The excitement is palpable as Sri Lanka and Afghanistan gear up to clash in a thrilling T20 International (T20I) series, commencing on February 17 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. With all matches scheduled to be held at this iconic venue, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the showdown between these two formidable teams.

Ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will be leading the Islanders in the shortest format. On the opposing side, Afghanistan will be under the leadership of Ibrahim Zadran, who is poised to steer his team to success in the T20I series.

The stage is set for a riveting contest between these two cricketing powerhouses, following their recent encounters in the One Day International (ODI) series. Sri Lanka emerged triumphant in the ODI series, delivering a dominant performance that culminated in a clean sweep against their Afghan counterparts.

Buoyed by their success in the ODI arena, Sri Lanka are determined to maintain their winning momentum and replicate their stellar performance in the upcoming T20I matches. Meanwhile, Afghanistan are eager to stage a comeback and commence the T20I series with a positive start.

Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2024, T20I series Fixture, Venue and Timing:

• February 17: First T20I at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 07:00 pm local
• February 19: Second T20I at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 07:00 pm local
• February 21: Third T20I at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 07:00 pm local

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Squads:

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Wafadar Momand, Mohammad Ishaq

Broadcast and Live streaming details:

• India: Fancode, Sony Liv, Sony Sports 5
• Sri Lanka: Ten Cricket, Siyatha TV, Official You Tube Channel of SLC
• Afghanistan: Ariana TVN, RTA Sports
• UK: TNT Sports 4

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