Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are set to lock horns once again in an exciting ODI series scheduled to take place in June 2023. This tour marks Afghanistan’s return to Sri Lanka after their thrilling battle in November 2022. In the previous series, Afghanistan showcased its prowess by securing a stunning 60-run victory in the first ODI.
The second contest ended in a no result, but Sri Lanka made a strong comeback in the third ODI, clinching a four-wicket victory to level the series. Additionally, this series holds significance as it marks the revival of international men’s cricket in Hambantota, a venue that last hosted an ODI match in February 2020. Both teams will be eager to make their mark and continue their competitive rivalry.
Afghanistan Tour Of Sri Lanka 2023
The eagerly anticipated Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 is scheduled to commence on May 29 when the Afghanistan team arrives in Sri Lanka. The three exciting matches of the series will take place on June 2, 4, and 7 respectively. Fans can expect thrilling cricket action as both teams battle it out on the field. All the matches of the Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 will be held at the MRIC Stadium in Hambantota, creating an electric atmosphere for cricket enthusiasts.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2023 ODI Match Scheduler
1st ODI
Date: 2 June 2023
Time: Local time 10:00 am
Stadium: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota.
2nd ODI
Date: 4 June 2023
Time: Local time 10:00 am
Stadium: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota.
3rd ODI
Date: 7 June 2023
Time: Local time 10:00 am
Stadium: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota.
Afghanistan Squad
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Rahmat Shah
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Riaz Hassan
- Najibullah Zadran
- Mohammad Nabi
- Ikram Alikhail (wk)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Rashid Khan
- Mujib ur Rahman
- Noor Ahmad
- Abdul Rahman
- Fazal Haq Farooqi
- Farid Ahmad Malik.
Reserves: Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia ur Rahman Akbar.
