Cricket Prediction | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | 2nd T20I | Feb 19 – Will the visitors make a change after losing the first match of the T20I series? 

SL vs AFG Match Analysis

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will play their second Twenty20 International on Monday. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST at the Dambulla International Stadium.

After defeating Afghanistan by four runs in the opening Twenty20 International, Sri Lanka assumed a 1-0 lead in the series. Afghanistan was completely in control, needing 14 runs in 12 balls and having three wickets in hand. However, Matheesha Pathirana played an amazing last over, giving up just three runs and taking two wickets to swing the match Sri Lanka’s way.

Afghanistan bowled out Sri Lanka for 160 after playing excellent ball control. But when the game slid out of their hands, none of the batters, save Ibrahim Zadran, displayed any intent.

SL vs AFG Team Preview & Squads

Sri Lanka

Since Sri Lanka is a well-established nation, it seems exceedingly improbable that the winning combination will alter. Fringe players may be considered after they win the series, but for the time being, they should only consider the winning lineup.

Pathum Nissanka was removed after just six overs in the first Twenty20 International, but he made a remarkable comeback in the One-Day International series, where he also smashed a double century. He’ll also be hoping for a strong performance in the T20I series.

Perhaps the greatest T20 player Sri Lanka has ever seen is Wanindu Hasaranga. He can change speeds effortlessly and is a strong hitter as well as a champion bowler. To help Sri Lanka win the match, Hasaranga bowled a spell of 1-20 and scored a vital 67 runs.

Sri Lanka has a true match-winner in Matheesha Pathirana. Pathirana bowled a three-run last over and took two wickets to turn the tide of the match in Sri Lanka’s favor. He finished the match with four wickets overall.

Sri Lanka Squads

Sri Lanka Squads

Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Dasun Shanaka, Binura Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Matheesha Pathirana

Afghanistan

Afghanistan also won’t be eager to switch up the lineup until there is a risk of injury. With their strongest lineup, the club would be taking on a must-win scenario.

Afghanistan is becoming increasingly concerned about Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s form. Afghanistan’s chances have been harmed by the great hitter, who has always contributed to the team’s victories. Afghanistan will need to orchestrate a turnaround, and the hitter needs to step up.

Afghanistan’s most reliable hitter in all formats has been Ibrahim Zadran. He got a century in the Test match and has been outstanding on the Sri Lankan tour. Along with his fifty in the ODI series, he also made a heroic 67 in the opening T20I.

In the opening Twenty20 International, Fazalhaq Farooqi shocked Sri Lanka with a three-wicket haul, continuing his ILT20 form. The left-arm seamer is looking forward to another successful trip.

Afghanistan Squads

Afghanistan Squads

Ibrahim Zadran (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Naveen ul Haq, Karim Janat, Noor Ahmed, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmed

SL vs AFG outfield report

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Since batting in the second innings is somewhat easier, the captain who wins the toss would choose to chase.

The morning is expected to bring isolated thunderstorms, but the evening should be clear. It will be mostly cloudy and about 23 degrees.

Fast bowlers won’t find much on this surface, but as the ball ages, spinners will find a way to get a hold and turn it. The Pacers will need to use their variations to fool the batters and bowl in tight lines.

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the five occasions these teams have met in T20 cricket history, the Islanders have a narrow lead with four wins to Afghanistan’s one.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sri Lanka

Player of the Match

• Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka

Most runs

• Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
• Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Most wickets

• Sri Lanka – Matheesha Pathirana
• Afghanistan – Fazalhaq Farooqi

Most sixes

• Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
• Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Team Scores Batting First

• Sri Lanka – 150+
• Afghanistan – 140+

According to cricket analysts, Sri Lanka has a 62% chance of winning.

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