SL vs AFG LIVE Score: Afghanistan is cruising in the chase of 269

The first One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series between Sri Lanka (SL) and Afghanistan (AFG) is being played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. The visitors, Afghanistan, won the toss and opted to bowl first. Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka scored 91 runs, which propelled the team to a strong position. However, in the chase, Afghanistan is cruising with Ibrahim Zadran’s fifty. With the ICC ODI World Cup scheduled to take place later this year in India, both teams are viewing this series as a preparation opportunity.

Playing XI for Afghanistan

The playing XI for Afghanistan is: 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.

Playing XI for Sri Lanka

The playing XI for Sri Lanka is: 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 first ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan has provided a great opportunity for both teams to prepare for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup. With Afghanistan cruising in the chase of 269, the series is sure to provide an exciting matchup between the two teams.