CWC 2019: Match 7, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: Best BalleBaazi Combination, Tips, Lineups & Team News
This article will provide you the Predicted XIs, Team News & the Best BalleBaazi Combination for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
L. Thiramanne, like most of the Sri Lankan batsmen, struggled in the match against New Zealand. The fit-again Avishka Fernando may open the innings alongside Karunaratne in his place.
Jeffrey Vandersay may replace Jeevan Mendis as Sri Lanka's frontline spinner against Afghanistan tomorrow.
Asghar Stanikzai was surprisingly dropped against Australia but may come into the side against the Lankans. He may replace Mujeeb ur-Rahman in the starting XI.
Match Tips:
Weather Forecast: It is likely to be a cool day in Cardiff with the temperature hovering around 12 degrees Celsius.
Tomorrow's match may be affected by rain there is a 70% chance of a downpour at some point during the match.
In case of rain, Afghanistan wrist spinners may find it difficult to grip the ball and the outfield is likely to be razor quick.
The Cardiff pitch, which hosted the match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, was a green top which favoured the seam bowlers. The condition of the pitch is not likely to change too much tomorrow.
Match Prediction:Both teams head into this match on the back of losses and will be desperate for a win in tomorrow's match. While Afghanistan are inexperienced at this level, Sri Lanka are in woeful form heading into this contest. Expect a tightly fought contest with both teams having a good shot at winning tomorrow.
Predicted XIs:
Afghanistan: M Shahzad, H Zazai, R Shah, H Shahidi, A Afghan/M ur Rahman, N Zadran, G Naib, M Nabi, R Khan, H Hassan.
Sri Lanka: D Karunaratne, L Thirimanne/A Fernando, K Perera, K Mendis, D de Silva, A Mathews, T Perera, Vandersay/J Mendis, I Udana, S Lakmal, L Malinga.