Sri Lanka are all set to host Afghanistan for the upcoming three-match One-Day Worldwide (ODI) collection, beginning June 02 at Mahinda Rajapaksa Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.

Notably, Sri Lanka’s efficiency in ODI matches might be thought of common for the time being because the Dasun Shanaka-led staff not too long ago suffered a 2-0 defeat in a three-match ODI collection in opposition to New Zealand. Additionally they confronted defeats within the two-match Take a look at leg and the three-match T20I collection in opposition to the Black Caps. Moreover, in January 2023, Sri Lanka have been defeated 3-0 by India in a three-match ODI battle.

Then again, Afghanistan’s most up-to-date ODI collection was in opposition to Sri Lanka in November 2022, the place they drew the collection 1-1. That they had a profitable outing in opposition to Zimbabwe, profitable the three-match ODI collection 3-0 in June 2022. In March 2023, the Afghan aspect displayed their power by defeating Pakistan 2-1 in a three-match T20I collection, securing their first-ever victory in opposition to their neighboring nation within the limited-overs format.

Key performers

Each Sri Lanka and Afghanistan possess a number of match-winners inside their respective squads. Lately, star batter Dimuth Karunaratne has been included in Sri Lanka’s squad. The 35-year-old is understood for his prowess in red-ball cricket and has the potential to adapt his abilities to the white-ball format as effectively.

Equally, Matheesha Pathirana‘s inclusion within the squad is one other important improvement because the 20-year-old has earned his call-up after delivering an impressive efficiency for the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) within the not too long ago concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Having secured his first title within the prestigious league, Pathirana will likely be desperate to make a powerful impression within the upcoming collection in opposition to Afghanistan.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the wicketkeeper-batsman, will likely be a participant to be careful for from Afghanistan. He impressed together with his performances for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within the IPL 2023. One other participant to control is the 18-year-old Noor Ahmad, who has made his mark on the worldwide stage. Noor performed a major position within the IPL 2023 for the Gujarat Titans (GT), serving to them attain the finals.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan ODI collection schedule:

• First ODI – June 02 at Mahinda Rajapaksa Worldwide Cricket Stadium, 10 AM IST/04:30 AM GMT
• Second ODI – June 04 at Mahinda Rajapaksa Worldwide Cricket Stadium, 10 AM IST/04:30 AM GMT
• Third ODI – June 07 at Mahinda Rajapaksa Worldwide Cricket Stadium, 10 AM IST/04:30 AM GMT

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (vc & wk), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhail (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujib ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Abdul Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Ahmad Malik.
Reserves: Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia ur Rahman Akbar

Broadcast and Streaming particulars:

• India: Sony Sports activities Community, Sony LIV
• Sri Lanka: Siyatha TV, Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube channel and SLBC
• Remainder of the World together with Afghanistan: ICC.television.