The Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Group 1 has started in Brisbane, Australia.
After winning the toss of the match, Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi opted to bat first.
The Sri Lankan team, which is expecting a mandatory victory in this match, has entered the field with one change. Pramod Madhusan has replaced leading all-rounder Samika Karunaratne in the squad. Hazratullah Sashai has left the Afghanistan team due to injury.
Sri Lanka XI – Dasun Shanaka (captain), Bedum Nissanga, Kusal Mendis, Dhananya de Silva, Banukka Rajapaksa, Vanindu Hazaranga, Sarith Asalanka, Pramod Madhusan, Mahesh Dikshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha
Afghanistan XI – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Sadran, Gulbadin Naeeb, Usman Ghani, Najeebullah Sadran, Mohammad Nabi (captain), Asmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb, Pareed Ahmed, Basalhaq Baruqi.