Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, ICC WC 2023, Today Match Prediction 30 October 2023

AFG vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis

In-form Afghanistan will face Sri Lanka in the 30th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Monday.

With two victories out of five matches played, Afghanistan are currently lying at the bottom half of the league table. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi will be hoping that the side can continue their winning ways against Islanders.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka ed a morale-boosting win over England, courtesy excellent performances from Lahiru Kumara, Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama. With this result, Sri Lanka keep their playoff hopes alive in the competition.

Sri Lanka will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous two World Cup encounters (2015,2019) against Afghanistan.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AFG

W L W L L

PAK

282/7 in 50.0 5.64

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Afghanistan won by 8 wickets 23 Oct 2023

AFG

286/2 in 49.0 5.84

NZ

288/6 in 50.0 5.76

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New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 149 runs 18 Oct 2023

AFG

139/10 in 34.4 4.01

ENG

215/10 in 40.3 5.31

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Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs 15 Oct 2023

AFG

284/10 in 49.5 5.7

IND

273/2 in 35.0 7.8

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India beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets 11 Oct 2023

AFG

272/8 in 50.0 5.44

BAN

158/4 in 34.4 4.56

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Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets 07 Oct 2023

AFG

156/10 in 37.2 4.18

SL

W W L L L

ENG

156/10 in 33.2 4.68

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Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets 26 Oct 2023

SL

160/2 in 25.4 6.23

NED

262/10 in 49.4 5.27

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Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 5 wickets 21 Oct 2023

SL

263/5 in 48.2 5.44

AUS

215/5 in 35.2 6.09

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Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets 16 Oct 2023

SL

209/10 in 43.3 4.8

PAK

345/4 in 48.2 7.14

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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets 10 Oct 2023

SL

344/9 in 50.0 6.88

RSA

428/5 in 50.0 8.56

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South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs 07 Oct 2023

SL

326/10 in 44.5 7.27

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Afghanistan Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, experienced Rahmat Shah and all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Ibrahim Zadran was the star of the show for Afghanistan with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 87 off 113 balls with the help of ten boundaries. He was well ed by Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who chipped in with 65 runs off 53 balls with the help of nine boundaries and one six.

Besides Zadran and Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah found form with the bat for Afghanistan and smashed unbeaten 77 off 84 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes. He was well ed by skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored 48 not out off 45 balls with the help of four boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Naveen Ul Haq, Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm chinaman Noor Ahmad was the pick of the bowlers for Afghanistan. In his debut World Cup match, Noor Ahmad claimed three wickets and conceded 49 runs in his full quota of overs.

Besides Ahmad, pacer Naveen Ul Haq conceded 52 runs and picked up two wickets.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen ul Haq

Sri Lanka Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of veteran opener Kusal Perera, captain Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Matthews and Charith Asalanka to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match against England, opener Pathum Nissanka played well for Sri Lanka and finished the innings with the top-score of 77 not out off 83 balls with the help of seven fours and two sixes. He was well ed by Sadeera Samarawickrama, who scored a splendid 65 not out off 54 balls with the help of seven fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Angelo Matthews, and Maheesh Theekshana to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Lahiru Kumara was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka and claimed 3 for 35 in his seven overs.Besides Kumara, Kasun Rajitha and Angelo Matthews bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:

Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:

Maheesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Angelo Mathews

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will favor the batting units. The spinners will have a pivotal role in the outcome of the match. The weather forecast for Monday’s match is going to be sunny with humidity around 35%.

AFG vs SL Pitch Report

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is going to host the 30th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The average first innings score at Pune is around 300 runs.