Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss & opted to bowl first in the 1st match of Asia Cup 2022. This match is being played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana are making their debut for the Sri Lankan team.

Playing XI: 

• Sri Lanka - Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana
• Afghanistan - Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keeper – R. Gurbaz
• Batters –B. Rajapaksa, C. Asalanka, H. Zazai, P. Nissanka
• All-rounders – D. Shanaka, M. Nabi (c), W. Hasaranga (vc)
• Bowlers – R. Khan, Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman, M. Pathirana