Afghanistan Elect to Bat First in 3rd ODI Against Sri Lanka

The 3rd ODI match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan saw Afghanistan win the toss and elect to bat first at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka is looking to whitewash Afghanistan after a dominant display in the first two games. The series has showcased impressive performances from players like Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, and Kusal Mendis for Sri Lanka and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, and Hashmatullah Shahidi for Afghanistan.

The Afghan team, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, expressed the view that the wicket seemed conducive to batting and aimed to put up a competitive total. Sri Lanka, under the captaincy of Kusal Mendis, has shown consistency in their performances and is determined to continue the winning momentum in the final ODI.

The playing XIs for the match feature key players like Janith Liyanage, Akila Dananjaya, and Dunith Wellalage for Sri Lanka, and Ibrahim Zadran, Sharafuddin Ashraf, and Mohammad Nabi for Afghanistan. The crowd eagerly awaits another exciting clash between these two talented teams to conclude the ODI series.

The previous matches have highlighted the skills of standout performers such as Pramod Madushan and Asitha Fernando for Sri Lanka, and Azmatullah Omarzai, Fareed Ahmad, and Qais Ahmad for Afghanistan. With both sides aiming for a positive result, fans can expect an intense battle at the Pallekele stadium.