AFG vs SL Dream11 Prediction, H2H Records, Pitch Report, Fantasy Picks For World Cup 2023 30TH Match
Check out complete analysis of head to head records, pitch report, match prediction, fantasy picks and more for Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023.
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The 30th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 will be played on Monday, October 30 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Afghanistan (AFG) will face Sri Lanka (SL). Both teams have achieved a two-out-of-five win record in the tournament thus far.
In the last match, Afghanistan faced Pakistan and successfully chased down the target of 283 runs in 49 overs while holding eight wickets in hand. In this match, World Cup rookie Noor Ahmed took three wickets while conceding 49 runs in ten overs. Their opening partnership of 130 runs provided Afghanistan with the necessary impetus. They gained the upper hand in the pursuit of the target and emerged victorious in 49 overs.
In their final match, Sri Lanka emerged victorious by eight wickets over England subsequent to chasing down an inadequate target of 157 runs in 25.4 overs. Lahiru Kumara, who took three wickets for 35 runs in seven overs, was the England bowlers' preferred target. Both Kasun Rajitha and Angelo Mathews captured two wickets. Pathum Nissanka amassed 77 runs off 83 deliveries, while Sadeera Samarawickrama amassed 65 runs off 54 balls without being dismissed.
During training, Lahiru Kumara suffered a left quadriceps injury that has rendered him ineligible for participation in the tournament. Kumara has been substituted for Dushmantha Chameera in the Sri Lankan squad.
AFG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Pitch Report
For the batters, the pitch in this contest is anticipated to be extremely favorable. The average first innings total in the previous five matches played at this venue was a considerable 304 runs. Depending on the circumstances, the team that prevails in the coin may choose to commence play.
| Last ODI Match | 19/10/2023 |
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 5 (62.50%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 3 (37.50%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 4 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 3 (37.50%) |
AFG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Head To Head Records
| Teams | Matches Won |
| AFG | 3 |
| SL | 7 |
AFG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Playing XI
Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
AFG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Kusal Mendis: Thus far, he has scored 229 runs at a strikeout rate of 142.23 and an average of 45.80 over five innings. Three half-centuries have been amassed by Mendis in his last five ODI appearances against Afghanistan.
Ibrahim Zadran: The previous match, which was against Pakistan, he claimed the Player of the Match award with 87 runs off 113 deliveries.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Thus far, he has amassed the most runs scored for Afghanistan. In five contests, he has scored 224 runs at a strikeout rate of 101.35 and an average of 44.80.
Rashid Khan: In five contests, he has captured six wickets at a strike rate of 46.50, an economy of 4.86, and an average of 37.66. His 100th ODI appearance will be against Afghanistan.
Mohammad Nabi: His greatest bowling performance in ODIs has come against Sri Lanka. Nabi has amassed 41 runs and claimed three wickets during this World Cup.
Pathum Nissanka: Thus far, he has amassed the second-most runs scored for Sri Lanka. In five contests, he has scored 243 runs at a strikeout percentage of 91.35 and an average of 60.75.
Kasun Rajitha: He has been one of Sri Lanka's most effective ball-players. In just three matches, he has captured seven wickets at a strike rate of 22.28, an economy of 6.76, and an average of 25.14.
Angelo Mathews: In the previous match, he bowled five overs and secured two wickets for a mere fourteen runs. In this match, he will undoubtedly make an impact with the bat.
