Preview: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka as they looked to clinch the series in the second one-day international on Sunday. The tourists, who won the opener in the three-match series, came in unchanged in Pallekele, where rain was expected in the evening. Sri Lanka’s hopes of direct qualification into next year’s 50-overs World Cup were dented after their opening loss, with crucial Super League points on offer in the series. Hosts India and the seven highest-ranked other teams earn direct entry to the 2023 tournament. Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, remain unchanged from their 60-run thrashing on Friday at the same venue. Teams Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi Umpires: Nitin Menon (IND), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SRI) TV umpire: Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SRI) Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SRI) Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan LIVE Score and ball-by-ball updates: Sri Lanka aim to fight back and keep the series alive after losing the opening game by 60 runs.
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