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SL vs AFG 3rd T20I: Afghanistan’s hunt for victory continues as Sri Lanka eye series sweep
Having already dominated the series with wins in the first two matches, Sri Lanka will square off against Afghanistan in the third and final encounter on Wednesday at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Sri Lanka enter this game with immense confidence, looking to maintain their unbeaten streak.
Continuing with their unbeaten run, Sri Lanka have been the raging force for Afghanistan who have failed to overcome them. In the last two games, despite putting their best efforts forward, Afghanistan have been quite far from victory. In the first game, Afghanistan lost by 4 runs , while in the second they endured 72-run defeat.
With Sri Lanka leading the series 2-0, Afghanistan will be eager to salvage pride and end the series on a positive note, having already suffered two back-to-back defeats. For Sri Lanka, they will be eying a series whitewash, further boosting their confidence ahead of the T20I World Cup.
Afghanistan, On the other hand, will be eager to get a victory to keep themselves in a positive spirit, especially considering the upcoming T20I World Cup in June.
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan Probable XI: 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
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