Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will compete in the Super 4 stage on Saturday. The Super 4 stage, where each club will play three games, will now feature these two teams from Group B.
Afghanistan has performed exceptionally well in this competition up until this point and has advanced by winning all of its games. Since their bowling has always been a strong suit, they expect another solid performance from their bowlers tonight.
On the other hand, in the second match of the group stage, Sri Lanka recently defeated Bangladesh. They batted reasonably effectively and chased down a large total in the second game.
This game is predicted to be exciting given the team lineups of these two teams. A thrilling cricket match is coming up. The Asia Cup will be contested in the 20-20 format because this year is the T20 World Cup. During the group stage, each team will play the other teams in their group once.
While, to reach the final four, the top two teams from each group must finish first. During the super 4 round, each team will face off against the other in one match. The top two teams will advance.
Asia Cup 2022: Team Preview and Updates
Afghanistan will be eager to maintain their winning ways in the competition’s Super 4 rounds after producing two triumphs in a row. In terms of batting, Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, and Mohammad Nabi will be expected to score the majority of the runs in this match.
Najibullah Zadran was the star batsman in the last game against Bangladesh, finishing the innings with the highest score of 43 not out off just 16 balls. Ibrahim Zadran, who contributed with an undefeated 42 runs off 41 balls, helped to support him nicely.
The team’s bowlers, including as Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi. And Naveen Ul Haq, will be counted on to deliver timely wickets. Off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the bowler of choice in the match against Bangladesh, taking three wickets. Leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who bowled with precision in addition to Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Finished with figures of 3 for 22 in his four overs. The management of the Sri Lankan team will be hopeful that Sri Lanka can step up their overall performance in this match.
Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Captain Dasun Shanaka. And Bhanuka Rajapaksa are expected to contribute the majority of the runs and aid Sri Lanka in putting up a moderate score in the batting department. For the Super Four stage, India, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka have already qualified. Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka on August 27 to kick off the Asia Cup. In the first game of the tournament, the Afghans prevailed by 8 wickets. In the third T20I encounter, Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh to record a second victory. Afghanistan has thus earned a spot in the Super 4 round.
Asia Cup 2022: Weather and Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium’s wicket can be described as having short boundaries and a slow track. It’s possible that the same wicket will also be used in the subsequent match. If the captain wins the toss, he or she could decide to bowl first and then try to chase down the total. On the day of the game, there will likely be a high of 35°C, 45% humidity, and 13 km/hr wind. Precipitation is not anticipated during the game.
Asia Cup 2022: Probable XI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando.
Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran,Mohammad Nabi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
