Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2024
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Based on 8 H2H matches (2016–2025)
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SL
Rating: 220
AFG
Rating: 220
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Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
Wickets (1+)
Matheesha Pathirana
SL
Wickets (1+)
Pathum Nissanka
SL
Fours (2+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Catches (1+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
Catches (1+)
Kusal Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
Wickets (1+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 10 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2024). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
SL at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Top Scorer
Pathum Nissanka
310 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
20 wkts
AFG at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Top Scorer
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
96 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Azmatullah Omarzai
4 wkts
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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | lbw b Akila Dananjaya | 45 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 204.55 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Sadeera Samarawickrama b Wanindu Hasaranga | 70 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 162.79 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) | c Wanindu Hasaranga b Akila Dananjaya | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Kusal Perera b Matheesha Pathirana | 31 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 134.78 |
| Mohammad Nabi | not out | 16* | 14 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Karim Janat | b Matheesha Pathirana | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Ishaq | not out | 16* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (c) | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | retired hurt | 60 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 200 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | c Sharafuddin Ashraf b Fareed Ahmad | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 123.08 |
| Kusal Perera | lbw b Noor Ahmad | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (c) | c Ibrahim Zadran b Mohammad Nabi | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | c Mohammad Ishaq b Qais Ahmad | 23 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 191.67 |
| Kamindu Mendis | not out | 65* | 39 | 7 | 2 | 166.67 |
| Angelo Mathews | c Qais Ahmad b Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Dasun Shanaka | run out (Mohammad Nabi) | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 162.5 |
| Akila Dananjaya | not out | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wafadar Momand | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Fareed Ahmad | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
85.3 |
| 2 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
75.7 |
| 3 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
75.5 |
| 4 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
73.7 |
| 5 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
71.0 |
| 6 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
67.3 |
| 7 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
54.3 |
| 8 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
44.5 |
| 9 |
Matheesha Pathirana
SL
|
43.9 |
| 10 |
Sadeera Samarawickrama
SL
|
43.8 |
| 11 |
Mohammad Ishaq
AFG
|
38.8 |
| 12 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
37.2 |
| 13 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
30.6 |
| 14 |
Qais Ahmad
AFG
|
25.7 |
| 15 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
19.8 |
| 16 |
Fareed Ahmad
AFG
|
16.2 |
| 17 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
12.4 |
| 18 |
Angelo Mathews
SL
|
10.1 |
| 19 |
Nuwan Thushara
SL
|
8.2 |
| 20 |
Wafadar Momand
AFG
|
7.7 |
| 21 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
4.1 |
| 22 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: who played
Afghanistan won by 3 runs in T20I 2024 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on 21 February 2024. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 70 off 43 balls and Mohammad Nabi took 2/35.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana. Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Wafadar Momand.
Who won Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Afghanistan won by 3 runs.
When and where was Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan played?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan was played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Wednesday 21 February 2024, in T20I 2024.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka scored 206/6 in 20 overs. Afghanistan scored 209/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Pathum Nissanka was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 85/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 70 off 43 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Mohammad Nabi took 2/35 in 4 overs.