Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I, Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka
Finished
, February 17, 2024
Sri Lanka
SL
160/10 (19)
Afghanistan
AFG
156/9 (20)
SL won by 4 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
SL v AFG
SL to win
100%
SL
0%
AFG
Mode: Completed Result: Sri Lanka won by 4 runs. Final: SL 160/10 (19 ov) vs AFG 156/9 (20 ov)
SL Completed
— 100%
AFG
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: SL 160/10 (19 ov) vs AFG 156/9 (20 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 T20I 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 Saturday, February 17, 1:30 PM UTC at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

MatchSri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st T20I
TournamentAfghanistan tour of Sri Lanka
Date & TimeSaturday, February 17, 1:30 PM UTC
VenueRangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

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

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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Sri Lanka Avg: 170.8

  • IND vs SL (India won by superover)
    Asia Cup | 26 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    IND 202/5 (20 ov) & 3/0 (0.1 ov) | SL 202/5 (20 ov) & 2/2 (0.5 ov)
    L
  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 5 wickets)
    Asia Cup | 23 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    PAK 138/5 (18 ov) | SL 133/8 (20 ov)
    L
  • SL vs BAN (Bangladesh won by 4 wickets)
    Asia Cup | 20 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    SL 168/7 (20 ov) | BAN 169/6 (19.5 ov)
    L
  • SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets)
    Asia Cup | 18 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    SL 171/4 (18.4 ov) | AFG 169/8 (20 ov)
    W
  • SL vs HK (Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets)
    Asia Cup | 15 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    SL 153/6 (18.5 ov) | HK 149/4 (20 ov)
    W

Afghanistan Avg: 151.2

  • AFG vs BAN (Bangladesh won by 6 wickets)
    Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE | 05 Oct 2025 02:30 PM
    AFG 143/9 (20 ov) | BAN 144/4 (18 ov)
    L
  • AFG vs BAN (Bangladesh won by 2 wickets)
    Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE | 03 Oct 2025 02:30 PM
    AFG 147/5 (20 ov) | BAN 150/8 (19.1 ov)
    L
  • AFG vs BAN (Bangladesh won by 4 wickets)
    Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE | 02 Oct 2025 02:30 PM
    AFG 151/9 (20 ov) | BAN 153/6 (18.4 ov)
    L
  • SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets)
    Asia Cup | 18 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    SL 171/4 (18.4 ov) | AFG 169/8 (20 ov)
    L
  • BAN vs AFG (Bangladesh won by 8 runs)
    Asia Cup | 16 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    BAN 154/5 (20 ov) | AFG 146/10 (20 ov)
    L

Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been marked by 40% wins, with an average batting score of 170.8. If Sri Lanka are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 169, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan cricket team recent form has been defined by 0% wins, with an average score of 151.2. If Afghanistan are to bat first, a target of 185 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: 290.9
    160 runs (agg) · SR 102.4
  • Kusal Perera
    Form Score: 218.4
    105 runs (agg) · SR 80.8
  • Dasun Shanaka
    Form Score: 164.3
    69 runs (agg) · SR 80.2
Top Bowlers
  • Maheesh Theekshana
    Form Score: 18.7
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.43
  • Dasun Shanaka
    Form Score: 17
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.67
  • Dushmantha Chameera
    Form Score: 5.9
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.39

Afghanistan — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz
    Form Score: 198.7
    87 runs (agg) · SR 96.2
  • Mohammad Nabi
    Form Score: 195
    84 runs (agg) · SR 92.6
  • Ibrahim Zadran
    Form Score: 148.8
    65 runs (agg) · SR 74.9
Top Bowlers
  • Rashid Khan
    Form Score: 74.8
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.67
  • Azmatullah Omarzai
    Form Score: 58.1
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.77
  • Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
    Form Score: 37.2
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.54
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Match Details
Date
2024-02-17 19:00 PM
Venue
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Toss
Afghanistan elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Prageeth Rambukwella
  • Raveendra Wimalasiri
Tv Umpires
  • Lyndon Hannibal
Match Referee
  • Chris Broad