Sri Lanka Aim to Take Series Lead Against Afghanistan in 2nd ODI
The Sri Lankan team, captained by Dasun Shanaka, will be looking to take the lead in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan when they face off in the second ODI at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Sunday, June 4. With the series on the line, Sri Lanka have opted to bat first.
Afghanistan to Take on Sri Lanka Without Spearhead Rashid Khan
Afghanistan will be taking on Sri Lanka without their spearhead, Rashid Khan, who is absent from the series. Nonetheless, a win here would give the Afghani side immense confidence as the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 draws nearer.
Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah Lead Afghanistan to Victory in 1st ODI
In the 1st ODI, Ibrahim Zadran (98) and Rahmat Shah (55) starred with the bat as Afghanistan claimed a comfortable 6-wicket win. Chasing a target of 269, the visitors kept the scoreboard ticking with a 146-run partnership that put Afghanistan in the driver’s seat.
Sri Lanka Aim to Show Fighting Spirit That Led to Asia Cup Win
Sri Lanka, who won the Asia Cup last year, will be looking to show the same fighting spirit and prove their might in the second ODI.
Conclusion
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan promises to be an exciting clash. Both sides will be looking to take the series lead, with Sri Lanka aiming to show the same fighting spirit that led to their Asia Cup win, and Afghanistan looking to prove their strength in the absence of their spearhead, Rashid Khan.