match concluding without a result. The stakes are high for both teams, as they are determined to secure a win in this upcoming contest.
SL vs AFG, Probable Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk/c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akila Dananjaya, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana , Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah (vc), Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Riaz Hassan, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
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