Prediction
Two teams who have lost their openers. Sri lanka lost miserably to Newzealand and they have nothing to lose as every analysts said they will lose 8 out 9 matches. On the other hand Afghanistan has shown resolve and caliber to defeat Pakistan in warm up match. Further they could post 207 runs in spite of early setbacks.
Venue
Cardiff city ithe home Glamorgan county and Sophia Park is a wonderful ground which supports both pace and spin. Sub continent teams have defeated England Team on this ground. Highest score is 342, made by England against Australia. Srilanka lost to New Zealand at this venue so they will not be feeling confident. However we can not discount match winners like K Perera, Mathews and Mendis. But their bowling is sub par. Lakmal is spearheading the attack and their pace attack is military medium. So Mohd. Shehjad, Zazai , Rahmat can be at ease with them. They were outdone by 145+ bullets of Starc and Cummins and now there will be no stopping of Afghanistan train.I expect teams to bowl first as chasing teams have won much more at Sophia Park.
I predict the odds in favour of Afghanistan in the ratio of 3-2. Only a cavalier performance can save Sri Lanka . So expect Vicory for fast improving Afghanistan
