The Sri Lanka VS Afghanistan game was a shocker. No one expected underdogs Afghanistan to beat Sri Lanka as the Sri Lankan team was looking good off-late. With that being said, it was the exceptional performances from Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Zadran along with Gurbaz with the bat. So, how did the game go? What went on? Here is an in-depth look at the same. 



<h2>Sri Lanka VS Afghanistan, 1st Innings Review:&nbsp;</h2>



The first innings were totally in favor of the Afghanis. They sheerly dominated the opposition from the word goes. The first amazing side of Afghan domination was Fazalhaq Farooqi. This under-dog-like bowler was elite. He was placing the bowl in the right areas and was getting the bowl to swing a mile. He was troubling Kusal Mendis a lot. Finally, on the 5th ball of the innings, Kusal Mendis was sent back. Charith Asalanka was the next one to walk away on his very first ball. Farooqi bowled 3 overs at an economy of 1.7! Sri Lanka was at 3-2. &nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/08/Fazalhaq-Farooqi-min-2-1024x576.jpg" alt="Fazalhaq Farooqi" class="wp-image-93462" /><figcaption>Farooqiruled the first innings of the game. IMG SRC: IPL </figcaption></figure>



Mujeeb and Nabi then took over. Bhanuka Rajapakshe did try to stitch partnerships but was running out of partners. It was a combination of good batting and poor bowling. Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The players were playing poor shots. The fall of wickets was something like this, 5-3, 49-4, 60-5, 64-6, and so on. Sri Lanka got wrapped up for 105. With a few hits from Chamika Karunaratne. Fazalhaq Farooqi scalped two wickets and so did Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman. &nbsp;



<h2>Sri Lanka VS Afghanistan, 2nd Innings Review:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/08/Rahmanullah-Gurbaz-min.jpg" alt="Rahmanullah Gurbaz Sri Lanka VS Afghanistan." class="wp-image-93463" /><figcaption>In the second innings all eyes were on Gurbaz! IMG SRC: ICCCricketSchedule.</figcaption></figure>



The second innings was a completely different ball game for the batters. It looked like the Afghan batters were batting on a different pitch. Rahmanullah Gurbaz started to take the bowlers to the cleaners. He was striking at the rate of 250! Hazrat Zazai on the other end was watching the great show. Hasaranga scalped Gurbaz?s wicket for 40 runs but by that time it was too late. Afghanistan won the game by 8 wickets and just less than 10 overs to spare. It was a clinical and dominant performance. &nbsp;



<h2>Brief Scores of Sri Lanka VS Afghanistan:&nbsp;</h2>



<h3>1st Innings:&nbsp;</h3>



Bhanuka Rajapaksha: 38 of 29 balls.&nbsp;



Chamika Karunaratne: 31 of 38 balls.&nbsp;



Fazalhaq Farooqi: 11/3.&nbsp;



Mujeeb Ur Rahman: 24/2.&nbsp;



<h3>2nd Innings: &nbsp;</h3>



Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 40 runs of 18 balls.&nbsp;



Hazratullah Zazai: 37 runs of 28 balls.&nbsp;



Wanindu Hasaranga: 19/1.&nbsp;



To know more go to <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/asia-cup-2022-best-indian-team-swot-analysis-preview-predictions-schedule-playing-xi-squad/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/asia-cup-2022-best-indian-team-swot-analysis-preview-predictions-schedule-playing-xi-squad/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Asia Cup 2022: Best Indian Team SWOT Analysis. Preview, Predictions, Schedule, Playing XI, Squad.</a>



Read more at <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/asia-cup-2022-who-is-fazalhaq-farooqi-the-bowler-who-impressed-against-sri-lanka-in-asia-cup-2022/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/asia-cup-2022-who-is-fazalhaq-farooqi-the-bowler-who-impressed-against-sri-lanka-in-asia-cup-2022/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Asia Cup 2022: Who is Fazalhaq Farooqi? The Bowler who Impressed Against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2022.</a>



To know more go to the<a href="https://srilankacricket.lk/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://srilankacricket.lk/" rel="noreferrer noopener"> website of Sri Lanka Cricket.</a>

Sri Lanka VS Afghanistan: Afghanistan wins by 8 Wickets to Spare. Shock Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2022.&nbsp;

sri-lanka-vs-afghanistan-afghanistan-wins-by-8-wickets-to-spare-shock-sri-lanka-in-asia-cup-2022

<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=SL+vs+AFG" rel="nofollow">SL vs AFG</a>, Sri Lanka announced Schedule of ODI Series against Afghanistan: Sri Lanka is going to host the One Day International(ODI) series against Afghanistan from 2nd June to 7th June.?



