3rd ODI of the Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 has Sri Lanka taking on Afghanistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 14th February at 02:30 PM IST.
SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan), 3rd ODI - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI
Date: 14th February, 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan), 3rd ODI Preview
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have played 2 matches in the series, with Sri Lanka winning all the games played so far.
In their previous encounter in this series, Charith Asalanka was the Man of the Match and Wanindu Hasaranga scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 158 match fantasy points while Azmatullah Omarzai topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 90 match fantasy points.
SL vs AFG, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 247 runs. The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
The temperature is expected to be around 31°C with 46% humidity. 4.16 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 14 matches played between these 2 teams, Sri Lanka's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 407 | 101.8 | 0 | - | 18, 210, 73, 90, 16 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 160 | 40 | 0 | - | 61, 16, 66, 17, 0 | - |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 222 | 55.5 | 0 | - | 54, 4, 15, 129, 20 | - |
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Pathum Nissanka has scored 407 runs at an average of 101.8 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Kusal Mendis has scored 61, 16, 66, 17 and 0 runs averaging 40 per match.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Ibrahim Zadran has scored 54, 4, 15, 129 and 20 runs averaging 55.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asitha Fernando | 5 | 1 | - | 8 | 14.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 3, 2, 1, 0 |
| Pramod Madushan | 4 | 10 | - | 6 | 20 | 0, 0, 9, 0, 1 | 1, 4, 0, 1, 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 3 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 25.6 | 0, 1, 19, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 2 |
- Asitha Madusanka Fernando
Asitha Fernando can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recent 5 matches, Asitha Fernando has taken 2, 3, 2, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 14.3. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 2, 1, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue as in the last 5 matches Asitha Fernando played here, he has taken 10 wickets.
- Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage
Pramod Madushan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 4 matches, Pramod Madushan has taken 6 wickets at an average of 20. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 and 4 wickets in recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the last 4 matches Pramod Madushan played here, he has taken 1, 4, 1, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player bowls leg-break and in the last 3 matches, Qais Ahmad has taken 1, 0, 0, 2 and 2 wickets at an average of 25.6. He has been successful against this team, taking 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 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 7, 3 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 154 | 77 | 3 | 37 | 0, 3, 0, 149, 2 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 139 | 46.3 | 1 | 82 | 0, 1, 0, 136, 2 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, Wanindu Hasaranga has scored 14 runs at an average of 14 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 14 wickets at an average of 10 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 4, 0, 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches. Wanindu Hasaranga has a good record at this venue as in the recent 4 matches he played here, he has taken 0, 4, 0, 2 and 0 wickets.
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Azmatullah Omarzai is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 0, 3, 0, 149 and 2 runs at an average of 77 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai has a good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 0, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 3, 0, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Mohammad Nabi is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 1, 0, 136 and 2 runs averaging 46.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. Mohammad Nabi has been successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets.
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 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 7, 3 |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 104 | 104 | 0 | - | 97, 7, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 160 | 40 | 0 | - | 61, 16, 66, 17, 0 | - |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 154 | 77 | 3 | 37 | 0, 3, 0, 149, 2 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rahmat Shah | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 0 | - | 63, 7, 32, 38, 26 | - |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 222 | 55.5 | 0 | - | 54, 4, 15, 129, 20 | - |
The top point-getters for Sri Lanka are Wanindu Hasaranga with 158 match fantasy points, Charith Asalanka with 122 match fantasy points and Kusal Mendis with 93 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Afghanistan are Azmatullah Omarzai with 90 match fantasy points, Rahmat Shah with 86 match fantasy points and Ibrahim Zadran with 76 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 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 7, 3 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 407 | 101.8 | 0 | - | 18, 210, 73, 90, 16 | - |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 154 | 77 | 3 | 37 | 0, 3, 0, 149, 2 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 160 | 40 | 0 | - | 61, 16, 66, 17, 0 | - |
| Asitha Fernando | 5 | 1 | - | 8 | 14.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 3, 2, 1, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Wanindu Hasaranga has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 14 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 14 wickets at an average of 10 per match. He has been successful against this team, taking 0, 4, 0, 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches. This player has been successful at this venue as in the last 4 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here, he has taken 0, 4, 0, 2 and 0 wickets.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Pathum Nissanka has scored 18, 210, 73, 90 and 16 runs averaging 101.8 per match.
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 0, 3, 0, 149 and 2 runs averaging 77 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 0, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Kusal Mendis is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 61, 16, 66, 17 and 0 runs averaging 40 per match.
- Asitha Madusanka Fernando
Asitha Fernando can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Asitha Fernando bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 2, 3, 2, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 14.3. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2, 1, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches. Asitha Fernando has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 5 matches he played here, he has taken 2, 1, 5, 0 and 2 wickets.
SL vs AFG Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Shevon Daniel.
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Bilal Sami and Naveed Zadran.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batter: Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad and Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
Vice-Captain: Asitha Fernando
Photo credit: Alamy
