In this article, we are going to discuss all about the SL vs AFG 2nd 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 second ODI of the three-match series at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on 11th February. Sri Lanka won the first ODI by 42 runs at Pallekele and took the lead in the three-match series 1-0.
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and invited Sri Lanka to bat first. The hosts posted 381 for 3 with the help of Pathum Nissanka’s 210 not out. The unstoppable Nissanka’s knock included 20 fours and eight sixes from the 139 balls he faced in his first ODI since the World Cup. In reply, Afghanistan were restricted to 339 for 6 in 50 overs. Rashid Khan will still miss the Afghanistan side due to injury. Then, let’s see what happens in this match. Will Afghanistan bounce back and level the series or there be a complete dominance of Sri Lanka?
Brief Summary of 1st ODI :-
Sri Lanka 381 for 3 (Nissanka 210*, Avishka 88, Fareed 2-79) beat Afghanistan 339 for 6 (Omarzai 149, Nabi 136, Madushan 4-75) by 42 runs
SL vs AFG Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024
- Venue: Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- Date & Time: Sun, 11 February & 9:30 AM Local Time and 9:30 AM 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 13 matches in ODI. Out of these 13 games, Sri Lanka have won 8 whereas Afghanistan have come out victorious on 4 occasions. 1 match ended without a result.
- Matches Played: 13
- Sri Lanka Won: 8
- Afghanistan Won: 4
- No Result: 1
Last Five Matches:-
- 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)
- Sri Lanka won by 132 runs (04-Jun-2023)
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Dream11 Player Stats
- Batters To Watch (Recent stats)
- Pathum Nissanka, SL
- 7 Matches 430 Runs 86.00 Avg 113.45 SR
- Azmatullah Omarzai, AFG
- 10 Matches 502 Runs 100.40 Avg 105.46 SR
- Bowlers To Watch (Recent stats)
- Dilshan Madushanka, SL
- 10 Matches 18 Wkts 6.32 Econ 24.33 SR
- Mohammad Nabi, AFG
- 10 Matches 9 Wkts 4.17 Econ 47.66 SR
SL vs AFG 2nd 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
SL vs AFG 2nd ODI Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Best Choice
- Captain: Kaushal Mendis
- Vice Captain: Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Probable Playing 11 For 2nd 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
AUS vs WI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
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.