Sri Lankan Cricket Board announced the schedule of the ODI series against Afghanistan on 9th May 2023; They are preparing for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in June and July, which is hosted by Zimbabwe.



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
https://twitter.com/OfficialSLC/status/1655914055952134145
</div></figure>



Afghanistan already qualified for the World Cup 2023, whereas Sri Lanka still needs to get direct qualification for the upcoming World Cup. Now both teams are going to play three Matches ODI series to prepare themselves for the World Cup.



All three matches of this series are going to be played at Hambantota. It was surprising to see that all three international matches were going to take place at a single venue. In Sri Lanka, multiple international cricket stadiums are already available to host matches.



Sri Lanka and Afghanistan played their last series in November last year. Sri Lanka managed to tie the series at 1-1, and one match was called off due to heavy rain.&nbsp;



Afghanistan won the first match of the that series by 60 runs, whereas the second match was washed out due to heavy rain. The last match was won by the host nation, hence Sri Lanka managed to level the series.



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/05/rashid-ss_11zon.jpg" alt="SL vs AFG: Sri Lanka announced Schedule of ODI Series against Afghanistan" class="wp-image-111952" width="768" height="512" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rashid Khan</figcaption></figure>



Most probable, Rashid Khan is going to lead the Afghanistan team in the upcoming ODI series, whereas Dasun Shanaka will lead the Sri Lankan Team for the upcoming home series.



This Series is very important for the Sri Lankan Team as, for now, they aren't get qualified for the ICC World Cup 2023, and this series is just before the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier. So, they want to prepare for this qualifier and hence make their Position in the world cup 2023, but it will be challenging as there are teams like West Indies and other good teams. To defeat them would be a challenging task for Sri Lanka.



Some key players of both teams are currently playing <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/ipl-2023/" rel="nofollow">IPL </a>matches for their respective franchises. The Afghanistan team will reach Sri Lanka on 29th May, but only some players are playing in the IPL, and the last match of the IPL will be played on 28th May. It is tough for players like Rashid Khan to go back from India to Sri Lanka for an ODI series on 29th May.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan ODI Series Full Schedule:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Matches</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>Friday, June 2nd</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st ODI</td><td>MRIC Stadium, Hambantota</td></tr><tr><td>Sunday, June 4th</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI</td><td>MRIC Stadium, Hambantota</td></tr><tr><td>Wednesday, June 7th</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI</td><td>MRIC Stadium, Hambantota</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







Read This Also: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-world-cup-2023-south-africa-qualified-for-odi-world-cup-2023-after-the-1st-odi-of-ire-vs-ban-was-called-off/" rel="nofollow">ICC World Cup 2023: South Africa Qualified for ODI World Cup 2023 After the 1st ODI of IRE vs BAN was called off</a>



For More Check Official Site: <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage">ICC</a>

SL vs AFG: Sri Lanka announced Schedule of ODI Series against Afghanistan

sl-vs-afg-sri-lanka-announced-schedule-of-odi-series-against-afghanistan

Afghanistan announces Squad for the ODI series Against Sri Lanka ahead of <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2023-cricket-world-cup-schedule/" rel="nofollow">World Cup 2023</a>: Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the Squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka in Hambantota from 2nd June to 7th June.?



On 15th May, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the Squad of 15 members for the ODI series against Sri Lanka next month. Both teams are looking to build their perfect Squad for the upcoming World Cup 2023. Afghanistan added some new faces to their Squad for the ODI series. 



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1658018460994265088
</div></figure>



The star player of AFG, Rashid Khan will not lead the team due to the IPL workload. AFG secured their spot for the World Cup 2023 after the completion of ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Super League, they finished at 7th position in the points table.



Fast bowler Abdul Rahman has been called for the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Gulbadain Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Yamin Ahmadzai and Zia-ur-Rahman Akbar are not a part of the 15 members squad, they are added as reserved player in the squad for the ODI series. 



