- Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023: Where to Watch, Live Streaming, TV Broadcast Details, and Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
In the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan find themselves in a neck-and-neck competition, both tied at four points.
However, Sri Lanka holds a higher position in the standings, courtesy of their superior Net Run Rate (NRR). Their recent victory against defending champions England, where they chased down a target of 157 with ease, showcased a commendable performance by batsmen Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama. With this win, Sri Lanka currently stands fifth in the World Cup standings, gaining momentum after a slow start.
On the other hand, Afghanistan secured their second win by upsetting Pakistan, positioning themselves at the seventh spot. As the two teams gear up for a crucial encounter in Pun, Sri Lanka aims for a third consecutive victory, while Afghanistan, hailed as the tournament’s giant killers, seeks to stay alive in the competition with a potential win on Monday.
Before this crucial encounter, let’s delve into the details of the match and their historical head-to-head record in ODI matches:
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Match Date and Time
- Match: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Match 30, World Cup 2023
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
- Date & Time: Monday, October 30 at 1:30 PM
Where to watch the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 match in Pakistan?
Cricket enthusiasts in Pakistan can catch the live action on PTV Sports, PTV National, PTV Home, and A-Sports for the live broadcast. Digital platforms including ptvflix, Daraz, TAPMAD, MYCO, SHOQ TV, ARY ZAP, Jazz, and Tamasha are the designated digital partners for streaming the match.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming Details
Pakistani fans can access the live stream through platforms such as PTV Sports and ptvflix.
Sri Lankan fans can access the live stream through the official website sirasatv.lk.
For viewers in India, the match will be streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ODI Head-to-Head Records
In the ODI World Cup history between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, they have faced each other twice. Sri Lanka emerged victorious in both encounters, securing two wins, while Afghanistan is yet to register a win in their matchups.
| Year | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dunedin | Sri Lanka | 4 wickets |
| 2019 | Cardiff | Sri Lanka | 34 runs |
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ODI Records
In their 11 ODI meetings, Sri Lanka has emerged victorious in 7 games against Afghanistan’s 3 wins, with one match resulting in no decision. This underscores Sri Lanka’s historical dominance in their cricketing matchups.
| Matches Played | Afghanistan Won | Sri Lanka Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI
The anticipated playing eleven for Afghanistan includes Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi as captain, Azmatullah Omarzai, wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, and the choice between Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
As for the probable lineup for Sri Lanka, it features Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis serving as captain and wicketkeeper, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, and a decision to be made between Lahiru Kumara and Dushmantha Chameera, with Dilshan Madushanka completing the playing eleven.
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