Cricket Prediction | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | 3rd T20I | Feb 21– Will AFG be ready for the third whitewash in a row? 

SL vs AFG Match Analysis

When Sri Lanka and Afghanistan play in the final Twenty20 International on February 21, Sri Lanka will try to win handily. The game at the Dambulla International Stadium is set to start at 7:00 PM IST.

In the second Twenty20 International, Sri Lanka trounced Afghanistan by 72 runs, extending their winning streak in the series. When they batted first, the hosts set a lofty goal of 187. Afghanistan failed miserably in the chase, finally being bowled out for just 115 runs.

The way things have worked out for them, Sri Lanka will be happy, but the Afghans will be unhappy. They are a very good team in white-ball events, but Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s dismal form along with the loss of Rashid and Mujeeb has severely damaged the team.

SL vs AFG Team Preview & Squads

Sri Lanka

After winning the Twenty20 International series, Sri Lanka is anticipated to alter their starting lineup a little. Kusal Perera, Dilshan Mudushanka, and Akila Dananjaya might all be included in the playing eleven.

Despite his impressive 25 off 11 balls in the second Twenty20 International, Pathum Nissanka was removed by Omarzai. Nissanka has been playing well; during the ODI series, she scored two hundred and fifty. We can trust him to do well.

Kusal Perera intends to carry on with his ILT20 performance for Sri Lanka. The left-hander had an incredible run and was crucial to MI Emirates’ victory in the competition. In the ILT20, Perera scored more than 300 runs.

This Sri Lankan team is built around him. In the opening match, Hasaranga got 67 points and claimed a wicket. He made 22 in 9 balls and took two wickets for 19 runs in the second game.

Sri Lanka Squads

Sri Lanka Squads

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

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a squad that fights back until the very end, so they will be dissatisfied with how the series went for them. To close the series on a positive note, the Afghans will be trying to win the last game. They’ll likely deploy the same squad.

Although Rahmanullah Gurbaz hasn’t scored enough runs to help the team, Afghanistan’s batting has struggled as a whole. The last time the batter played well was quite some time ago. Although he is going through a hard period, he is eager to overcome the bad form by scoring runs in the last game.

Afghanistan’s most reliable batter has been Zadran. In the Test match, he scored 100 runs, while in the ODI series, he scored 50. His first T20I score was 67. In the decisive match, Afghanistan will rely heavily on him.

Azmatullah Omarzai has the potential to revolutionize Afghanistan. He boasts qualities that can help the side win the game and is a reliable hitter and bowler.

Afghanistan Squads

Afghanistan Squads

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

SL vs AFG outfield report

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Dambulla

Due mostly to the dew, the captain who wins the toss in both games has chosen to bowl. Afghanistan will likely attempt to bowl first, while Sri Lanka may try to bat first instead.

There will be a 54 percent humidity level and a temperature range of 32 to 21 degrees. Although rain is expected in Dambulla on game day, there should be clear skies when play begins.

When the ball is new, the pitch will favor the pacers in the first few overs, but as it ages, spinners may find some purchase. It will be an excellent batting wicket anyhow.

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

With four victories to Afghanistan’s one in the five T20 cricket matchups between the two teams, the Islanders hold a slight advantage.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sri Lanka

Player of the Match

• Sri Lanka – Sadeera Samarawickrama

Most runs

• Sri Lanka – Sadeera Samarawickrama
• Afghanistan – Karim Janat

Most wickets

• Sri Lanka – Angelo Mathews
• Afghanistan – Mohammad Nabi

Most sixes

• Sri Lanka – Sadeera Samarawickrama
• Afghanistan – Karim Janat

Team Scores Batting First

• Sri Lanka – 150+
• Afghanistan – 140+

According to cricket analysts, Sri Lanka has a 67.3% chance of winning.

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