SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction for today’s match: It’s the kickoff match of an exciting tournament. The Asia Cup has produced some of the most memorable matches and close encounters. After introducing the T20 format to the tournament, it has been the fast-paced high quality game of cricket.
This year, there are six teams divided in two pools from which two will qualify from each group to the Super 4 round. India, Pakistan and the newly qualified Hong Kong are in Pool A and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh comprise Pool B. It is a tournament known for upsets and surprises. Fans are waiting for more of it.
In this blog you will get to know complete details about the team squads of both the team, weather forecast, pitch report, importance of toss, dream11 team by experts and much more.
Let’s take a look at the Dream 11 prediction for today’s dream11 team.
SL vs AFG Asia Cup – Match 1 | Complete Details
| Match | Asia Cup Match 1 – SL vs AFG |
| SL vs AFG Match Date | Saturday, August 27, 2022 |
| SL vs AFG Match Time | 7:30 pm IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium |
Complete Match analysis by experts for SL vs AFG Asia cup, Match 1
Key Players in Form in SL and AFG teams
- Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Afghanistan: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran
Weather conditions in SL vs AFG Asia cup match 1
It is going to be an extremely hot day in Dubai. The temperature will be around 40 degree celsius and 30 percent humidity.
SL vs AFG Match – Pitch report by experts
The cricket pitch in Dubai suits batsmen but the dimensions of the ground gives an edge for spinners and death over bowlers.
Toss factor in SL vs AFG Asia cup match 1
Chasing would be the ideal option after winning the toss. Thus, the winning captain will choose to bowl first.
Venue stats – Dubai international stadium
- Total T20 matches -74
- Matches won Batting First – 34
- Matches won Batting second – 39
- Average first innings score – 142
- Highest score – 211
- Lowest score – 55
SL vs AFG Head to head
- Played: 1
- Afghanistan won: 0
- Sri Lanka won: 1
Asia cup 2022 Squads – Sri Lanka & Afghanistan
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ashen Bandara, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dinesh Chandimal
Afghanistan: Mohammad Nabi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, Samiullah Shinwari
-- Advertisement --Probable Playing XI for SL in Asia Cup Match 1
Pathum Nissanka, Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajaspaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay
Probable Playing XI for AFG in Asia Cup Match 1
Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Karim Janat.
Where to watch SL vs AFG Asia Cup, Match 1
In India, cricket lovers can watch the 1st match of Asia cup 2022 between Afghanistan and Sri Lankaon Star Sports Network and DD Sports. Live streaming of Afg vs SL will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Asia Cup 2022, Match: 1
SL vs AFG Asia Cup 2022 – dream11 team for today’s match (T1)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Hazrathullah Zazai, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka (vc), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga ©, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana
SL vs AFG Asia Cup 2022 – dream11 team for today’s match (T2)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka (vc), Dasun Shanaka (vc), Mohammed Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Rashid Khan ©, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana, Noor Ahmad
Wicket Keeper Prediction for today’s dream11 team
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Gurbaz is the first WK pick for this match. In the recent matches, Gurbaz showed potential with bat as well as behind the wickets.
Batsmen Prediction for today’s dream11 team
Pathum Nissanka: Sri Lanka’s openers have their own flamboyance and Nissanka is one of them. He was amazing against Australia in the T20 series in June.
All rounder Prediction for today’s dream 11 team
Dasun Shanaka: The Sri Lankan skipper knows how to handle crunch situations and has the power to muscle a few boundaries in the death overs.
Wanindu Hasaranga: The premium spinner of the lions. Hasaranga might single handedly turn the course of the match. He is one of the best all rounder in the Sri Lankan side.
Bowlers Prediction for today’s dream11 team
Rashid Khan: Undoubtedly the most feared spinner today. Afghanistan fans have all their eyes on Rashid Khan.
Mujeeb ur Rahman: The deputy of Rashid Khan. The spin duo is Afghanistan’s biggest strength.
Captain Prediction for today’s dream11 team
Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice captain Prediction for today’s dream11 team
Rashid Khan
Must picks for SL vs AFG today’s Dream11 Prediction
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Pathum Nissanka
- Rashid Khan
- Dasun Shanaka
- Mujeeb ur Rahman
Risky choices for SL vs AFG in today’s Dream 11 Prediction
- Naveen ul Haq
Who will win today’s match?
The Lankan T20 side is in splendid form. In fact Sri Lanka has never seemed this promising since the retirement of Sangakkara and Jayawardene. But Afghanistan is a rising powerhouse. Their bowling attack, especially spinners, are simply world class. KreedOn predicts a 50-50 chance for both sides to win the first match of Asia Cup.
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