Sri Lanka plays Afghanistan in the 11th match of Asia Cup 2025 Group B in Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium. This match might decide the final Super Four qualification position and impact the tournament’s knockout phase. For more prediction blogs, register on 96in site.
Match Overview
- Tournament: Asia Cup 2025 – Group B
- Teams: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Date: 18.09.2025
- Format: T20 International
- Expected Occupancy: 20,000+ capacity
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Combined Players Table
| Player Name | Team | Role |
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | Opening Batter |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK) | Afghanistan | Wicket-Keeper Batter |
| Kusal Mendis (WK) | Sri Lanka | Wicket-Keeper Batter |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | Opening Batter |
| Kusal Perera | Sri Lanka | Top-Order Batter |
| Gulbadin Naib | Afghanistan | Batting Allrounder |
| Charith Asalanka (C) | Sri Lanka | Captain, Middle-Order Batter |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | Batting Allrounder |
| Angelo Mathews | Sri Lanka | Batting Allrounder |
| Mohammad Nabi (C) | Afghanistan | Captain, Allrounder |
| Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka | Allrounder |
| Karim Janat | Afghanistan | Allrounder |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | Spin Allrounder |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | Spin Allrounder |
| Chamika Karunaratne | Sri Lanka | Fast Bowling Allrounder |
| Nangeyalia Kharote | Afghanistan | Left-Arm Spinner |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | Mystery Spinner |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Afghanistan | Fast Bowler |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | Fast Bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Afghanistan | Left-Arm Fast Bowler |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Sri Lanka | Left-Arm Fast Bowler |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Afghanistan | Mystery Spinner |
| Binura Fernando | Sri Lanka | Fast Bowler |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Afghanistan | Off-Spinner |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | Fast Bowler |
| Fareed Ahmad | Afghanistan | Fast Bowler |
| Dunith Wellalage | Sri Lanka | Left-Arm Spinner |
| Mohammad Ishaq | Afghanistan | Left-Arm Fast Bowler |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka | Middle-Order Batter |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Left-Arm Wrist Spinner |
SL vs AFG Live Score
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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Result | Margin | Tournament/Series |
| 21-Feb-2024 | Afghanistan Won | by 3 runs | T20 Series |
| 19-Feb-2024 | Sri Lanka Won | by 72 runs | T20 Series |
| 17-Feb-2024 | Sri Lanka Won | by 4 runs | T20 Series |
| 04-Oct-2023 | Afghanistan Won | by 8 runs | T20 International |
| 01-Nov-2022 | Sri Lanka Won | by 6 wickets (9 balls remaining) | T20 International |
SL vs AFG Match Prediction and Betting Analysis
Match Expectations
More likely: Sri Lanka wins by 15-25 runs. Team balance and experience are crucial. Key Moments: Early wickets and powerplay.
Alternative scenario: Afghanistan wins by spin. Prediction: 35-40% Afghanistan victory Rashid Khan’s bowling and Gurbaz’s powerful batting are catalysts.
Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Points Table – Updated
Group A
| Pos | Teams | M | W | L | T | N/R | PT | NRR | Series Form | Next | For | Against |
| 1 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +4.793 | W W | vs OMA | 191/20.2 | 184/40.0 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.649 | W L | vs UAE | 287/40.0 | 198/35.5 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2.030 | L W | vs PAK | 229/40.0 | 190/24.3 |
| 4 | Oman | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.375 | L L | vs IND | 197/40.0 | 332/40.0 |
Group B
| Pos | Teams | M | W | L | T | N/R | PT | NRR | Series Form | Next | For | Against |
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.546 | W W | vs AFG | 293/33.3 | 288/40.0 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.700 | W | vs BAN, SL | 188/20.0 | 94/20.0 |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.650 | W L | vs AFG | 283/37.4 | 283/34.4 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.151 | L L L | – | 386/60.0 | 485/56.3 |
Where to Watch SL vs AFG Live Match?
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Predicted Playing XI for Both Teams
Sri Lanka Predicted XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka ©, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.
Afghanistan Predicted XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarza, Mohammad Nabi ©, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Conclusion
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Group B odds are competitive due to their close matchup. Sri Lanka’s form and tournament experience make them favourites, but Afghanistan’s tendency to defy expectations keeps this game competitive. If you are interested in reading SL vs AFG match prediction blogs and tips, register on 96in app.
