Sri Lanka to Host Afghanistan in Three-Match ODI Series
Sri Lanka are ready to welcome Afghanistan for a three-match One Day International (ODI) series, commencing on June 2nd at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. With the ICC ODI World Cup looming in India later this year, both teams are viewing this series as a valuable preparation opportunity.
Afghanistan Win Toss and Opt to Bowl First
At the start of the first ODI, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Playing XI for Afghanistan is as follows: 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.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka’s Playing XI 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 an ideal opportunity for both teams to prepare for the ICC ODI World Cup. Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first ODI. Both teams have announced their respective Playing XIs and are now ready to begin the series.