Sri Lanka and Afghanistan produced a record-breaking game in Pallekele on Friday. Three batters scored centuries, including a double hundred from Pathum Nissanka, as he became the first Sri Lankan batter to touch this landmark. But eventually, Sri Lanka won the game by 42 runs.
The second game is scheduled to take place on Sunday at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka will look to win the second game, which will help them win the series as well. However, Afghanistan will be confident after they came close to a mammoth target in the first match. So it is expected to be another thrilling game.
SL vs AFG: Match Details
Date: 11 February, 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 02:30 pm I.S.T.
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
SL vs AFG: Live Streaming Details
The live telecast of the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will be available on Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD for Indian fans. You can also watch the game live on the Sony LIV mobile app.
SL vs AFG: Head-to-Head
The first ODI on Friday was the 13th time these two met in the 50-over format. Sri Lanka have won eight matches, while Afghanistan have four wins, and one game had no result.
SL vs AFG: Pitch Report
The pitch produced a high-scoring contest in the last game. That suggests that it is pretty flat and the bowlers don't have enough help from the pitch. Hence, the batters will enjoy themselves here, and batting second will be better.
SL vs AFG: Predicted XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
SL vs AFG: Dream11 Picks
Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, R Gurbaz
Batters: Avishka Fernando, Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Gulabdin Naib, Wanindu Hasaranga (Vice Captain), Azmatullah Omarzai (Captain)
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana
Dream11 Prediction: We will predict Sri Lanka to win the coming game as well because they have a better bowling attack that is suitable for the pitch in Pallekele.