Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd T20, Today Match Prediction

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd T20, 2024 Today Match Prediction

February 20, 2024
3:48 PM

21 Feb 2024 - 19:00 IST Rangiri Dambulla - Dambulla, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Match Prediction:

Sri Lanka will try to sweep Afghanistan in the last T20I on February 21. The match will take place at the Dambulla International Stadium and will begin at 7:00 PM IST.

Sri Lanka extended their winning streak in the series, defeating Afghanistan by 72 runs in the second T20I. The hosts batted first, setting a large aim of 187. Afghanistan faltered in the chase, finally being bowled out for 115 runs.

Sri Lanka will be delighted with the outcome, but the Afghans will be disappointed. They are a highly good squad in white-ball events, but the loss of Rashid and Mujeeb, combined with Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s poor form, has greatly affected the team.

Winning Chances:

SRI LANKA

67.3%

AFGHANISTAN

32.8%

Toss Prediction:

In both games, the captain who won the toss chose to bowl due to the dew. Afghanistan will still want to bowl first, but Sri Lanka can take a different approach and bat.

Weather Report:

The temperature will range from 32 to 21 degrees, with a humidity of 54%. Rain is expected in Dambulla on the eve of the game, but the skies should be clear when the game begins.

Pitch Report:

The surface will aid the pacers in their opening few overs with the new ball, while spinners may gain some traction as the ball ages. Nonetheless, it will be an excellent batting wicket.

Head to Head:

Sri Lanka undoubtedly has an advantage against Afghanistan in T20I matches. The hosts have won five of their six games against Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka Preview:

After winning the T20I series, Sri Lanka is anticipated to make several changes to their playing XI. Kusal Perera can be offered a berth in the playing XI along with Akila Dananjaya and Dilshan Mudushanka.

Sri Lanka Squad Preview:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva/Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka/Akila Dananjaya, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando/Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana.

Afghanistan Preview:

Afghanistan will be frustrated with how the series played out, but they are a squad that fights till the very end. The Afghans will be hoping to win the last game and close out the series on a high. They’re likely to field the same team.

Afghanistan Squad Predicted:

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

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction:

Sri Lanka will begin the encounter as favourites. The hosts have been dominant throughout the series, winning all of the games. On paper, they have the advantage and will back themselves to sweep the Afghans aside. The visitors have suffered a setback with the loss of Rashid and Mujeeb, as well as Gurbaz’s poor form. We are rooting for Sri Lanka to win.