The joy is palpable as Sri Lanka and Afghanistan gear as much as conflict in an exciting T20 Worldwide (T20I) collection, commencing on February 17 on the Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium in Dambulla. With all matches scheduled to be held at this iconic venue, cricket fanatics are eagerly anticipating the showdown between these two formidable groups.

Ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga can be main the Islanders within the shortest format. On the opposing aspect, Afghanistan can be below the management of Ibrahim Zadran, who’s poised to steer his workforce to success within the T20I collection.

The stage is about for a riveting contest between these two cricketing powerhouses, following their latest encounters within the One Day Worldwide (ODI) collection. Sri Lanka emerged triumphant within the ODI collection, delivering a dominant efficiency that culminated in a clear sweep in opposition to their Afghan counterparts.

Buoyed by their success within the ODI area, Sri Lanka are decided to keep up their profitable momentum and replicate their stellar efficiency within the upcoming T20I matches. In the meantime, Afghanistan are desperate to stage a comeback and start the T20I collection with a constructive begin.

Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2024, T20I collection Fixture, Venue and Timing:

• February 17: First T20I at Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium, Dambulla 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 07:00 pm native
• February 19: Second T20I at Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium, Dambulla 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 07:00 pm native
• February 21: Third T20I at Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium, Dambulla 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 07:00 pm native

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Squads:

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Wafadar Momand, Mohammad Ishaq

Broadcast and Reside streaming particulars:

• India: Fancode, Sony Liv, Sony Sports activities 5
• Sri Lanka: Ten Cricket, Siyatha TV, Official You Tube Channel of SLC
• Afghanistan: Ariana TVN, RTA Sports activities
• UK: TNT Sports activities 4

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