Sri Lanka will play Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series starting on Saturday, February 17 in Dambulla – here’s where you can watch the series, including TV channel and live streaming details.
Afghanistan in Sri Lanka Multiformat In the last section of the series, we will introduce Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium will host three T20Is between the two teams. Sri Lanka won the one-off Test match as well as all three of his T20Is in the previous series of the tour.
The hosts made changes to their ODI squad for the T20I series, bringing in fast bowler Vinula Fernando in place of injured Dushmanta Chameera. Chameera injured his left quadriceps in the first ODI, which Sri Lanka won by 42 runs. Fernando last played for Sri Lanka on October 22, but his international cricket has been regularly interrupted by injuries. The 1.80m tall has 12 of his T20I wickets in the same number of appearances.
Afghanistan will once again be without regular T20I captain Rashid Khan as he continues to recover from back surgery. He will lead the team in Ibrahim Zadran’s absence. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman was also ruled out of the series after spraining his right hand before the start of the ODI series. Mohamed Saleem also did not recover from injury in time for the series.
Afghanistan was without Ikram Alikil and Rahmat Shah in the last series against India. Mohammad Ishaq was called up as wicketkeeper in place of Alikhil, while Wafadar was selected in place of Mohmand Saleem.
Where to watch Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan T20Is live: TV Channels and streaming
Afghanistan: Ariana TV Network has the rights to broadcast the series in Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka: Ten Cricket will broadcast the series in the host country.
India: Fans in India can watch the series live on Sony Sports Ten 5, with live streaming available on the Sony Liv platform.
UK: This series will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 4
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