Cricket World Cup 2023, AFG vs SL: Afghanistan won by 7 wickets

Two Asian teams will face each other on the 30^th at Pune. Both teams are bringing top notch form to this match as unstoppable Afghanistan will face Sri Lanka. It will be an important game in the context of the top 4. Here are all the details and information about the match you need to know.

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 30th Match Details

Date – 30 October 2023

Time – 2:00 PM IST

Venue – Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Toss – Afghanistan won the toss and opt to bowl

SL – 241 (49.3)
AFG – 242/3 (45.2)

Key players

Here are 5 players of Sri Lanka to watch out for.

1. Kusal Mendis – a senior and experienced player on whom the whole batting of the Sri Lankan team will rely.
2. Dhananjaya De Silva – a spin all-rounder who can also play aggressively and big shorts.
3. Dunith Wellalage – a very young and exceptional talent produced by Sri Lanka who was outstanding in the Asia Cup.
4. Maheesh Theekshana – he will play the role of the main spinner in the team and with his experience of IPL in Indian conditions he will play an important part.
5. Madhushanka Dilshan – there are a lot of aspirations from this young bowling talent who is among the highest wicket-takers in the World Cup 2023.

Here are 5 players of Afghanistan to watch out for.

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz – a very dangerous opening batsman who can destroy any bowling lineup.
2. Mohammad Nabi – an experienced all-rounder who can play the role of a finisher.
3. Rashid Khan – a very well-known star in world cricket who has always been a big threat to any opposition.
4. Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Mujeeb Ur Rahman is another spinner who can play a crucial role for Afghanistan in this tournament.
5. Noor Ahmed – Afghanistan is blessed with quality spinners and Noor Ahmed is one of them.

Dream 11

Combined strongest playing 11 of the match can be.

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
2. Pathum Nissanka
3. Kusal Mendis
4. Sadeera Samarawickrama
5. Rahmat Shah
6. Mohammad Nabi
7. Angelo Matthews
8. Rashid Khan
9. Madhushanka Dilshan
10. Kasun Rajith
11. Naveen Ul Haq

Possible Playing 11s

Here is the possible playing 11 of Sri Lanka.

1. Kusal Perera
2. Pathum Nissanka
3. Kusal Mendis (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
4. Sadeera Samarawickrama
5. Charith Asalanka
6. Angelo Matthews
7. Dhananjaya De Silva
8. Dunith Wellalage
9. Maheesh Theekshana
10. Kasun Rajitha
11. Madhushanka Dilshan

Here is the possible playing 11 of Afghanistan.

1. Ibrahim Zadran
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
3. Rahmat Shah
4. Hasmatullah Shahidi (Captain)
5. Najibullah Zadran
6. Mohammad Nabi
7. Rashid Khan
8. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
9. Naveen Ul Haq
10. Fazalhaq Farooqi
11. Noor Ahmed

Head-to-Head

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka played 11 ODI matches against each other where Sri Lanka won 7 and Afghanistan won 3.