Left Handed batter, Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the Afghanistan team for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, whereas Rahmat Shah has been chosen as vice-captain.?Sri Lanka have not announced their Squad yet for the home series against AFG. 



The Sri Lankan board announced the ODI series against Afghanistan to boost their preparation for the World Cup Qualifiers 2023 from 18th June in Zimbabwe. 



ICC recently released the list of teams who secured their spot for the World Cup in, which Sri Lanka failed to secure their spot for the World Cup. Now they will fight in the World Cup 2023 Qualifier against teams like West Indies, Ireland, Netherlands and host nation Zimbabwe.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Some key players of AFG for the SL tour:</h2>



Rashid Khan, Shahidi, Rahmat and Nabi are the key players of Afghanistan for the SL Tour. The performance of Rashid Khan in the ongoing IPL is fantastic; he took 23 wickets in 12 matches. Young Afgan Spiner Noor Ahmed was also impressed with his spin bowling.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Afghanistan's Squad for ODI Series against Sri Lanka:</h2>



Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mujib ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhail (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, and Farid Ahmad Malik.



Reserved Players: Gulbadin Naib, Yamin Ahmadzai, Shahidullah Kamal, and Zia ur Rahman Akbar.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SL vs AFG ODI series 2023 Schedule:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Matches</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2nd June</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st&nbsp; ODI</td><td>MRICS, Hambantota</td></tr><tr><td>4th June&nbsp;</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI</td><td>MRICS, Hambantota</td></tr><tr><td>7th June&nbsp;</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI</td><td>MRICS, Hambantota</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







Read This Also: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2023-playoffs-schedule-venue-tickets-teams-timing-live-streaming-details/" rel="nofollow">IPL 2023 Playoffs Schedule | Venue | tickets | Teams | Timing | Live Streaming details</a>



For More Check Official Site: <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage">ICC</a>

Afghanistan announces Squad for the ODI series Against Sri Lanka ahead of World Cup 2023

afghanistan-announces-squad-for-the-odi-series-against-sri-lanka-ahead-of-world-cup-2023

Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling),?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=SL+vs+AFG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SL vs AFG 2023</a>:?On June 7th, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will play the 3rd ODI match at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Hambantota. Both Teams has played two ODIs out of three and won one game each, so this match will decide who will lift the ODI series trophy.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Sri+Lanka" rel="nofollow">Sri Lanka</a> played good cricket in the 2nd ODI after the defeat in the 1st ODI, they showed good intent and performed well with bat and bowl hence won the 2nd ODI by 132 runs. Kusal Mendis has played an important inning of 78 runs, whereas Dhananjay de Silva was the POTM as he scored 29 runs in 24 balls and got three wickets.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Afghanistan" rel="nofollow">Afghanistan</a> defeated Sri Lanka in the First ODI Match but lost the second ODI match, and both matches were at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota. Ibrahim Zadran has played good cricket so far this series, whereas Fareed Ahmad was taken four wickets in the last two ODIs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:&nbsp;</h2>



Usually, in the first inning, The Pitch of Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium is known to favour batters, and in the Second inning, Spinner will be more effective, and batting might be a little tricky. Both the Team has quality and experienced spinners, so it would be a good battle between both teams.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Batting Or Bowling?</h4>



As per the reports and Pitch Conditions in the last two matches, It is quite expected that&nbsp;Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium&nbsp;will be a good wicket for both batters and bowlers. The Batting first team is more advantageous than the batting second team, and Average Score in this group is 250 runs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium ODI Records:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/06/hambantota-22_11zon.jpg" alt="Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling) " class="wp-image-114517" width="900" height="506" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium| Image Credit: Twitter</figcaption></figure>



Total Matches Played:?25



Matches Won Batting 1st:?10



Matches Won Batting 2nd:?12



Highest Team Score:&nbsp;368/4 (Sri Lanka)



Lowest Team Score: 112/10 (Kenya)



Average Score:&nbsp;250



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium Hambantota Weather Forecast:</h4>



As per the reports, The Temperature in the daytime will be approx. 33 degrees Celsius, and In the Evening, The Temperature falls to 27 degrees Celsius, and the weather will be sunny. The Humidity at Hambantota is about 75%, and the wind speed of around 30 km/h, which is very fast.



