• Match: World Cup 2023, 30th Match, AFG vs. SL
• Date: 30 Oct 2023, Monday
• Time: 02:30 PM (BD)
• Live Streaming (BD): BTV, GTV, T Sports, Rabbithole
• Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi’s team heavily relies on their opening batsmen. In the two games where Afghanistan emerged victorious, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran formed partnerships exceeding 100 runs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan in the tournament, amassing 224 runs in five games at an impressive average of 44.80 and a strike rate of 101.36. Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi have also shown good form with the bat.

The bowling unit for Afghanistan has operated cohesively, resulting in wickets being distributed among the bowlers. Although spin remains the strong suit of the team, seam bowlers like Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi have also performed reasonably well.

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka had a convincing victory over England in their previous encounter, securing an eight-wicket win in a largely one-sided match. Similarly, Afghanistan is coming off a morale-boosting eight-wicket triumph over Pakistan in their most recent game. As a result, the clash between these two confident teams promises to be an exciting contest.

Sadeera Samarawickrama has been the standout batsman for Sri Lanka in the tournament, amassing 295 runs in five matches at an impressive average of 98.33 and a strike rate of 106.50. He has notched up two half-centuries and one century, showcasing sublime form. While Kusal Mendis began the tournament strongly, he has somewhat faded in recent outings. Nevertheless, he has capably led the team in the absence of regular captain Dasun Shanaka.

Bowling has been Sri Lanka’s Achilles’ heel in the tournament, but they rose to the occasion against England, restricting Jos Buttler’s men to just 156 runs. This remarkable performance must have bolstered the morale of the relatively inexperienced bowling lineup, and they are likely to come out firing on all cylinders against the Afghan team.

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (Wicket-Keeper), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka.

Sri Lanka has been grappling with injuries during the 2023 Asia Cup, and this trend continues in the current tournament. Nonetheless, they have managed to regain their winning form, which is a significant confidence booster. We anticipate that Sri Lanka will have the necessary strength to overcome Afghanistan in Pune.

In four out of the seven ODIs played at this venue, the team batting second emerged victorious. Therefore, it is predicted that both captains may opt to field first in this game.

The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium in Pune is known for providing consistent pace and bounce, making it favorable for batting. A competitive or par score on this wicket is typically in the range of 320-350 runs.

The weather forecast for Monday afternoon indicates sunny and warm conditions, with some cloud cover expected later in the day. The humidity level is anticipated to significantly increase during the final third of the match.

Afghanistan is preparing for its second warm-up match after their initial encounter against South Africa was called off without a ball bowled. Afghanistan’s track record in World Cup matches hasn’t been stellar, with just one win out of 15 matches played in this prestigious tournament. Notably, this marks Afghanistan’s third appearance in the ODI World Cup.

Conversely, Sri Lanka had a less than ideal start to the tournament, suffering a defeat in their first warm-up match against Bangladesh. Despite being favored to win against Afghanistan, their bowlers couldn’t deliver their best performance, leading to an unexpected loss.

Afghanistan: Afghanistan’s historical performance in the ODI World Cup hasn’t been remarkable, but this time around, they are showcasing a stronger and more competitive team. Anticipations are high for an improved performance in this tournament, with their spin bowling unit standing out as a key strength.

Afghanistan boasts some of the world’s finest spin bowlers, particularly Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi. Rashid Khan’s experience in Indian conditions is extensive, having participated in numerous matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for different franchises. His recent IPL stint with the Gujarat Titans showcased his exceptional abilities.

Whenever the pitch favors spin bowlers, Rashid Khan is expected to shine in nearly every match. Mohammad Nabi is another seasoned bowler in Afghanistan’s squad who is well-versed in Indian playing conditions due to his IPL experience. These two bowlers are likely to play pivotal roles in Afghanistan.

The inclusion of Noor Ahmad adds depth to Afghanistan’s bowling unit. He too featured prominently in the recent IPL season and exhibited commendable performances. While Afghanistan’s batting order may not be as formidable as their bowling unit, they do have some hard-hitting players. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are among the standout batsmen in the squad, offering hope for strong performances in the upcoming matches.

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s journey in the World Cup got off to a disheartening commencement, marked by a seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh in their initial warm-up encounter. Having secured the toss, Sri Lanka made the decision to take the first turn at the crease. Their batting contingent displayed a praiseworthy performance, piling up a total of 263 runs before witnessing the entire lineup’s dismissal within 49.1 overs.

Pathum Nissanka emerged as the standout performer for Sri Lanka, top-scoring with 68 runs off 64 balls, embellished by eight boundaries and a powerful six. Dhananjaya de Silva was another batsman who made a valuable contribution, accumulating 55 runs from 79 balls, including two boundaries and a mighty six. Kusal Perera provided a quick boost with 34 runs from just 24 balls, featuring six boundaries, while Kusal Mendis added 22 runs.

