Asia Cup 2023 SL vs AFG:  Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips And Match Preview

In a crucial Asia Cup 2023 encounter, Afghanistan faces Sri Lanka at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on September 5th. Sri Lanka, coming off a win, aims to secure a super four spot.

Lahore, September 5, 2023: The Asia Cup 2023 is inching closer to the super four stage, with only one group stage match remaining in Group B. This pivotal match will determine the two teams advancing from the group. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are set to lock horns in a high-stakes encounter at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Sri Lanka, having won their opening match against Bangladesh, need to ensure that if they lose, it is not by a significant margin. On the other hand, Afghanistan faces a must-win situation to secure a spot in the next round.

Match Details

• Match: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Match 6 of the Asia Cup 2023
• Match Date: September 5, 2023
• Time: 3:00 PM IST
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Head-to-Head Record

In their previous encounters, Afghanistan has won three matches, Sri Lanka has emerged victorious in six, and one game ended without a result, making it a head-to-head record of AFG (3) – SL (6).

Weather Report

The weather forecast for Lahore on Tuesday indicates hot and humid conditions, with a maximum temperature of 36°C and no chance of rain. The wind is expected to blow at around 11 km/h.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Lahore is known to be favorable to batsmen, offering little assistance to the bowlers. It’s a high-scoring ground, and the team winning the toss may opt to chase.

Probable XIs

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

Dream11 Fantasy Teams

Team 1:

• Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis, R Gurbaz
• Batters: C Asalanka, I Zadran, P Nissanka
• All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Dasun Shanaka, D de Silva, G Naib
• Bowlers: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, M Theekshana
• Captain First-Choice: R Gurbaz
• Captain Second-Choice: C Asalanka
• Vice-Captain First-Choice: D de Silva
• Vice-Captain Second-Choice: M Theekshana

Team 2:

• Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz
• Batters: D Karunaratne, C Asalanka, I Zadran, P Nissanka
• All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Dasun Shanaka, D de Silva, G Naib
• Bowlers: F Farooqi, M Theekshana
• Captain First-choice: I Zadran
• Captain Second-Choice: C Asalanka
• Vice-captain First-choice: P Nissanka
• Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Dasun Shanaka

Dream11 Prediction

This match promises to be an epic battle between two strong teams. However, given Sri Lanka’s recent form and their comprehensive win against Bangladesh, they are the favorites to clinch victory over Afghanistan in Tuesday’s clash.

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