SL-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction: The final match of the Asian Men’s T20 Emerging Cup 2024 is here, as Sri Lanka A takes on Afghanistan A in the penultimate match of the tournament. This game is scheduled to start at 07:00 PM (IST) on Sunday, October 27, and will be held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman.
Both teams have reached this final on merit. Afghanistan A defeated tournament favorites India A in the semifinal, while Sri Lanka overcame Pakistan Shaheen in the other semifinal. Afghanistan’s match against India is worth highlighting; they batted first and took the attack straight to the Indian bowlers. Afghanistan’s man of the moment, Sediqullah Atal, played a superb innings of 83 runs, while his opening partner, Zubaid Akbari, also smashed 64 runs—his second half-century of the tournament. Afghanistan’s top order is in red-hot form right now.
However, Sri Lanka won’t be intimidated by the challenge ahead. Their frontline bowlers, especially Dushan Hemantha, are in excellent form, leading the wickets chart with 14 scalps in just four innings—an average of more than three wickets per innings. Such numbers in a T20 format are phenomenal, making it a battle of Afghanistan’s batters against Sri Lanka’s bowlers.
Match Info:
- Match: Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A
- Date: October27, 2024.
- Time: 07:00 PM (IST)
SL-A vs AF-A Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch report: The pitch at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1) is a good one. As all matches in this tournament have been played at this venue, we can say that the surface has produced runs while also providing support for bowlers. It’s all about adjusting to the pace of the surface. Conditions are likely to remain the same for the entirety of the match, and the team batting first can easily score above 160 runs.
Weather report: There’s no chance of rain in Al Amerat, Oman, on Sunday. Conditions are typical, with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s and humidity levels around 30-35%.
- Maximum Temperature: 34°C
- Precipitation: 0%
- Humidity: 30%
- Wind: 21 km/h
SL-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
- No injury news at all. Both trams have full set to players available for selection
- Expect Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A to stick with the same combination they used in their respective semifinal matches.
TOP Picks For SL-A vs AF-A Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Sediqullah Atal: Sediqullah Atal: The leading scorer in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, Sediqullah Atal has taken his performance to a whole new level by scoring 313 runs across four innings—151 runs ahead of the second-highest scorer. He also blasted 83 runs off 52 balls in the semifinal match against India A.
- Dushan Hemantha: With 14 wickets in just four innings, Dushan Hemantha has been on fire in the ongoing ACC Emerging Asia T20 Cup 2024 tournament. His battle with Atal could set the tone for the final.
- Karim Janat: If you’re ready to take a risk in the SL-A vs. AF-A Dream11 Grand League teams, consider picking Karim Janat. The 26-year-old Afghanistan player can make an impact both as a batter and a bowler.
- Sahan Arachchige: Sahan Arachchige is another player who can influence the match in multiple ways. The 28-year-old is an experienced player with the capability to excel in both batting and bowling.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Abdul Rahman: Based on his performance in the last two games, Abdul Rahman could be a wildcard in today’s SL-A vs. AFG-A cricket match. He has taken five wickets in the last two matches, including two in the semifinal against India A.
- Nipun Ransika: The 35-year-old has claimed six wickets in his last three appearances. Given his current form, he is a must-have in your Dream11 fantasy Grand League team.
- Zubaid Akbari: The 24-year-old scored 64 runs in a pressure game against India A in the semifinal. This marked his second half-century in the last three innings. He is in form and should be included in the SL-A vs. AFG-A Dream11 teams.
- Ahan Wickramasinghe: The 23-year-old smashed an unbeaten half-century in the semifinal match against Pakistan Shaheen. He is more than capable of repeating this feat.
SL-A vs AF-A Predicted Lineups
Sri Lanka A Playing XI: Yashodha Lanka, Lahiru Udara (WK), Ahan Wickramasinghe, Nuwanidu Fernando (C), Sahan Arachchige, Pavan Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Nimesh Vimukthi, Nipun Ransika, Eshan Malinga
Afghanistan A Playing XI: Zubaid Akbari, Sediqullah Atal, Karim Janat, Darwish Rasooli (C), Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Shahidullah, Abdul Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami
Full Squads
Sri Lanka A: Nuwanidu Fernando (C), Sahan Arachchige, Lasith Croospulle, Dushan Hemantha, Dinura Kalupahana, Yashodha Lanka, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga, Ramesh Mendis, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Pavan Rathnayake, Lahiru Udara (WK), Nimesh Vimukthi, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Isitha Wijesundara
Afghanistan A: Darwish Rasooli (C), Qais Ahmad, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Sediqullah Atal, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Karim Janat, Nangialai Kharoti, Abdul Rahman Rahmani, Bilal Sami, Numan Shah (wk), Shahidullah, Wafiullah Tarakhil
SL-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction Teams
SL-A vs AF-A Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: L Udara
- Batsmen: N Fernando, S Atal (C), Z Akbari
- All-rounders: R Mendis, K Janat, S Ashraf, S Arachchige
- Bowlers: D Hemantha (VC), A Rahmani, E Malinga
SL-A vs AF-A Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: L Udara
- Batsmen: S Atal, Z Akbari
- All-rounders: R Mendis, K Janat (C), S Ashraf, S Arachchige (VC)
- Bowlers: D Hemantha, A Rahmani, A Ghaznafar, N Ransika