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AFG vs SL Head to Head record ahead of their World Cup 2023 clash in Pune

AFG vs SL Head to Head record ahead of their World Cup 2023 clash in Pune

A win here for either side increases their semifinal qualification chances.

Two sides that are still in contention to make the semifinals at the World Cup 2023, will meet on October 29. Interestingly, one side is miles ahead in their overall ODI rivalry and has utterly dominated the other in the ODI World Cup. Ahead of their clash, let’s take a detailed look at AFG vs SL head to head in ODIs:

AFG vs SL ODI Head to Head

The head to head between the two sides is led by Sri Lanka in ODI cricket. Both sides have played a total of 11 matches in their 9-year ODI cricket rivalry. 

Sri Lanka has a 7-3 win/loss record over Afghanistan in these matches, with one match ending in no result.

Matches Played11
Matches Won (Afghanistan)3
Matches Won (Sri Lanka)7
No Result1
Tie
Win % (Afghanistan)27.27%
Win % (Sri Lanka)63.63%

AFG vs SL Head to Head in World Cup

The two sides have faced each other 2 times in ODI World Cup history. Similar to their overall ODI record, the Lankans lead the Afghans in the mega event as well.

Sri Lanka leads Afghanistan 2-0 in the event.

Matches Played2
Matches Won (Afghanistan)
Matches Won (Sri Lanka)2
No Result
Tie
Win % (Afghanistan)00.00%
Win % (Sri Lanka)100.00%

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AFG vs SL Head to Head in India

The two sides have never met each other in India.

AFG vs SL: Last ODI World Cup meeting

Consistent with their ODI World Cup record, the last meeting between the two sides in the ODI World Cup was won by Sri Lanka.

The two sides met in the 7th match of the 2019 World Cup in England.

In what was a rained-affected game, Sri Lanka managed to set just 187 runs as a target (41 overs). However, the inexperienced Afghans failed to topple the Lankans. Lasith Malinga, who is playing his last ODI World Cup, led his side from the front, picking the first and last wicket of the second innings.

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