Read This Also:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/world-cup-2023-qualifier-zimbabwe-announced-their-squad-for-icc-cwc-qualifier-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;World Cup 2023 Qualifier: Zimbabwe announced their squad for ICC CWC Qualifier 2023</a>



For More, Check the Official Site:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC</a>

Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling) | SL vs AFG 2023 3rd ODI: ODI Records, Hambantota Sri Lanka Weather Forecast

mahinda-rajapaksa-cricket-stadium-pitch-report-batting-or-bowling-sl-vs-afg-2023-3rd-odi-odi-records-hambantota-sri-lanka-weather-forecast

SL vs AFG: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table: In an important victory, Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on October 30. The Afghans riding on the back of a clinical bowling show followed by a superb batting display, edged the former World Cup winners, Sri Lanka by seven wickets. With the win, Afghanistan will continue their World Cup 2023 semi-final spot hunt as they keep themselves firm in fifth place in the Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table. 



In recent times, Afghanistan has shown great improvement in their cricketing legacy. They nearly knocked Sri Lanka out during the Asia Cup 2023 and now on the world stage, they have taken over all the limelight after defeating big wig teams - England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 



Talking about the recent fixture between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, the former scored 241 runs total before getting bowled out at the hands of Afghanistan. On a good batting surface, the score was not really competitive, which was felt by the Sri Lankan bowlers as they couldn't defend it.



Opener Prathum Nissanka led the charge of the Sri Lankan innings with a knock of 46 runs in 60 deliveries. Later in the innings, Kusal Mendis (39 runs), and Sadeera Samarawickrama (36 runs) among others also chipped in with their handy contributions to take Sri Lanka's overall total to 241 runs.



Left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi played a vital role in reducing Sri Lanka to a low total on a decent batting track with a four-wicket haul. Besides, Mujeeb picked two while Rashid Khan and Azmatullah got one apiece.



241 was never going to put pressure on the Afghanistan batting lineup which had many bright stars shining. Although Sri Lanka managed to provide an early breakthrough (Rahmanullah Gurbaz) in the very first over, the other batters were too confident to budge. Barring Ibrahim Zadran, who scored 39 runs, the next three batters completed their half-centuries. The likes of Rahmat Shah (62 runs), Hashmatullah Shahidi (58* runs) and Azmatullah Omarzai (73* runs) played half-century knocks, with the latter two batters remaining unbeaten. 



Those solid contributions from Afghanistan's middle-order helped the team clinch an easy win against Sri Lanka in Pune by seven wickets and 4.4 overs to spare. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SL vs AFG: Afghanistan Rise in the Points Table ? World Cup 2023</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Rahmat-Shah-AFG-vs-SL.jpg" alt="SL vs AFG: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Sri Lanka Likely to get ELIMINATED, Afghanistan Rise in the Points Table
" class="wp-image-122060" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rahmat Shah scored a half-century against Sri Lanka in World Cup 2023 | Image: Associated Press</figcaption></figure>



The victory against Sri Lanka aided Afghanistan to consolidate their position in the World Cup 2023 Points Table. With three wins and as many losses in six matches, Afghanistan is placed fifth in the points table. The team will now compete with the likes of New Zealand and Australia as there is nothing too much of a difference between the number three ranked team (New Zealand) and the number five ranked team (Afghanistan), except for a solitary victory.



Sri Lanka's position is on a decline in the World Cup 2023. They have just managed to win two matches and lost four in the six games they have played so far in the tournament. Sri Lanka are now tied with Pakistan and Netherlands, who all are standing at the bottom half of the points table with four points each.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SL vs AFG: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;India</td><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.405</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;South Africa</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.032</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.232</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Australia</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.970</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.718</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.275</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.387</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.277</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.338</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;England</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.652</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on October 30 after SL vs AFG.</figcaption></figure>



ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-dream11-prediction-world-cup-2023-pakistan-vs-bangladesh-dream11-team-eden-gardens-stadium-kolkata-pitch-report/">PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction World Cup 2023 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh Dream11 Team, Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata Pitch Report</a>



For More, Check The Official Site:<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">?ICC</a>

SL vs AFG: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Sri Lanka Likely to get ELIMINATED, Afghanistan Rise in the Points Table

sl-vs-afg-updated-world-cup-2023-points-table-sri-lanka-likely-to-get-eliminated-afghanistan-rise-in-the-points-table

SL vs AFG 1st ODI: Right-handed opening batter Pathum Nissanka created history and became the first-ever Sri Lankan batter to score a double hundred in One Day International match. Nissanka achieved the feat while batting against Afghanistan in the 1st of the three-match ODI series on Friday, 9 February.



