SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Afghanistan did a poor job with the bat in the second game of the series and ultimately lost the game. They were saved by the rain because the competition ended without a winner, so they should consider themselves fortunate. They still have a chance to win the series and make history if Afghanistan wins the third game of the series, but in order to do so, their batsmen will need to put up a polished batting show like what they did in the first game.

During the second match, the top order of their team committed a number of errors that led to the loss of a wicket. Even on pitches that favor hitting, Rahmat Shah’s strike rate could be a problem for Afghanistan, and the team would surely prefer it if he scored runs at a faster pace regardless of the condition of the pitch. You can find below the comprehensive information regarding the match facts and anything else that is important for you to know.

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Match Details

Match: SL vs AFG, 3rd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Time: 2.30 PM

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Overview

Afghanistan

After the first half of the play, the second ODI between the two sides was called off due to rain. The Afghan squad trounced the home team in the first game of the first bilateral series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, taking a 1-0 series lead and scoring vital Super League points. Afghanistan came out in the batting department with all guns blazing, strong on intent, and good use of a batting surface despite losing an early wicket.

Afghanistan batted first in the second game, which was hampered by rain, and they scored 228/10 in 48.2 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 68 runs as the first batsman. Rahmat Shah scored 58 runs, carrying on his performance from the first ODI. Ibrahim Zadran, a Centurian who played in the previous game, struggled to get large runs in this one and only managed to score 10 runs.

Mohammad Nabi, the team’s captain, finished with the third-most runs (41 in 34), and Shahidi added 28 runs. Kasun Rajitha took 3 for 31 for Sri Lanka in 9 overs, 2 of which were debuts. Lahiru and Theekshana each took two wickets, but Hasaranga and de Silva only added a single wicket to their total.

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka (83) and Wanindu Hasaranga (66) batted well in the first game, but the home team was unable to defeat Afghanistan because of the subpar batting efforts of the other players. Hasaranga was the team’s top wicket-taker with 2 dismissals during the bowling phase, where all of the Lankan bowlers performed well. On the other side, pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, who claimed 4 wickets in 9 overs, was the focal point of the Afghan bowling attack. In 8 overs, Gulbadin Naib secured 3/40.

A special day was created for their squad by Yamin Ahmadzai and Rashid Khan, who combined for 2/46 in 6 overs and one wicket each.

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Probable Playing XI   

Sri Lanka

Maheesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Dasun Shanaka (c), Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha

Afghanistan

Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Pitch Prediction

The very first game ever played at this venue revealed a pitching surface that was favorable to hitters and a par score that was close to 250.

It came as a surprise to everyone when the pacers astonished everyone by getting the most wickets, and it is believed that this encounter will follow suit in the same manner.

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Weather Prediction

Cloudy skies are expected today, according to the prediction for the day. There is a risk that thunderstorms will develop at various times during the course of the day. Throughout the course of the day, the temperature is expected to range anywhere from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. There will be a breeze blowing in from the west, and the speed of this breeze will range anywhere from 1 to 5 kilometers per hour.

Since the surface provides perfect conditions for spin bowlers, both countries’ teams contain a greater number of spin bowlers than they do pace bowlers. This is due to the fact that the surface was designed. The pitch that was made in the second inning directly leads to a favorable turn of events that takes place as a direct consequence of the pitch.

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Pre-play prediction

Top Batter: Pathum Nissanka (SL), Ibrahim Zadran (AFG)

Best Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana (SL), Rashid Khan (AFG)

Best All-rounder: Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Gulbadin Naib (AFG)

Player of the match: Pathum Nissanka (SL)

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Match Prediction

Three of Sri Lanka’s last five ODI matches this season have ended in a victory for the team. In the recent past, the Afghanistan team has won five straight one-day internationals. Afghanistan won their most recent one-day international match against Sri Lanka by a convincing 60 runs. If today’s match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan goes according to the odds, Sri Lanka will come out on top.

Conclusion

My expectations for the outcome of the most recent cricket match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are quite high. You have to be willing to take some chances when choosing teams, and all you can do is cross your fingers and hope for the best. If you don’t want to take any risks, you’ll never get anywhere. Given how things are right now, there are no more choices that can be made in good faith. The author is sure of their diagnosis because they have done a lot of research and worked in related fields. Before making any predictions, it’s important to go over everything that was talked about. During our conversation, we talked about these things at different times.