SL VS AFG Match 11 Prediction for Asia Cup 2025 Preview: The last game of Group B in the Asia Cup 2025 will decide the two sides which will qualify from this group to the Super Four. Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are scheduled to face each other in match no. 11, which is scheduled to be played on Thursday. This match will kick off at 8 PM IST at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Sri Lanka have played two games and won both contests.
They have one foot in the next round of the tournament. Only a record-breaking defeat in this game can avoid it, which looks fairly difficult. But for Afghanistan, this is all or nothing, and this result will make or break their fate in this tournament. They lost the last game against Bangladesh, which they should have won. But now, they can’t afford to make more mistakes. Afghanistan can only qualify if they beat Sri Lanka in this game.
SL VS AFG Match Details
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2025 |
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Match 11 |
| Date | September 18, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Time | 8 PM IST |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
SL VS AFG Head-to-Head Stats
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Sri Lanka | 5 |
| Afghanistan | 3 |
| No Result/Tied | 0 |
SL VS AFG Last 5 Matches Results
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| Sri Lanka | W, L, W, W, W |
| Afghanistan | W, W, L, W, L |
SL VS AFG Weather & Pitch Updates
| Temperature | 33-35° C |
| Weather Forecast | 60-65% Humidity with 0% chances of rain |
| Pitch Behavior | Batting-Friendly |
| Best Suited To | Good for Spin Bowlers |
Record of chasing teams
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 53% |
SL VS AFG Match 11, Ground Stats (T20Is)
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | |
| Total | 95 |
| Team Bat 1st | 44 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 51 |
| Tie/ No Result | 0 |
| Average First Innings Score | 137 |
| Highest Score | 225/7 (20 Ov) by IRE vs AFG |
| Lowest Score | 54/10 (17.5 Ov) by USAW vs THAIW |
SL VS AFG Playing 11s (Predicted)
| Sri Lanka | Afghanistan |
| Pathum Nissanka | Sediqullah Atal |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) |
| Kamil Mishara | Ibrahim Zadran |
| Kusal Perera | Gulbadin Naib |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | Mohammad Nabi |
| Kamindu Mendis | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Dasun Shanaka | Karim Janat |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Rashid Khan (c) |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Noor Ahmad |
| Dushmantha Chameera | AM Ghazanfar |
| Nuwan Thushara | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
SL vs AFG: Probable Best Batter
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka is the leading run-getter for Sri Lanka in 2025 across formats. He has also scored back-to-back fifties in the Asia Cup 2025 and will be a big wicket in this game.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s role at the top is very important. He provides quick starts to the team and puts pressure during the power play, and he is very good at it.
SL vs AFG: Probable Best Bowler
Sri Lanka: Dushmantha Chameera will have an important role with the new ball. Afghanistan have their in-form batters at the top, and if Chameera can pick a couple of early wickets, Sri Lanka will be on top.
Afghanistan: Rashid Khan is someone who can bowl at any stage of the game. His four overs can turn the game in favor of Afghanistan.
SL VS AFG Prediction – Who Will Win?
Sri Lanka are one of the favorites to win the Asia Cup 2025. They have started the tournament on a positive note, and they are in good form. Afghanistan are under pressure of elimination. They have to do all things right in order to qualify for the next round. That is when they can make more mistakes.
Afghanistan are slightly weaker in their batting unit because they have not chased down big totals. That has always been the story with them. So, they will like the toss to go their way. But after the results of the last game, Sri Lanka will begin this game as favorites to win.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
| Sri Lanka | Afghanistan |
| No Injury Update. | No Injury Update. |
Disclaimer: This article includes forward-looking suggestions and predictions about upcoming events. These claims are based on current assumptions, which include risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the forecasts will be met, and actual results may vary significantly.
