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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 Internationalꦑ Stadium on Monday, ꧅February 21.
Having dominated the series so far with convincing vi🗹ctories in the first two matches, the Lankans are in prime position to clinch a series whitewash. Buoyed by their stellar performances, Sri Lanka will be aiming to maintain their winning streak and secure another triumphꦉ 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, t꧋he Afghan side will be eager to put up a strong fight and end the series on a positive not♏e.
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 level 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,ꦆ Binura Fernando, Matheesha Path꧅irana
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai✨, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq🐭 Farooqi
