Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: ODI Series Set to Begin June 2
The ICC ODI World Cup is set to take place later this year in India and both Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are looking to use the three-match ODI series, commencing June 2, as a preparation opportunity. The matches will be held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota.
Afghanistan Win Toss and Opt to Bowl
Afghanistan have won the toss and have opted to bowl in the first ODI of the three-match series. The Playing XI for Afghanistan is Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Fareed Ahmad Malik.
Sri Lanka’s Playing XI
The Playing XI for Sri Lanka is Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (w), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, and Lahiru Kumara.
Conclusion
The three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is set to begin June 2 and is seen as a great opportunity for both teams to prepare for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup in India. Afghanistan have won the toss and have opted to bowl in the first ODI of the three-match series. Both teams have announced their Playing XI for the match. It will be interesting to see how the two teams fare against each other in the upcoming matches.