Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are set to face each other in the three-match T20I series, the first of which will be played at Dambulla on February 17, 2024, at 7 P.M IST. The hosts will challenge the Ibrahim Zadran-led side after thrashing them in the one-off test played at Colombo, followed by a 3-0 ODI series win on Wednesday, February 14.
Wanindu Hasaranga’s side will be high on confidence as they are yet to lose a match in this Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka. They would once again bank on home support and the T20 powerhouse they have in their armoury. However, they will be cautious of the experience that Afghanistan possesses in the shortest format.
Here, in this article, we will look at the date, venue, live telecast and streaming, and squad of the 1st T20I match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
SL vs AFG 1st T20I 2024: When and where will the match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan take place?
The first T20I match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will be held at Dambulla, Sri Lanka on February 17, 2024, at 7 P.M IST.
SL vs AFG 1st T20I 2024: Where to watch the live telecast of the match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan?
The broadcasting rights for the match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are with the Sony Sports Network. Hence, you can watch the match live on Sony Sports 5 HD.
SL vs AFG 1st T20I 2024: Where to watch the live score and update of the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st T20I?
You can follow the live score and updates of the match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on SportsTiger app.
SL vs AFG 1st T20I 2024: Where to watch the live streaming of the match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan?
The streaming rights for the match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are held with Sony Liv.
Squads of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
Sri Lanka squad: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Matheesha Pathirana, Akila Dhananjaya, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madhushanka, Nuwan Thusara, Binura Fernando*, Dushmantha Chameera*
Afghanistan squad: Ibrahim Zadran (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazrat Zazai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Ishaq Rahimi, Najib Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Farid Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Wafadar Momand, Qais Ahmad.
(* subject to fitness)