Despite their competitive total, Sri Lanka’s fortunes took a turn for the worse due to a subpar performance by their bowling unit. They struggled to defend the target of 264 runs, with Bangladesh successfully chasing it down in 42 overs. Sri Lanka deployed seven bowlers in the match, but Dushan Hemantha was the most successful, claiming one wicket in his nine overs while conceding 45 runs. Lahiru Kumara also managed to secure a wicket but conceded 30 runs in six overs. Dunith Wellalage accounted for another wicket, while Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dhananjaya de Silva remained wicketless during the game.

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Pathum Nissanka

Cricket predictions point towards Sri Lanka as the favored team to secure victory in this match. Several factors contribute to Sri Lanka’s favorable position:

• Historical Dominance: Sri Lanka has won four out of their last five encounters against Afghanistan. This historical advantage boosts their confidence.
• Afghanistan’s Recent Performance: Afghanistan’s recent performances haven’t been particularly impressive, possibly affecting their form and confidence.
• Strong Record: Sri Lanka maintains a decent record when competing against Afghanistan, adding to their chances of success.
• Afghanistan’s Spin Bowlers: Afghanistan boasts some of the best spin bowlers in their squad, which can be a crucial asset.
• Losing Streak: Afghanistan has faced setbacks in their last six consecutive ODI matches, which may impact their morale and readiness.

Sri Lanka presents a well-rounded team with a robust batting order and bowling unit, significantly elevating their prospects of victory in today’s match. Let’s break down the chances of each team as follows:

Sri Lanka: They hold a 60% probability of clinching this match.
Afghanistan: Their chances are marked at 40% for securing a win.

Sri Lanka’s well-balanced composition and recent form have positioned them with a higher likelihood of emerging victorious in this encounter.

The coin toss will hold significant sway over the outcomes of each match in the ODI Cricket World Cup Warm-up 2023. Based on our toss prediction, the team that secures the toss victory is likely to opt for batting first, as the pitch’s behavior is anticipated to remain consistent throughout both innings.

The 8th encounter of the ODI Cricket World Cup Warm-up 2023 is set to unfold at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Our observations from prior matches held at this venue indicate that the pitch here is conducive to batting. It’s a somewhat slower track compared to others, offering advantages to spinners. Our expectation is that the surface will progressively slow down, making it more challenging for batting in this particular match. Achieving a score of 160 will indeed be a formidable task.

The weather outlook for Guwahati appears favorable for the upcoming cricket match. While there is a possibility of rain, we remain optimistic about a complete and uninterrupted contest.

• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium
• Location: Guwahati, India
• Inaugurated: 2012
• Seating Capacity: 40,000
• Also Known As Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium, Assam Cricket Association Stadium
• Playing Ends: Media End, Pavilion End
• Time Zone: UTC +05:30
• Home Team: Assam
• Floodlights: Available

The 2nd ODI match of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2022 is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 27th November 2022 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

Sri Lanka came to the first ODI match as a favorite team but they disappointed their fans and were on the losing side. They lost the toss and were asked to field first. The performance of their bowling unit was not very good. They leaked a total of 294 runs in 50 overs. They used seven bowlers in the previous match and W Hasaranga was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side who picked two wickets in ten overs against 42 runs. M Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dhananjaya Lakshan, and Kasun Rajitha picked one wicket each while Dhananjaya de Silva and the skipper, Dasun Shanaka were the bowlers who failed to pick any wicket. Lahiru Kumara leaked 54 runs in eight overs while Kasun Rajitha was charged with 56 runs in 10 overs.

The batting order of Sri Lanka is strong and experienced but they totally failed to give the best performance in the previous match and scored 234 runs while chasing the target of 295 runs. Their full team came back to the pavilion in just 38 overs. Pathum Nissanka was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side scoring 85 runs on 83 balls with the help of 10 boundaries. Wanindu Hasaranga was the other batter who put some big runs on the board. He scored 66 runs while he faced 46 balls and smashed 10 boundaries and two huge sixes. No other batter from their side could cross the figure of 20 runs. The skipper, Dasun Shanaka and Dhananjaya de Silva scored 16 runs each while Dinesh Chandimal could manage to score just 14 runs. Kusal Mendis had just one run to his name while Charith Asalanka could manage to score 10 runs.

