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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan T20I match updates from Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, but shifted to the UAE due to political turmoil and the economic crisis in the cricket-crazy island nation. However, Dasun Shanaka and Co. will now start the campaign against Afghanistan which will also kickstart the Asia Cup group stage. The high-intense clash is expected to set a high tone for the multi-nation tournament this year.
ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS
However, Sri Lanka suffered a massive blow with Dushmantha Chameera’s ouster from the tournament after sustaining an injury. The Sri Lanka Cricket board has named Nuwan Thushara as Chameera’s replacement for the multi-nation tournament which will be a big tune-up for Lanka for the 2022 T20 World Cup.
While apart from skipper Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan and Hazratullah Zazai have a big responsibility to get the job done in the tournament opener.
What date will the Asia Cup 2022 match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan be played?
The Asia Cup 2022 match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will take place on Saturday, August 27.
Where will the Asia Cup 2022 match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan be played?
The Asia Cup 2022 match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
What time will the Asia Cup 2022 match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan begin?
The Asia Cup 2022 match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will begin at 7:30 pm IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast Sri Lanka and Afghanistan Asia Cup 2022 match?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2022 match will be televised on Star Sports Network in India.
How do I watch the live streaming of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan Asia Cup 2022 match?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2022 match is available to be streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Possible Starting XI:
Sri Lanka Predicted Line-up: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dhanushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajaspaksa (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay
Afghanistan Predicted Line-up: Mohammad Nabi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Karim Janat
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