SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report, Dambulla Weather Forecast, T20 stats and Records | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2024

Sri Lanka are gearing up to clash with Afghanistan in the highly anticipated third and final T20I of their thrilling three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla In💙ternational Stadium on Monday, February 21.

Having dominated the series so far with convincing ൩victories in the first two matches, the Lankans are in prime position to clinch a se♊ries whitewash. Buoyed by their stellar performances, Sri Lanka will be aiming to maintain their winning streak and secure another triumph on home turf.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan, trailing 0-2 in the series, are determined to salvage some pride with a consolation victory in the final encounter. With their pride at stake, the Afghan side will be eager to put up a strong fight and end the series on a positiv꧑e note.

T20I stats and records at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium:

• Total matches: 4
• Matches won batting first: 3
• Matches won bowling first: 2
• Average 1st innings scores: 149
• Average 2nd innings scores: 128
• Highest total recorded: 187/6 (20 Overs) by Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
• Lowest total recorded: 115 (17 overs) by Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
• Highest score chased: 141/3 (17 Overs) by Sri Lanka Women vs India Women
• Lowest score defended: 160 (19 Overs) by Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report:

The track at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium favours both batters and bowlers. Initially, the new ball provides conducive bounce, but as the game progresses, spinners are expected to play a more significant role, leveraging the pitch’s ability to offer improved grip and turn.

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Dambulla Weather Forecast:

The weather for the second T20I is expected to be clear with no chance of precipitation. The temperature is projected to reach around 32 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a humidity le🌱vel of approximately 59%. Additionally, the wind is forecasted to blow at a speed of about 13 kmph.

SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I, Probable Playing XI:

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Mathee⛄sha Pathirana

Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (c), Ra🦂hmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Naj🐲ibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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