Live Cricket Score & Latest News | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI, Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka

Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka
Finished
, February 09, 2024
Sri Lanka
SL
381/3 (50)
Afghanistan
AFG
339/6 (50)
SL won by 42 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
SL v AFG
SL to win
100%
SL
0%
AFG
Mode: Completed Result: Sri Lanka won by 42 runs. Final: SL 381/3 (50 ov) vs AFG 339/6 (50 ov)
SL Completed
— 100%
AFG
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: SL 381/3 (50 ov) vs AFG 339/6 (50 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Sri Lanka (SL) and Afghanistan (AFG). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The SL vs AFG game has been scheduled for Friday, February 9, 9:00 AM UTC at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

MatchSri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st ODI
TournamentAfghanistan tour of Sri Lanka
Date & TimeFriday, February 9, 9:00 AM UTC
VenuePallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

Pitch Report: Historical scoring data is unavailable for this venue.

No data available for the first innings. No second innings data available.

Current weather is overcast clouds. With 100% cloud cover, conditions are heavily overcast. Swing bowlers will enjoy excellent early movement, and batters may need to play cautiously early on. High humidity (92%) may help the ball grip and assist spinners later in the game, making it slightly tricky for batters to play big shots against spin.

CategoryDetails
Pitch ConditionFast & Bounce
Batting ConditionHigh Scoring
Pace Bowling ConditionPace & Bounce
Spin Bowling ConditionAverage

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Sri Lanka Avg: 267.4

  • ZIM vs SL (Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets)
    Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe | 31 Aug 2025 07:30 AM
    ZIM 277/7 (50 ov) | SL 278/5 (49.3 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs SL (Sri Lanka won by 7 runs)
    Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe | 29 Aug 2025 07:30 AM
    ZIM 291/8 (50 ov) | SL 298/6 (50 ov)
    W
  • SL vs BAN (Sri Lanka won by 99 runs)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 08 Jul 2025 09:00 AM
    SL 285/7 (50 ov) | BAN 186/10 (39.4 ov)
    W
  • SL vs BAN (Bangladesh won by 16 runs)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 05 Jul 2025 09:00 AM
    SL 232/10 (48.5 ov) | BAN 248/10 (45.5 ov)
    L
  • SL vs BAN (Sri Lanka won by 77 runs)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 02 Jul 2025 09:00 AM
    SL 244/10 (49.2 ov) | BAN 167/10 (35.5 ov)
    W

Afghanistan Avg: 244.6

  • AFG vs AUS (Match abandoned)
    ICC Champions Trophy | 28 Feb 2025 09:00 AM
    AFG 273/10 (50 ov) | AUS 109/1 (12.5 ov)
    N
  • AFG vs ENG (Afghanistan won by 8 runs.)
    ICC Champions Trophy | 26 Feb 2025 09:00 AM
    AFG 325/7 (50 ov) | ENG 317/10 (49.5 ov)
    W
  • AFG vs SA (South Africa won by 107 runs.)
    ICC Champions Trophy | 21 Feb 2025 09:00 AM
    AFG 208/10 (43.3 ov) | SA 315/6 (50 ov)
    L
  • ZIM vs AFG (Afghanistan won by 8 wickets)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 21 Dec 2024 07:30 AM
    ZIM 127/10 (30.1 ov) | AFG 131/2 (26.5 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs AFG (Afghanistan won by 232 runs.)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 19 Dec 2024 07:30 AM
    ZIM 54/10 (17.5 ov) | AFG 286/6 (50 ov)
    W

Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been marked by 80% wins, with an average batting score of 267.4. If Sri Lanka are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 184, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan cricket team recent form has been defined by 60% wins, with an average score of 244.6. If Afghanistan are to bat first, a target of 234 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Pathum Nissanka
    Form Score: 292.7
    214 runs (agg) · SR 49.3
  • Kusal Mendis
    Form Score: 261
    173 runs (agg) · SR 63.7
  • Charith Asalanka
    Form Score: 239.2
    162 runs (agg) · SR 57.3
Top Bowlers
  • Asitha Fernando
    Form Score: 153.1
    9 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.03
  • Wanindu Hasaranga
    Form Score: 93.8
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.23
  • Dushmantha Chameera
    Form Score: 85.5
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.16

Afghanistan — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Sediqullah Atal
    Form Score: 254.7
    170 runs (agg) · SR 59.8
  • Ibrahim Zadran
    Form Score: 253.4
    184 runs (agg) · SR 74.2
  • Azmatullah Omarzai
    Form Score: 191.3
    116 runs (agg) · SR 69.7
Top Bowlers
  • Azmatullah Omarzai
    Form Score: 103.5
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.22
  • Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
    Form Score: 83.2
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.38
  • Mohammad Nabi
    Form Score: 33.3
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.65
Match Details
Date
2024-02-09 14:30 PM
Venue
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Toss
Afghanistan elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Alex Wharf
  • Raveendra Wimalasiri
Tv Umpires
  • Michael Gough
Match Referee
  • Chris Broad