Sri Lanka Vs Afghanistan ODI Series: Toss Won By Afghanistan, Both Teams To Prepare For ICC ODI World Cup
The first One Day International (ODI) match of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will be held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on June 2. The toss was won by Afghanistan, who opted to bowl first. With the ICC ODI World Cup scheduled to take place later this year in India, both teams are using this series as an opportunity to prepare for the tournament.
Afghanistan’s Playing XI
The Afghan team has selected the following players for the match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Fareed Ahmad Malik.
Sri Lanka’s Playing XI
The Sri Lankan team has chosen the following players for the match: 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.
Conclusion
The upcoming ODI series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is an ideal opportunity for both teams to prepare for the ICC ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in India later this year. The first match of the series will be held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on June 2, with Afghanistan winning the toss and electing to bowl first. The teams have selected their respective playing XI’s and are ready to battle it out in the series.