Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are set for the last match of Group B in the Asia Cup 2025 on 18th September 2025 at Abu Dhabi. The clash will be crucial in determining which two teams qualify for the Super Four Stage from Group B.
Sri Lanka is already on the verge of advancing to the Super 4 stage after winning both matches it has played so far in the competition, and Afghanistan is looking to capitalize on the momentum it gained from the start of the competition.
Scroll below for the match preview of the 11th match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, including match details, squads for both teams, and head-to-head stats so far in T20Is.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Match Details
This match will hold significant importance, as three teams, excluding Hong Kong, which is already eliminated from Group B, are in contention for the Super Four spot.
Read out the match details here.
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2025 |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Asian Cricket Council (ACC) |
| Match 11 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
| Date | 18 September 2025 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Time | 20:00 PM IST |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match 11 – Squads
Take a look at the selected squad for Sri Lanka and Afghanistan ahead of the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 tournament in the UAE here.
Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka(C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(WK), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando
Afghanistan
Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmed, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmed Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Sharafuddin Ashraf
Sri Lanka – Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(WK), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesh Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Afghanistan – Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmed, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Head to Head in T20Is
A total of 8 T20I matches have been played between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan so far. Out of these matches, Sri Lanka has won 5 and the remaining 3 matches won by the Afghanistan team.
| Matches | 8 |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka wins | 5 |
| Afghanistan wins | 3 |
| No result | 0 |
On February 21st, 2024, they played in the 3rd T20I match of the Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka at Dambulla.
The visitors won the match by a narrow margin of 3 runs, thanks to a combined bowling effort. Rahmanullah Gurbaz starred with a 70 from 43 balls in the first innings for Afghanistan.
Conclusion: Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are set To Play The 11th Match of the Asia Cup 2025!
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will face off in a crucial Group B match that could determine the final teams advancing to the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025. With Sri Lanka already unbeaten in the group, they aim to finish strong.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, needs a win to stay in contention and continue their promising run in the tournament. Both teams are expected to bring their best game to this high-stakes contest in Abu Dhabi.
Fans can expect a competitive match as two in-form teams clash for a vital spot in the next stage of the tournament.
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