Sri Lanka and Afghanistan could have a face-off within the opening match of the Super 4 stage within the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Afghanistan will look to proceed the successful momentum as they certified for the Super 4 by registering two successive victories. On the opposite hand, Sri Lanka confronted Bangladesh in a do-or-die encounter to progress additional. Therefore, the Islanders shall be hoping to take confidence from that sport and convey a problem to Afghanistan.
Pitch report:
Spin was a significant factor within the earlier sport performed at Sharjah between Pakistan and Hong Kong, and it might proceed to take action for the opening match of Super 4. Not to say that each groups have high quality sluggish bowlers on their sides, and it is going to be fascinating to see the method of batters.
Probable XIs:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi (c), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- Sri Lanka wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay rating: 40-45
- Afghanistan whole: 145-155
Case 2:
- Afghanistan wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay rating: 45-50
- Sri Lanka whole: 150-160
Team batting second to win the competition.