Afghanistan gave an extraordinary performance in the first match of this tour of Sri Lanka. No one from us was expecting this kind of performance from Afghanistan. They won the toss and decided to bat first. Their batters proved this decision right and put a defendable total on the board. They scored a total of 295 runs in their 50 overs. Ibrahim Zadran was the most successful and the highest run-scorer from their side who scored the second century of his ODI career. He scored a total of 106 runs on 120 balls with the help of 11 boundaries. Rahmanullah Gurbaz also performed well and scored 53 runs. He faced 55 balls and smashed nine boundaries during his inning. Rahmat Shah was the other batter who put some runs on the board. He scored 52 runs while he faced 64 balls and smashed just two boundaries.

Najibullah Zadran scored 42 runs in the previous match on just 25 balls with the help of five boundaries and one huge six. Gulbadin Naib scored 22 runs. The performance of the bowling unit in Afghanistan was also good in the first ODI. They defended the target of 296 runs and send the full team of Sri Lanka back to the pavilion with a total of 234 runs in 38 overs. Almost all bowlers of Afghanistan performed well in the previous match. Fazalhaq Farooqi was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side with four wickets to his name in nine overs against 49 runs. Gulbadin Naib also had an outstanding performance with the ball and picked three wickets in eight overs while he was charged with 34 runs. Yamin Ahmadzai was the other bowler who had some wickets to his name. He picked up two wickets while he leaked 46 runs in just six overs. Rashid Khan also performed well and picked one wicket in eight overs against 40 runs. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi were the bowlers who failed to pick any wicket in the first ODI match.

Sri Lanka had played a total of 878 ODI matches with 400 wins to their name. They had lost 435 matches while their 38 matches ended with no result and 5 matches were tied.

Afghanistan had played 139 One Day Internationals. They had won 70 matches and lost 65 matches. Their 3 matches ended with no results and 1 match was tied.

Sri Lanka played 5 ODI matches against Afghanistan where they won 3 matches while Afghanistan won two matches.

As per our cricket match prediction, Sri Lanka is the favorite team to win this match. The reasons why Sri Lanka is a favorite team in this match, are mentioned below:

• Sri Lanka lost the first ODI match but they are still a strong team
• Fazalhaq Farooqi and Ibrahim Zadran are in good form for Afghanistan
• The bowling unit of Afghanistan is strong and experienced
• The batting order of Afghanistan performed well in the previous match

Sri Lanka has a strong batting order and bowling unit as compared to Afghanistan, so the winning chances of Sri Lanka for today’s match have been increased. The equation of winning the chances of both teams for today’s match is mentioned as under.

Sri Lanka has a 58% chance to win this match
Afghanistan has a 42% chance to win this match

The toss can play an important role in the decision of this match. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may elect to bat first.

The 2nd ODI match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is going to be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. The pitch at this stadium is excellent for batting. The boundaries at this venue are short and will bring the spinners into play. The pitch will continue to be good for batting throughout the match.

The weather forecast in Pallekele on match day is good. There are almost no chances of rain and we should have a full match.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.

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

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Date: Sunday, 27th November 2022
Time: 09:00 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL / 02:30 PM IST

• Stadium: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
• Location: Pallekele, Sri Lanka
• Capacity: 35000
• Dimensions: 80m long, 75m wide
• Ends: Hunnasgiriya End, Rikillagaskada End
• Time Zone: UTC +05:30
• Home to: Kandurata
• Floodlights: Yes
• Curator: Asitha Wijesinghe

• Total matches: 23
• Matches won batting first: 12
• Matches won bowling first: 8
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 168
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 149
• Highest total recorded: 263/3 (20 Ov) by AUS vs SL
• The lowest total recorded: 88/10 (16 Ov) by NZ vs SL
• The highest score chased: 178/2 (18.4 Ov) by PAK vs BAN
• The lowest score defended: 125/8 (20 Ov) by SL vs NZ

Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Ashen Bandara, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Dunith Wellalage.

The 32nd match of World Cup T20 2022 is scheduled to play between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka on Tuesday, 1st November 2022 at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Afghanistan has just one completed match against England while their next matches against New Zealand and Ireland were abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain even a toss was also not held. The Afghanistan team had not tested much in this tournament. The batting order of Afghanistan is very strong and experienced and is led by Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Najibullah, and the skipper, Mohammad Nabi. Rashid Khan can also bat well in the middle and last overs. They could manage to score just 112 runs and their full team came back to the pavilion in 19.4 overs. Ibrahim Zadran proved the highest run-scorer with 32 runs to his name on the same balls with the help of three boundaries and one huge six. Usman Ghani was the other batter who put some runs on the board. He scored 30 runs and smashed three boundaries during his inning.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 10 runs while Najibullah could manage to score just 13 runs. No other batter from their side could even enter into the double figure. Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman failed to open the account on the scoreboard. The bowling unit of Afghanistan is also experienced which is led by Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fareed Ahmad Malik, and Fazalhaq Farooqi but they failed to defend a low target on the board and leaked the target of 113 runs in 18.1 overs. Rashid Khan proved the most economical bowler from their side picking one wicket in four against just 17 runs. Mujeeb Ur Rahman also picked one wicket while he was charged with 22 runs in four overs. Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, and the skipper, Mohammad Nabi also picked one wicket each while Azmatullah Omarzai was the only bowler from their side who failed to pick any wicket.

