SL vs AFG Live Score: Afghanistan Opt to Bowl in First ODI of Three-Match Series

Sri Lanka is set to host Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series, which will kick off on June 2 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. With the ICC ODI World Cup being held in India later this year, both teams will be looking at this series as a great opportunity to prepare.

Afghanistan’s Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be behind the stumps, while Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Fareed Ahmad Malik will make up the playing XI for Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka’s Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, and Lahiru Kumara will be the players representing Sri Lanka in this series.

Afghanistan Win Toss and Opt to Bowl

At the start of the first ODI of the series, Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bowl first. With both teams looking to use this series as a warm-up for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, it will be interesting to see how the match plays out.

Conclusion

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are all set to face each other in a three-match ODI series, which will serve as a great preparation opportunity for both teams ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup. Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl first in the first ODI of the series, and the match is sure to be an exciting one.