In this article, we are going to discuss all about the SL vs AFG 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Team and the probable chances of which team will win. We’ll also discuss the weather conditions along with a pitch report for this stadium and look at the best captain and vice-captain choices for the Dream11 Fantasy Team.
Sri Lanka are all set to take on Afghanistan in the last ODI of the three-match series at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on February 14. The host won the first ODI by 42 runs and the second ODI by 155 runs at Pallekele and took the lead in the three-match series 2-0.
Sri Lanka skipper Kushal Mendis won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts posted 308 for 6 with the help of Charith Asalnka’s 97 not out. Along with Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Janith Liyanage all struck fifties. In reply, Afghanistan were restricted to 153 all-out in 33.5 overs. They lost their next eight wickets for just 25 runs as Sri Lanka won this match by a big margin of 155 runs. Now, let’s see what happens in the 3rd match. Will Afghanistan bounce back and end the series 2-1 or will there be complete dominance of Sri Lanka?
Brief Summary of 2nd ODI :-
Sri Lanka 308 for 6 (Asalanka 97*, Mendis 61, Omarzai 3-56) beat Afghanistan 153 (Rahmat 63, Ibrahim 54, Hasaranga 4-27) by 155 runs
SL vs AFG Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024
- Venue: Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- Date & Time: Wed,14 February & 02:30 PM Local Time and 02:30 pm IST
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv
- Injured Players: None
Pallekele Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Pallekele Cricket Stadium is home to a batting-friendly pitch, well-known for its favorable conditions for batters. This surface doesn’t offer significant support to fast bowlers, creating an enticing setting for batters to showcase their skills and enjoy good innings. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to evolve, developing additional grip that plays into the hands of spin bowlers. Consequently, winning the toss often prompts captains to choose batting first, aiming to exploit the favorable conditions that the Pallekele pitch offers throughout the fixture.
Pallekele Weather Report
There is no threat of rain on the matchday. So, we can expect an uninterrupted match, but there may be dew in the later stages.
SL vs AFG: Head-to-Head Records In ODI
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have faced each other in 14 matches in ODI. Out of these 14 games, Sri Lanka have won 9 whereas Afghanistan have come out victorious on 4 occasions. 1 match ended without a result.
- Matches Played: 14
- Sri Lanka Won: 9
- Afghanistan Won: 4
- No Result: 1
Last Five Matches:-
- Sri Lanka won by 155 runs (11-Feb-204)
- Sri Lanka won by 42 runs (09-Feb-204)
- Afghanistan won by 7 wickets with 28 balls remaining (30-Oct-2023)
- Sri Lanka won by 2 runs (05-Sep-2023)
- Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets with 204 balls remaining (07-Jun-2023)
SL vs AFG 3rd ODI Dream11 Player Stats
- Batters To Watch (Recent stats)
- Pathum Nissanka, SL
- 7 Matches 394 Runs 78.80 Avg 114.53 SR
- Azmatullah Omarzai, AFG
- 10 Matches 483 Runs 96.60 Avg 104.54 SR
- Bowlers To Watch (Recent stats)
- Dilshan Madushanka, SL
- 10 Matches 16 Wkts 6.26 Econ 26.37 SR
- Mohammad Nabi, AFG
- 10 Matches 9 Wkts 4.21 Econ 50.33 SR
SL vs AFG 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Team For Today’s Match
- Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Batters: Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib
- Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Best Choice For SL vs AFG 3rd ODI
- Captain: Kaushal Mendis
- Vice Captain: Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Probable Playing 11 For 3rd ODI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, A Fernando, K Mendis (C), S Samarawickrama, J Liyanage, C Asalanka, SSD Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, W Hasaranga, M Theekshana, D Chameera
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, R Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, IA Khil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
SL vs AFG 3rd ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
After analyzing the recent performances and head-to-head records, the chances of victory are going in favor of Sri Lanka. In the last five matches, Sri Lanka has won four matches while one match went in favor of Afghanistan. Also Sri Lanka have a formidable lineup of batters and all-rounders which will play a crucial role in this match. It might not be a comfortable win but Sri Lanka will be favorites. So, Sri Lanka can win this match.