The first T20 game between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan had a seesaw result. It went both ways, but in the end, Sri Lanka were too good to hold their nerves to clinch a win by four runs. That win gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series.
Moving on, it is time for the second game. Both teams will play the second T20 on February 19 (Monday) at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Another win will help the hosts bag all three series on this tour, which will be the best result for them. But Afghanistan will look to bounce back.
SL vs AFG: Match Details
Date: 19 February, 2024 (Monday)
Time: 07:00 pm I.S.T.
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium
SL vs AFG: Live Streaming Details
The second T20 will be available live on the Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD networks on TV. Meanwhile, fans can enjoy the live stream on the Sony Liv mobile app or FanCode app, or website.
SL vs AFG: Head-to-Head
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have faced off against each other five times in T20 international history. The H2H record favours Sri Lanka as they have four matches, while Afghanistan won only one.
SL vs AFG: Pitch Report
It is the same pitch that was used in the first game. The ball was not coming properly onto the bat, and it was not easy to hit big sixes. Bowlers will be in the game all the time, while batters need to take up the challenge.
SL vs AFG: Predicted XIs
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dhanjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Patirana, Binura Fernando
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq
SL vs AFG: Fantasy Picks
Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga (Vice Captain), Azmatullah Omarzai (Captain), Dhanjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen-ul-Haq
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Dream11 Prediction: Sri Lanka have not lost a single game on this tour which makes them favorites to win and we back Sri Lanka to beat Afghanistan in the coming match.