Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Super 12, T20 World Cup - Match Preview, Cricket Match Prediction, Where To Watch, Probable XI And Fantasy XI Tips

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Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will square off against each other in the 32nd match of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, November 01.

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SL vs AFG: Match Preview:

Sri Lanka had suffered a defeat by a huge margin of 65 runs at the hands of New Zealand in the last match.
Sri Lanka's top order collapsed early in this match which was the main reason of team was not able to put a big total on board. 

Top-order batsmen could score only 8 runs and lost 4 wickets while chasing the target of 166 runs, the team could score only 102 runs. 

Kusal Mendis is currently standing as the leading run-getter of the tournament and also for the Lankan side as he has scored 180 runs in six matches. Nissanka is the second-best batter with 137 runs in 5 matches.

Sri Lankan bowlers showed intent against New Zealand and bowled in control. Kasun Rajitha took 2 wickets, Maheesh Thikshana, Dhananjay de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga and Lahiru Kumara took one wicket each. 

Dhananjay de Silva is has taken 10 wickets in the tournament so far, while Mahesh Thekshana has taken 9 wickets in his name.

The tournament has not been special for Afghanistan as their last two matches were washed out due to rain, while in the first match they had to face defeat against England.

In this match, Ibrahim Jadan scored the highest 32 runs, while Usman Ghani also scored 30 runs. But the team's middle order crumpled badly, due to which the Afghan team was reduced to 112 runs.

However, Afghan bowlers have been is top-class form and they are the strength of the team.

While defending the target of 113 against England, Fazlhaq Farooqui, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, Farid Ahmed, and Mohammad Nabi took a wicket each.

In front of sharp Afghan bowling, it took 18.1 overs for the star-studded English team to achieve the small target.

SL vs AFG: Match Details

• Date – Tuesday, November 01, 2022
• Time – 09:30 AM IST
• Venue – The Gabba, Brisbane

Match Prediction: Today's Match Prediction? SL vs AFG

Sri Lanka will be open as the favorites in the clash against Afghanistan.

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head:

• Total: 03
• Sri Lanka: 02
• Afghanistan: 01

SL vs AFG: Where to Watch?

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match will be streamed on the Star Sports network on TV, and Hotstar (OTT) for Indian viewers. 

SL vs AFG Team News:

Both teams are likely to go with the same combination of players against each other.

SL vs AFG Probable Playing XI:

• Afghanistan: Zazai, Rehmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammed Nabi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb, Fareed Ahmad, FazalHaq Farooqi
• Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha

SL vs AFG Fantasy XI:

• Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis, Rehmanullah Gurbaz
• Batter: Pathum Nissanka, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran 
• All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Omarzai
• Bowler: Rashid Khan, Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha 

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*. This fantasy XI is based on the understanding, analysis, knowledge, and instinct of the writer. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.