Sri Lanka had lost two back-to-back important matches and their most recent defeat came against New Zealand with a huge margin of 65 runs. They lost the toss and were asked to field first. The bowlers of Sri Lanka had a good start and picked three early wickets of New Zealand on a total of just 15 runs but they failed to stop Glenn Phillips from scoring the runs. They leaked a total of 167 runs in 20 overs. Kasun Rajitha was the most successful bowler from their side who picked two wickets in four overs against 23 runs. W Hasaranga was the other bowler who performed well and picked one wicket in four overs while he was charged for 22 runs. M Theekshana, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Lahiru Kumara also picked one wicket each while C Karunaratne remained wicketless.

The batting order of Sri Lanka performed well in qualifier matches but had totally failed in both previous matches. They have some big names in their squad like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, and Dasun Shanaka but failed to chase the target of 168 runs and scored 102 runs. Their full team came back to the pavilion in 19.2 overs. Just two batters of Sri Lanka could enter into the double figure. The skipper, Dasun Shanaka was the highest run-scorer from their side with 35 runs to his name on 32 balls with the help of four boundaries and one huge six. Bhanuka Rajapaksa also performed well and scored 32 runs on 22 balls. He smashed three boundaries and two huge sixes during his inning. No other batter from their side could even enter into the double figure. Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Maheesh Theekshana failed to open the account on the scoreboard while Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Lahiru Kumara scored just four runs each.

Afghanistan had played three matches against Sri Lanka where they won just one match while Sri Lanka won two matches.

Afghanistan is a strong team compared to Sri Lanka, at least on paper. According to our cricket match prediction, Afghanistan is the favorite team who will win this match. There are many factors that make Afghanistan a favorite team to win this match. Some of the key factors are mentioned as under:

• Afghanistan has some best hitters of T20 cricket in their squad
• Mohammad Nabi and Rashed Khan can destroy the batting order of Sri Lanka
• The bowling unit of Sri Lanka is also strong and experienced
• The batting order of Sri Lanka totally collapsed in the previous match

Afghanistan is full of experienced and young players in the t20 format. The batting order of this team is also strong and some well-known hitters of the t20 format are part of the squad of this team, so the winning chances of today’s match against Afghanistan have been increased. The equation of who will win today’s cricket match prediction and who will win the cricket match today is mentioned as under.

Afghanistan has a 52% chance to win this match
Sri Lanka has a 48% chance to win this match

The toss is playing an important role in the decision of all games of World Cup T20. Having a good total on the board is always a big advantage in these kinds of big matches. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may choose to field first.

The 32nd match of World Cup T20 2022 is going to be held at The Gabba, Brisbane. We had observed in the previous matches played here that the pitch here at this venue is good for batting. The pitch is bouncy and fast and run-scoring is not much easy in early and middle overs. We are hoping that the surface is bound to get slower and be a bit more difficult for batting in this match. A score of 170 is going to be tough to chase.

The weather forecast in Brisbane is predicting some clouds around on match day and the weather forecast is also predicting some chances of rain but we are hoping for a full and uninterrupted match.

Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.

Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Kusal Mendis
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai, Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mohammad Nabi, Dasun Shanaka , Rashid Khan, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshan, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Date: Tuesday, 1st November 2022
Time: 04:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL / 09:30 PM IST

• Stadium: The Gabba
• Location: Brisbane, Afghanistan
• Opened: 1895
• Capacity: 42000 (approx)
• Known as: The Gabba
• Dimensions: 170.6m long, 149.9m wide
• Ends: Stanley Street End, Vulture Street End
• Time Zone: UTC +10:00
• Home to: Queensland, Brisbane Heat
• Pony Racing, Rugby League, Soccer
• Floodlights: Yes
• Curator: Kevin Mitchell Jnr

• Total matches: 7
• Matches won batting first: 5
• Matches won bowling first: 2
• Average 1st Inns scores: 165
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 145
• Highest total recorded: 209/3 (20 Ov) by AUS vs RSA
• The lowest total recorded: 114/10 (18.3 Ov) by RSA vs AUS
• The highest score chased: 161/4 (18.5 Ov) by AUS vs RSA
• The lowest score defended: 150/7 (20 Ov) by BAN vs ZIM

Mohammad Nabi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Qais Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Usman Ghani, Mohammad Saleem Safi.