In the upcoming clash on Monday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Cricket Stadium in Pune, it's set to be a fierce battle between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Match 30 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Both teams have managed to secure two victories each, accumulating a total of four points in the tournament, and they're determined to secure a spot in the top four, a goal that's very much within their reach.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, had to contend with injuries during the 2023 Asia Cup and continue to deal with this challenge in the current tournament. Nevertheless, they've found their way back to winning ways, which is sure to boost their confidence. It's expected that they have the strength and resilience needed to outperform Afghanistan in Pune.
Let's take a look at the predicted playing 11 for both teams:
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rahmat Shah
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Ikram Alikhil (wk)
- Mohammad Nabi
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Noor Ahmad
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Perera
- Kusal Mendis (c) (wk)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Angelo Mathews
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kasun Rajitha
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Lahiru Kumara
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for a coveted spot in the top four of the tournament.