In the 11th fixture of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka will meet their newly built rivals, Afghanistan. SL vs AFG is scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The two teams have met on 8 occasions in the past, and Sri Lanka holds an advantage with 5 wins against Afghanistan.

After struggling for more than a decade, Sri Lanka is finally witnessing an uprising and an improvement in their quality of cricket. They currently stand at the top of the Group B point table with 2 wins, and their net run rate stands at +1.546. A win will guarantee Sri Lanka a confirmed spot in the next round. 

SL vs AFG Match Details

Date: 18th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

SL vs AFG Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters SL vs AFG

• Pathum Nissanka (SL) - 118 runs in this tournament 

• Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG) - 83 runs in this tournament 

• Sediqullah Atal (AFG) - 73 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler SL vs AFG

• Noor Ahmad (AFG) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Dushmantha Chameera (SL) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Rashid Khan (AFG) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

SL vs AFG Recent Performance

SL vs AFG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AFG bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AFG is expected to score 150-165 runs

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 5-10 runs

Scenario 2- If the SL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 135-145 runs.

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 4 wickets 

SL vs AFG Predicted Playing XI

Sri Lanka (PAK) Playing XI 

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

Afghanistan (AFG) Playing XI 

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

SL vs AFG Complete Squad

Sri Lanka - 

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage.

Afghanistan -

Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Farid Malik, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

SL vs AFG Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Afghanistan to win

We predict that Afghanistan will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Rashid Khan, Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai will be key players to watch out for.