Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 30th Match ICC World Cup 2023 - Match Preview, Prediction
In Match 30 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are set to clash in a face-off at Pune on Monday. Both teams have secured two wins each, accumulating four points on the tournament table. Their sights are firmly set on securing a place in the top four, a goal that remains well within their grasp at this stage.
Afghanistan recently clinched victories against England by 69 runs and Pakistan by 8 wickets in their last three games. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka emerged victorious against England by 8 wickets and the Netherlands by 5 wickets, with 10 balls to spare. Join us as we delve into a preview of this day-night match, scheduled to commence at 14:00 local time at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Cricket Stadium.
Afghanistan's impressive triumph over Pakistan not only saw them win the match, but they did so with plenty of wickets to spare, leaving their strong batting lineup relatively untapped. Having already defeated both England and Pakistan in the competition, they perceive Sri Lanka as another team they can overcome. Nevertheless, they must continue to deliver their best performance to secure a third win in four matches.
Sri Lanka faced a series of injuries during the 2023 Asia Cup and have continued to grapple with this issue in the ongoing tournament. However, they have returned to their winning ways, which is sure to bolster their confidence. We anticipate that they possess the necessary strength to outmatch Afghanistan in Pune.
Afghanistan's impressive triumph over Pakistan not only saw them win the match, but they did so with plenty of wickets to spare, leaving their strong batting lineup relatively untapped. Having already defeated both England and Pakistan in the competition, they perceive Sri Lanka as another team they can overcome. Nevertheless, they must continue to deliver their best performance to secure a third win in four matches.
Sri Lanka faced a series of injuries during the 2023 Asia Cup and have continued to grapple with this issue in the ongoing tournament. However, they have returned to their winning ways, which is sure to bolster their confidence. We anticipate that they possess the necessary strength to outmatch Afghanistan in Pune.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara
