Asia Cup 2025: SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction 11th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

SL vs AFG Match Preview

The Asia Cup 2025 league games are reaching their pinnacle. Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan in the 11th game as they look to advance to the next round. Sri Lanka won its most recent game against Hong Kong and is currently leading the points table. Afghanistan lost to Bangladesh in their previous match, and they need to win this one to advance to the next round. Sri Lanka played well in both games, winning comfortably. The openers have performed admirably for the team, giving them renewed confidence. They will look to capitalize on this momentum and advance to the next round. The Afghans will be feeling pressure after losing their last game.

SL vs AFG Match Details 

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – 11th Match, Asia Cup 2025

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 18th September 2025 at 08:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SL vs AFG Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn score	194
Avg 2nd inn score	188
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SL vs AFG Pitch Report

The pitch has become more bat-friendly, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. It is a difficult venue for fast bowlers because there is nothing on the playing field. Spinners have found success at this venue because the ball turns sharply.

SL vs AFG Weather Report

Based on the forecast, the humidity will increase gradually throughout the evening. Clear skies and temperatures above 25 degrees throughout.

SL vs AFG Last Five Matches

AFG ( Afghanistan )	L W L W W
SL ( Sri Lanka )	W W W L W

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SL Won	AFG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	8	5	3	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

SL vs AFG Probable Playing XIs:

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Topmost Picks for SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – Pathum Nissanka is the tournament's leading run scorer. Pathum Nissanka has scored 118 runs in 2 matches with an average of 59 and a strike rate of 151.28.
• Dushmantha Chameera – Dushmantha Chameera is Sri Lanka's leading wicket-taker in the Asia Cup 2025. He has taken 3 wickets in 2 matches, with an economy of 5.75.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Sediqullah Atal – Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal is the team's second-highest run-scorer in the tournament. He scored 73 runs in two matches with an average of 36.5 and a strike rate of 137.73.
• Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan is Afghanistan's leading wicket-taker in 2025. He has taken 12 wickets in 6 matches with an economy rate of 6.87.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs AFG Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal(VC), Pathum Nissanka(C), Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga

Vice-captain – Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

SL vs AFG Probable Winners:

Afghanistan has backed itself into a corner with a poor performance in the last game. The team will need to get past this loss and expect a better performance from the batting lineup to win and advance to the next round. The Sri Lankans look good after winning two games in a row. They have a strong starting lineup, which gives them an advantage. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.