Afghanistan are currently on a tour of Sri Lanka. They were scheduled to play a test, three ODIs and three T20Is. Afghanistan lost the only test by 10 wickets. They were scheduled to play the ODIs on 9, 11 and 14 February.



In the first ODI, after Afghanistan asked Sri Lanka to bat first, the latter scored 381 runs in the match while losing 3 wickets. Nissanka was the highlight of the show, playing a patient innings alongside Avishka Fernando. Before Fernando got out for a run-a-ball 88, the openers amassed 182 runs in 26.2 overs. After that, Nissanka changed gears and humiliated the Afghan team, finishing unbeaten at 210 off just 139 balls.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/02/nissanka-1.jpg" alt="Nissanka Hits First Double Hundred Against Afghanistan; Becomes First Sri Lankan To Do So! | SL vs AFG 1st ODI" class="wp-image-126416" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pathum Nissanka Celebrating his incredible achievement (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



With a stunning performance that included 20 fours and eight sixes, he led Sri Lanka to an enormous total. Nissanka becomes the sixth batsman to carry the bat after scoring a double century, and his 210* is the fifth-highest individual score in ODI history.



Nissanka became just the tenth player in ODI cricket history to achieve a double hundred. Before him, the feat had been accomplished by Australia's Glenn Maxwell, New Zealand's Martin Guptill, Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman, the West Indies' Chris Gayle, and India's Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Ishan Kishan.



The highest individual score in the fifty-over format is still Rohit Sharma's 264, which he scored against Sri Lanka in 2014 at Eden Gardens. Nissanka's 210* is now the ODI format's shared fifth-highest individual score.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Nissanka's 210* Among top scores</h5>



<ul>
<li>Rohit Sharma - 264 vs Sri Lanka, 2014</li>



<li>Martin Guptill - 237* vs West Indies, 2015</li>



<li>Virender Sehwag - 219 vs West Indies, 2011</li>



<li>Chris Gayle - 215 vs Zimbabwe, 2015</li>



<li>Fakhar Zaman - 210* vs Zimbabwe, 2018</li>



<li>Pathum Nissanka - 210* vs Afghanistan, 2024</li>
</ul>



That being said, Nissanka's knock is currently the third-fastest double-ton in ODI history. He passed former cricketers Chris Gayle (138 balls), Virender Sehwag (140 balls), and Sachin Tendulkar (140 balls) by reaching the milestone in just 136 balls. Only Ishan Kishan (126 balls) and Glenn Maxwell (128) have scored 200 quicker than him.



To be fair, he also became the first player for Sri Lanka to score more than 189 in an ODI, breaking the record set by former opener Sanath Jayasuriya, which had held for more than 23 years.



Indeed, Jayasuriya congratulated Nissanka on social networking platform X as well. ?Congratulations to Pathum on a masterclass in batting. I am so so privileged to witness it in person pure bliss,? the former skipper of Sri Lanka wrote.



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-u19-world-cup-2024-players-with-most-runs-and-most-wickets-9-feb-updated-after-aus-vs-pak-semifinal-player-rankings-1-10/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC U19 World Cup 2024: Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets (9 FEB) Updated After AUS vs PAK Semifinal</a>



Source- <a href="https://srilankacricket.lk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Official Sri Lanka Cricket</a>

Nissanka Hits Double Hundred Against Afghanistan; Becomes First Sri Lankan To Do So! | SL vs AFG 1st ODI

nissanka-hits-double-hundred-against-afghanistan-becomes-first-sri-lankan-to-do-so-sl-vs-afg-1st-odi

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are all set to take on each other in the third and final T20 international match of the three-match T20i series tomorrow at Dambulla?s Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The match will commence at 7:00 IST.



