Sri Lanka, who lost 13 off the last 16 International matches they played, will be locking horns with Afghanistan in the Super Ten round of the T20 World Cup on March 17, 2016.
Adding salt to the wound, Lasith Malinga the kingmaker in Sri Lankan pace department will not be part of this game due to injury.
The ferocious bowler who is suffering from bone bruise will be excluded from the team in all probabilities to make him fit for the upcoming big clashes.
The match will start at 07.30 PM IST in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Channel Eye is telecasting the match in Sri Lanka.
Afg wins toss and they bat first:
Indian cricket lovers can watch the game in Star Sports while the live streaming can be viewed by visiting their official website here or HERE.
Afghanistan is no longer a minnow in International Cricket. They have thrashed Zimbabwe in the qualifying round and had showed impeccable cricketing skills which can be matched with any other top notch cricket powerhouses.
Mohammed Nabi, their spinner all-rounder, has excelled in both batting and bowling, and he is the trump card of Afghanistan lineup.
Match 16. Toss won by Afghanistan, who chose to bat https://t.co/l5MYHs9GHt #AFGvSL #WT20 #SL #AFG
— ICC Live Scores (@ICCLive) March 17, 2016
Another player who should watch out for in this match is Mohammad Shahzad.
They have the determination to win, and the team had previously lost a game against Sri Lanka in the World Cup 2015, after putting up a decent show.
Sri Lankan Cricket team is facing huge issues after the retirement of big names like Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara.
Angelow Mathews Dinesh Chandimal and Tillakaratne Dilshan have the capability to carry the team on their shoulders, and their form will play a crucial role in determining Sri Lanka’s journey in this tournament.
Pitch in Eden Gardens is spin friendly, and it gives Sri Lanka an upper hand over Afghanistan.
The weather is perfect, and the toss has nothing to in determining the winners.