Match 6 of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2023  has Sri Lanka A taking on Afghanistan A. The match will be played at the Colts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo on 15th July 2023 at 10:00 AM IST.

SL-A vs AF-A (Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A), Match 6 - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A, Match 6
Date: 15th July 2023
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Colts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo

SL-A vs AF-A (Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A), Match 6 Preview

Sri Lanka A have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Afghanistan A have also played 1 match in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.

ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2023 Points Table

The points table of ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2023  Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
AF-A 1 1 0 2 +1.469
SL-A 1 1 0 2 +0.960
OMN 0 0 0 0 -
BN-A 1 0 1 0 -0.960
OM-A 1 0 1 0 -1.469

In the last match played by Sri Lanka A against Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A beat Bangladesh A by 48 runs. The top fantasy player for Sri Lanka A was Avishka Fernando who scored 174 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Oman A, Afghanistan A beat Oman A by 72 runs. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan A was Mohammad Ibrahim who scored 115 fantasy points.

SL-A vs AF-A, Colts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Colts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 209 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 85% of its matches. We predict that the team winning the toss will bat first here.

Weather Report for Colts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo

Temperature is expected to be around 28.38 °C and humidity is expected to be around 79%. 4.46 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

SL-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Lasith Croospulle 5 39 7.8 0 0 31, 0, 4, 4, 0 -
Janith Liyanage 5 106 21.2 2 0.4 11, 0, 76, 16, 3 0, 2, 0, 0, 0
  1. Dian Lasith Shenan Croospulle

    Lasith Croospulle is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches Lasith Croospulle has scored 39 runs averaging 7.8 per match.

  2. Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi

    Janith Liyanage can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Janith Liyanage has scored 11, 0, 76, 16, 3 runs at an average of 21.2 per match.

SL-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Dilshan Madushanka 5 1 0.2 11 2.2 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 3, 1, 3, 1, 3
Dunith Wellalage 5 67 13.4 6 1.2 31, 13, 0, 15, 8 1, 2, 1, 1, 1
  1. Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka

    Dilshan Madushanka is a Bowler and has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2.

  2. Dunith Nethmika Wellalage

    Dunith Wellalage is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Dunith Wellalage has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 1, 2, 1, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 1.2. Dunith Wellalage has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 5 wickets.

SL-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Shahidullah Kamal 5 230 46 1 0.2 45, 82, 92, 9, 2 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Sharafuddin Ashraf 5 111 22.2 4 0.8 24, 34, 53, 0, 0 1, 1, 0, 0, 2
Sahan Arachchige 5 172 34.4 5 1 2, 57, 0, 63, 50 2, 0, 1, 0, 2
  1. Shahidullah Kamal

    Shahidullah Kamal is an All Rounder and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Shahidullah Kamal has scored 230 runs averaging 46 per match.

  2. Sharafuddin Ashraf

    Sharafuddin Ashraf is an All Rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. Sahan Shashintha Diyamantha Arachchige

    Sahan Arachchige is an All Rounder and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Sahan Arachchige is a Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 172 runs averaging 34.4 per match.

SL-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Dushan Hemantha 5 47 9.4 10 2 3, 0, 22, 15, 7 3, 2, 0, 3, 2
Sharafuddin Ashraf 5 111 22.2 4 0.8 24, 34, 53, 0, 0 1, 1, 0, 0, 2
Dunith Wellalage 5 67 13.4 6 1.2 31, 13, 0, 15, 8 1, 2, 1, 1, 1
Sahan Arachchige 5 172 34.4 5 1 2, 57, 0, 63, 50 2, 0, 1, 0, 2
Shahidullah Kamal 5 230 46 1 0.2 45, 82, 92, 9, 2 0, 1, 0, 0, 0

The Top Point Getters for Sri Lanka A are Dushan Hemantha with 90 match fantasy points. Dunith Wellalage with 65 match fantasy points and Sahan Arachchige with 64 match fantasy points.

The Top Point Getters for Afghanistan A are Sharafuddin Ashraf with 84 match fantasy points and Shahidullah Kamal with 62 match fantasy points.

SL-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Lasith Croospulle 5 39 7.8 0 0 31, 0, 4, 4, 0 -
Dilshan Madushanka 5 1 0.2 11 2.2 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 3, 1, 3, 1, 3
Shahidullah Kamal 5 230 46 1 0.2 45, 82, 92, 9, 2 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Dunith Wellalage 5 67 13.4 6 1.2 31, 13, 0, 15, 8 1, 2, 1, 1, 1
Sharafuddin Ashraf 5 111 22.2 4 0.8 24, 34, 53, 0, 0 1, 1, 0, 0, 2
  1. Dian Lasith Shenan Croospulle

    Lasith Croospulle can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Lasith Croospulle is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 31, 0, 4, 4, 0 runs at an average of 7.8 per match.

  2. Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka

    Dilshan Madushanka is a Bowler and has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 5 matches Dilshan Madushanka has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2.

  3. Shahidullah Kamal

    Shahidullah Kamal can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Shahidullah Kamal has scored 230 runs averaging 46 per match.

  4. Dunith Nethmika Wellalage

    Dunith Wellalage is a Bowler and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 1, 2, 1, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 1.2. Dunith Wellalage has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 0, 5 wickets.

  5. Sharafuddin Ashraf

    Sharafuddin Ashraf is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Sharafuddin Ashraf bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 1, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 0.8.

SL-A vs AF-A Squad Information

Sri Lanka A (SL-A) Squad: Minod Bhanuka, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Udara, Dushan Hemantha, Sahan Arachchige, Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Ashen Bandara, Lasith Croospulle, Isitha Wijesundera, Dunith Wellalage, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana

Afghanistan A (AF-A) Squad: Noor Ali Zadran, Sayed Shirzad, Ihsanullah Janat, Shahidullah Kamal, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Zia ur Rehman, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Ibrahim, Wafadar Momand, Abdul Baqi, Bahir Shah, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Zubaid Akbari, Asghar Atal, Bilal Sami, Allah Noor, Zohaib Zamankhil, Mohammad Saleem, Ishaq Rahimi and Izharulhaq Naveed

SL-A vs AF-A Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Lahiru Udara

Batters: Ashen Bandara, Ihsanullah Janat, Janith Liyanage and Lasith Croospulle

All-Rounders: Shahidullah Kamal, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Zia ur Rehman

Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage and Isitha Wijesundera

Captain: Lasith Croospulle

Vice-Captain: Dilshan Madushanka

Photo credit: Alamy