Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: 2nd ODI Preview
Afghanistan will be looking to take a commanding lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka when they face off on Sunday, June 4 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. Despite being without their star player, Rashid Khan, the Afghani side will be aiming to gain confidence ahead of the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023. On the other hand, the Sri Lankan side under the captaincy of Dasun Shanaka has shown their mettle in the past, most notably in their victory at the Asia Cup last year.
Afghanistan’s Dominance in the 1st ODI
The first ODI saw Afghanistan dominate as they chased down a target of 269 with ease. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah put on a 146-run partnership to guide the visitors to victory. Zadran scored 98 and Shah scored 55, while captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and senior batsman Mohammad Nabi also contributed with 34 and 33 respectively.
Conclusion
The second ODI will be a crucial one as both teams aim to gain the upper hand in the series. Afghanistan will be hoping to continue their good form from the first ODI and Sri Lanka will be looking to make a comeback. The match promises to be an exciting affair and will be one to watch out for.