2nd T20I of Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024 will be played between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan (SL vs AFG) at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri on 19th February at 07:00 PM IST.
SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan), 2nd T20I - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I
Date: 19th February, 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri
SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan), 2nd T20I Preview
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have played 1 match in the series, with Sri Lanka winning all the games played so far.
In the first game of this series, Matheesha Pathirana was the Man of the Match and Matheesha Pathirana scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 152 match fantasy points while Ibrahim Zadran topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 105 match fantasy points.
SL vs AFG, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches is 155 runs.
Weather Report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri
The temperature will hover around 24°C and humidity is expected to be around 91%. 2.99 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
SL vs AFG, Head-to-Head
In the 6 matches played between these 2 teams, Sri Lanka's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 72 | 72 | 3 | 22 | 6, 0, 0, 66, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 0 | - | 13, 15, 0, 4, 9 | - |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 0 | - | 25, 16, 9, 36, 13 | - |
- Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is a batter with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 6, 0, 0, 66 and 0 runs averaging 72 per match. Angelo Mathews is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 22 per match. He has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 41 runs averaging 8.2 per match.
- Wedagedara Sadeera Rashen Samarawickrama
Sadeera Samarawickrama is a wicket-keeper with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 99 runs averaging 19.8 per match.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 3, 0, 4, 1, 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | - | 0, 7, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 82 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Fazalhaq Farooqi has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 9.8. Fazalhaq Farooqi has done well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 0, 0 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad is a bowler with an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a leg-break bowler and this player has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a bowler with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Maheesh Theekshana bowls off-break and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket. This player has been successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 75 | 37.5 | 4 | 16.3 | 67, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 2 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 17 | 24, 0, 15, 40, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | - | 16, 0, 13, 0, 12 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 75 runs averaging 37.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets. Wanindu Hasaranga has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 3, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches. He has a good record at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an all-rounder with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Dhananjaya de Silva is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 79 runs at an average of 39.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. Dhananjaya de Silva has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Gulbadin Naib has scored 16, 0, 13, 0 and 12 runs averaging 13.7 per match. He has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 3, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 75 | 37.5 | 4 | 16.3 | 67, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 2 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 148 | 37 | 0 | - | 67, 11, 12, 50, 8 | - |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 3, 0, 4, 1, 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 22 | 0, 2, 3, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 4 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 8.5 | 6, 0, 0, 11, 10 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 17 | 24, 0, 15, 40, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Sri Lanka are Wanindu Hasaranga with 143 match fantasy points, Dasun Shanaka with 69 match fantasy points and Dhananjaya de Silva with 42 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Afghanistan are Ibrahim Zadran with 105 match fantasy points, Fazalhaq Farooqi with 85 match fantasy points and Azmatullah Omarzai with 72 match fantasy points.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 75 | 37.5 | 4 | 16.3 | 67, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 2 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 17 | 24, 0, 15, 40, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 72 | 72 | 3 | 22 | 6, 0, 0, 66, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | - | 16, 0, 13, 0, 12 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 3, 0, 4, 1, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 67, 0, 0, 8 and 0 runs at an average of 37.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 1, 1, 0 and 2 wickets. Wanindu Hasaranga has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 3, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Dhananjaya de Silva has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 79 runs at an average of 39.5 per match. Dhananjaya de Silva is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 17 per match. He has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is a batter with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Angelo Mathews has scored 72 runs averaging 72 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 22 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is an all-rounder with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Gulbadin Naib is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 41 runs averaging 13.7 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 3, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Fazalhaq Farooqi has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 3, 0, 4, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 9.8. Fazalhaq Farooqi has a good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 0, 0 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
SL vs AFG Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana.
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Wafadar Momand, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Noor Ahmad.
SL vs AFG Possible Playing XI
Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing XI: Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis.
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing XI: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad, Qais Ahmad, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Karim Janat.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Kusal Mendis
Batter: Hazratullah Zazai
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews and Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Qais Ahmad, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Naveen-ul-Haq
Captain: Sharafuddin Ashraf
Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis
Photo credit: Alamy
