Afghanistan take on Sri Lanka in Match 30 of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, on Monday (30 October) afternoon.

Afghanistan is currently 7th on the points table, with 2 wins in 5 matches. They have registered two historic victories against England and Pakistan in the tournament. Afghanistan beat Pakistan in their last match by a comfortable margin of 8 wickets. Noor Ahmed picked up 3/49, and Ibrahim Zadran scored 87 to guide the run chase.

Similarly, Sri Lanka has also 2 wins in the 5 matches played in the tournament. After starting with three defeats, Sri Lanka has won the last 2 matches against Netherlands and England. They beat England by 8 wickets in the previous match at Bengaluru. Lahiru Kumara's 3/35 helped dismiss England for 156 runs, and Nissanka and Sadeera’s unbeaten fifties completed the win. 

SL vs AFG ODI World Cup 2023 Details

• Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
• Date & Time: Monday, October 30, 2023, at 2 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Channel and Disney+Hotstar App

Playing 11 for Today’s Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 2023 ODI World Cup

Playing 11 for Afghanistan Team

R. Gurbaz (WK), I. Zadran, R. Shah, H. Shahidi (C), M. Nabi, I. Alikhil, R. Khan, A. Omarzai, Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman, F. Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq

Playing 11 for Sri Lanka Team

P. Nissanka, D. Karunaratne, K. Mendis (C & WK), S. Samarawickrama, C. Asalanka, D. de Silva, A. Matthews, K. Rajitha, D. Madushanka, D. Chameera, M. Theekshana

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head-to-head Records in ODI

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have faced each other in 11 matches in One Day Internationals out of which Sri Lanka have won 7 times, while Afghanistan have won 3 times. At the ODI World Cup, Sri Lanka have won 2 times against Afghanistan.

MCA Pune Stadium Stats

Weather - 32°C, Mostly sunny

Pitch - Batting (Good for pacers)

Avg. 1st Innings Score - 304 runs (Last 5 ODIs played)

Toss - Team batting first won 3 times (Last 5 ODIs played)

Top Fantasy Players for Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023

Afghanistan Team

Sri Lanka Team

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan ODI World Cup 2023 Fantasy Team

• Wicketkeepers: K. Mendis, R. Gurbaz
• Batters: P. Nissanka, I. Zadran, S. Samarawickrama, A. Matthews
• All-rounders: A. Omarzai, M. Nabi
• Bowlers: D. Madushanka, M. Theekshana, R. Khan

• Captain: P. Nissanka/S. Samarawickrama
• Vice Captain: R. Khan/R. Gurbaz

HOWZAT Fantasy Team for Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023

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How many times has Sri Lanka beaten Afghanistan in the World Cup?

Sri Lanka has played Afghanistan 2 times in the World Cup and won both times (2015 and 2019).

Where is the venue for AFG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023?

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023 match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Oct 30 from 2 PM.