The Sri Lankans have been nothing short of brilliant in this series so far, as they have already taken an unachievable lead of 2-0 in the three-match T20i series, having won the initial two games. The hosts carried forward the winning momentum of the first T20 international in the second T20i as they defeated the Afghans by a margin of 72 runs.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#here-is-the-live-streaming-information-of-the-sl-versus-afg-third-t-20-i">Here is the live streaming information of the SL versus AFG third T20I</a><div><div class=""><a href="#when-will-the-third-t-20-international-between-sri-lanka-and-afghanistan-take-place">When will the third T20 international between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan take place?</a></div><div class=""><a href="#where-will-the-third-t-20-international-between-sri-lanka-and-afghanistan-be-played">Where will the third T20 international between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan be played?</a></div><div class=""><a href="#can-i-watch-the-third-t-20-international-between-sri-lanka-and-afghanistan-on-tv-in-india">Can I watch the third T20 international between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on TV in India?</a></div></div></div></div></nav></div>



After being put into bat by Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim Zadran, the Sri Lankan batters didn?t disappoint and contributed immensely as the hosts managed to post 187 runs on the board. Sadeeda Samarawickrama (51 runs in 42 balls) was the top scorer, while Angelo Mathews (42* runs in 22 balls) applied the finishing touches with the bat to ensure that the hosts didn?t fall short of the target they had set in mind.



A target of 188 runs proved to be a huge ask for the Afghanistan batters, as they never looked in any kind of rhythm and the visitors kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Karim Janat (28 runs in 23 balls) and Mohammad Nabi (27 runs in 17 balls) retaliated with some decent knocks but it didn?t prove to be enough as the Ibrahim Zadran-led team were bundled out for 115 runs, and they lost the second T20i by 72 runs.



The visitors have failed to win a single match on this tour of Sri Lanka, and they will be looking to finish the series on a winning note by winning the final T20i tomorrow. The Lankans, on the other hand, have been ruthless in the series, and they would be looking to whitewash the visitors by winning the third T20i.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/02/E7C8386F-B8BC-4F52-A1FF-EED73DC0C3BB_4_5005_c.jpeg" alt="Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan" class="wp-image-126789" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan| Image: X (Sri Lanka Cricket)</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="here-is-the-live-streaming-information-of-the-sl-versus-afg-third-t-20-i">Here is the live streaming information of the SL versus AFG third T20I</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-will-the-third-t-20-international-between-sri-lanka-and-afghanistan-take-place">When will the third T20 international between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan take place?</h4>



The third T20 international between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will take place tomorrow at 7:00 IST.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="where-will-the-third-t-20-international-between-sri-lanka-and-afghanistan-be-played">Where will the third T20 international between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan be played?</h4>



The third T20 international between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will be played at Dambulla?s Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="can-i-watch-the-third-t-20-international-between-sri-lanka-and-afghanistan-on-tv-in-india">Can I watch the third T20 international between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on TV in India?</h4>



Yes, of course, you can catch the live action of the third T20i on the Sony Sports Network on television. The match will also be streamed on the Sony Liv application and website.?



Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wpl-2024-where-can-i-watch-the-wpl-2024-matches-in-free-squad-schedule-and-teams-details/">Where can I watch the WPL 2024 matches in free? Squad, Schedule and Teams Details</a>



For Latest, Visit Official Page of<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/"> ICC</a>

SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Where to watch the third T20I between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in India

sl-vs-afg-3rd-t20i-where-to-watch-the-third-t20i-between-sri-lanka-and-afghanistan-in-india

