As it turns out it will be an inconsequential clash for the Sri Lankan Emerging team when they meet Afghanistan in the 9th match of the ACC Emerging Asia Cup. A win for Afghanistan will ensure them to go through to the final 4. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will look to finish off the tournament with a victory. Afghanistan will hope that Pakistan beats Oman in their next clash to smoothen their path to the semi-final.
Afghanistan has an impressive team and will look to crush Sri Lanka in their must-win clash. For Sri Lanka, it has been a roller coaster ride. They have lost both the group matches in the tournament so far and will look for an inspired performance in their final day.
Pitch Conditions and Toss
The pitch conditions, in general, have been on the slower side and the batters have found it difficult to get the ball going. The fast bowlers have used the variations to perfection and that is why the stadium hasn’t witnessed too many high scoring matches. In all likelihood, team winning the toss will look to chase.
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Emerging Team
Amila Aponso, Minod Bhanuka (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Jehan Daniel, Charith Asalanka (c), Asitha Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Hasitha Boyagoda, Kalana Perera, Pathum Nissanka
Afghanistan Emerging Team
Samiullah Shinwari (c), Munir Ahmad (wk), Shahidullah Kamal, Waheedullah Shafaq, Nijat Masood, Tariq Stanikzai, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Abdul Wasi, Abdul Malik, Bahir Shah
Match Details
ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019
Match: Sri Lanka Emerging Team Vs Afghanistan Emerging Team
Date And Time: 18th November, Monday- 8:30am IST
Venue: Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground, Cox’s Bazar
Where To Watch: West Indies YouTube, FanCode
Pivotal Players
Sri Lanka Emerging Team
Pathum Nissanka, Hasitha Boyagoda, Kalana Perera and Amila Aponso
Afghanistan Emerging Team
Abdul Malik, Shahidullah Kamal, Tariq Stanikzai and Abdul Wasi
Top 4 Batting Order
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Minod Bhanuka, Hasith Boyagoda, Charith Asalanka
Afghanistan
Abdul Malik, Shahidullah Kamal, Bahir Shah, Waheedullah Shafaq
Clean Hitters
Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis
Afghanistan
Abdul Malik, Munir Ahmed
Death Overs Bowlers
Sri Lanka
Asitha Fernando, Shiran Fernando
Afghanistan
Nijat Masood, Shahidullah Kamal
SL-ET vs AFGH-ET Dream11 Wicket-Keeper
Sri Lanka’s wicket-keeper Minod Bhanuka will be our choice for the wicket-keeper’s slot. He has been a prolific run scorer for the emerging team. He hasn’t looked at his best in the competition so far but will definitely look to finish off the tournament on a high. He was dismissed for 2 in the previous clash but defining the odds, he should come up with a big knock tomorrow.
SL-ET vs AFGH-ET Dream11 Batsmen
Pathum Nissanka, the Sri Lankan batsman will be our first pick from the batsmen lot. He scored a well compiled 40 in the opening clash against Oman and followed it up with a 34 in the previous clash. He is due for a big score.
Abdul Malik will be another pick in our team given the form he has been in. He smashed a brilliant 91 in the previous clash against Oman. Bahir Shah is another impressive player in the Afghan team who has looked impressive. He remained unbeaten on 24 in the previous clash as Afghanistan romped past Oman by 9 wickets.
Ashen Bandara will be our next pick in this segment. He scored a sensational 51 balls 62 in the match against Oman which included 4 fours and a couple of sixes.
SL-ET vs AFGH-ET Dream11 All-rounders
Leg-spinner and skipper Samiullah Shenwari should be an inevitable pick in the team given his experience of playing for the senior team. He hasn’t been at his best in the tournament but on a must-win day a big player like him can just do the job for the Afghans.
Charith Aslanka has looked in great touch with the bat and scored a magnificent half-century in the previous clash. He will look to continue his good run in Sri Lanka’s final match of the tournament.
Kamindu Menids, the left-handed all-rounder from Sri Lanka will be our last pick in the all-rounder’s department. He has been an impressive customer and a stroke maker per excellence.
SL-ET vs AFGH-ET Dream11 Bowlers
Amila Aposo will be the first pick in the Dream XI especially due to his form in the tournament so far. He has so far bagged 5 wickets for two matches and has been the only bright spot for the Lankans in the tournament.
Abdul Wasi will be the 2nd player in this segment. He has done a good job for Afghanistan and has bee among the wickets so far. He bagged a couple in the previous match against Oman and will look to continue his good run.
The last but not the least player in our list will be Asitha Fernando. He has impressed with his pace and skills and has also been among the wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain
Our captain for the day will be Amila Aponso for his knack of taking wickets. Vice-captain for the day will be Adbul Malik.
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