SL vs AFG: A three-match One-Day International series featuring Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is scheduled to begin on June 2 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. Despite their recent limited-overs challenges, Sri Lanka will be eager to turn things around and prove their worth against an elite Afghan team.
On June 2, 2023, at Hambantota’s MRIC Stadium, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will square off in their first one-day international match. The match is going to be broadcast live from the venue for cricket fans to watch.
The games will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India, and Sony LIV will stream them live. Siyatha TV, Sri Lanka Cricket on YouTube, and SLBC are the only choices for Sri Lankan viewers to watch the action.
Preview for Sri Lanka:
After a number of poor performances in previous games, Dasun Shanaka’s Sri Lankan side approaches the series with a point to prove. After losing the first match of the ODI series against New Zealand, they also lost their next Test and T20I matches to the same opponent. Sri Lanka will be determined to come back and show off their potential as they prepare to face Afghanistan.
One of the team’s intriguing youngsters, 20-year-old Matheesha Pathirana, who succeeded while playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023. Pathirana will be aiming to make a statement in the coming series and secure a place in the nation’s squad after recently winning the IPL title.
The Sri Lankan side will be motivated to regain their form and create an ambitious push against their Afghan rivals since they’ve got much to prove.
Preview for Afghanistan:
Afghanistan enters the ODI series against Sri Lanka with confidence and momentum on their side. They just won their first-ever limited-overs match against their neighboring country, Pakistan, in a historic three-match T20I series. The Afghan squad will want to take advantage of their win and keep things moving well against Sri Lanka.
The brilliant 18-year-old Noor Ahmad, who established a name for himself on the world stage, is another player worth keeping an eye on. Noor’s performance against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 was significant and the Afghanistan side will require the best spin bowling from him.
Afghanistan will be ready to make a point against Sri Lanka as they aim to continue their rise in international cricket.
SL vs AFG 2023: Complete Schedule
- First ODI:
- Date: June 2, 2023
- Stadium: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
- Time: The match is set to begin at 10 AM IST/04:30 AM GMT.
- Second ODI:
- Date: June 4, 2023
- Stadium: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
- Time: The match is set to begin at 10 AM IST/04:30 AM GMT.
- Third ODI:
- Date: June 7, 2023
- Stadium: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
- Time: The match is scheduled to start at 10 AM IST/04:30 AM GMT.
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