IND vs ENG 4th T20I: With the scoreline of 2-1, India and England are now going to play the fourth T20I of the series at the MCA Stadium, Pune. There is a lot at stake for England, but India has some breathing space. 
England have lost all three tosses so far and still managed to secure a win while batting first on a batting paradise. Meanwhile, India, who were used to winning series with a clean sweep, have lost one match in the series but can still wrap up the series in their favor today in Pune.
Let's take a look at the squads and strongest Playing11 possible for India and England in the 4th T20I:
<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Squads</h2>
England Squad: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed
India Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana
<hr>
<h2>Playing11 and Strategies</h2>
INDIA: Rinku Singh has returned to contention after recovering from his injury. On Thursday, India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, confirmed that he is fully fit. His extended net session further hinted at his potential inclusion in the playing XI for the upcoming match.  
When it comes to strategy, India relied heavily on spin in the previous game, fielding five spinners—Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, and Abhishek Sharma—alongside just two pacers, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya.
<img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_430x256_67950e34bd1be.jpg" alt="">
However, the pitch in Pune is unlikely to offer much assistance to spinners. With Rinku Singh, a reliable left-handed batter, back in the mix, India could consider making a tactical adjustment by replacing Washington Sundar with an additional pacer, Arshdeep Singh, to strengthen their pace attack.
*India Playing11: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
ENGLAND: England might go with the same playing11 as in the 3rd T20I. There isn't any solid reason for them to make any changes only if there is a forced one. Jamie Smith(if not available) might get replaced by Jacob Bathell if needed.
*England Playing11: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith/Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
<hr>
<h2>Pitch Report of Pune's MCA Stadium</h2>
The MCA Stadium in Pune is known for its batting-friendly conditions, making it a prime venue for high-scoring encounters. With short square boundaries and a true surface, batters often enjoy their time in the middle, and big totals are a common sight. If the scores don’t breach the 200-run mark, as was frequently seen in the last IPL, it would likely be due to disciplined bowling rather than any assistance from the pitch.
 <img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_430x256_679c4dfe0bbbc.jpg" alt="">
Unlike some other venues in India, dew is not a significant factor here, ensuring that both innings are played under fairly consistent conditions. Additionally, the pitch tends to remain firm throughout the game, offering good bounce for stroke play and providing some assistance to pacers who hit the deck hard. With these factors in play, the MCA Stadium is set to witness a thrilling contest filled with raining boundaries and aggressive stroke-making.
<hr>
<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Dream11 Team and Fantasy Tips</h2>
Pune's MCA Stadium is a batting paradise, and unless we witness any sort of collapse, it will be a high-scoring game. Anything under 170 would be below-par. We will make our team based on this, and not to mention, there will be a risk factor. 
For Wicketkeeper, Jos Buttler is going to be the first choice for everyone and he is a must-pick player. Sanju Samson is our second pick as he is not much picked, and he is due for a good performance. There couldn't be a better ground other than MCA Stadium for him to get his form back. He is even a choice for captain if you can take extra risks. 
<img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_430x256_6798f7b286b99.jpg" alt="">
Tilak Verma is in great form and Ben Duckett is a good player of spin. With not much grip off the surface, these two batters are expected to fire to a good extent. SKY is under the radar and this Pune surface suits him so he is going to be in the team considering of what he can do when is in form. Tilak Verma or Ben Duckett can be another option for the captain and probably the safer option.
There are a lot of options in this section for both teams. Hardik Pandya and Liam Livingstone are two must-pick players and besides them, Overton might prove to be a good option. 
<img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_430x256_67990b84a34e9.jpg" alt="">
Arshdeep Singh, if plays the match, must be in the dream11 team. Replace him with Mohammed Shami if Arshdeep doesn't play. Varun Chakravarthy and Mark Wood would be the two other bowlers. 
<img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_430x256_6798f7b59f608.jpg" alt="">
This makes a strong team, more focused on the batting side as the pitch will favor the batters more. The bowling options are those who are most likely going to take wickets on such a surface. 
<h2>Dream11 Team- Grand League</h2>
Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(C1) Batters: Surya Kumar Yadav, Den Duckett, Tilak Verma(C2) Allrounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Liam Livingstone, J Overton Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, V Chakravarthy, Mark Wood  
*- These are predictions and they might go wrong. Play at your own risk.

India and England are set to lock horns in the Fourth T20I at MCA Stadium, Pune and a lot is at stake for England. We have picked up the top 11 players for our grand league team in this post.

This post covers the best dream11 team prediction for IND vs ENG 4th T20I. The fourth T20I between India and England is set to be played at MCA Stadium, PUNE.

IND vs ENG 4th T20I Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Best Grand League Team Prediction and Strongest Playing11 Prediction

ind-vs-eng-4th-t20i-dream11-fantasy-tips-best-grand-league-team-prediction-and-strongest-playing11-prediction

The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role</a>

India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

icc-champions-trophy-2025-india-to-travel-to-dubai-on-this-date-unlikely-to-play-warmup-game-

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a> 
<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

Shubman Gill gets ready for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

watch-under-pressure-shubman-gill-looks-solid-in-nets-ahead-of-icc-champions-trophy-2025-

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a>

Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-

India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a>

India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.