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Sri Lanka will take on Afghanistan in the second ODI in Hambantota, aiming to make a comeback and level the three-match series. The hosts lost the first match by six wickets as Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan displayed an all-round game to rout the islanders. All eyes will be on young and rising talent Ibrahim Zadran who has become a run-scoring machine for Afghanistan. In only 9 ODIs, he has scored 530 runs at an average of 66.25 and a strike rate of almost 90. Ibrahim played a match-winning knock of 98 runs to help his team chase down 269 runs in 47 overs. On the way to his 98, Ibrahim also achieved several records, one of them being the fastest to reach 500 runs, surpassing India’s Shubman Gill. While Gill took 10 innings to reach the milestone, Ibrahim accomplished it in just 9 innings.
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Due to stiffness in Rashid’s back, he will not be able to play the second ODI. The fact that Afghanistan are playing so well even without him must have been a huge boost to the side’s confidence. The spin trio of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed and Mohammad Nabi will be difficult to deal with. Young talents like experienced Sri Lankan cricketers Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis as well as Mathisha Pathirana will have to up their game to ensure that the series is not lost. Sri Lanka will hope that Chartih Aslanka will continue his good form in the second ODI. He played a stormy inning of 91 runs in the first match of the series.
Afghanistan, banking on batting heroes @IZadran18 (98) @RahmatShah_08 (55) @Hashmat_50 (38) and @MohammadNabi007 (27*), successfully chased down the target of 269 runs set by @OfficialSLCto win the game by 6 wickets and take a 1–0 lead in the series.
More: pic.twitter.com/PHw70nqP7B– Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) June 2, 2023
Ahead of Friday’s second ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan; Here’s all you need to know:
When will the 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan be played?
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will take place on Sunday, June 4.
Where will the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI match be played?
The 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.
What time does the 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan start?
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will begin at 10:00 AM IST on Friday.
Which TV channels will broadcast the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI match?
The Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India.
How can I watch live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI match?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match will be live streamed in India on SonyLIV app and website.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction
Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Wicket-keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: Angelo Mathews, Pathum Nissanka, Najibullah Zadran, Ibrahim Zadran,
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjay de Silva, Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqui
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Probable XI
SL Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Angelo Mathews, Charith Aslanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha, Mahesh Theekshana
AFG Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Umarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Noor Ahmed, Fazlhaq Farooqui










