Sri Lanka (SL) will face Afghanistan (AFG) in Match No. 11 of the Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, September 18. The islanders are off to a good start to their campaign with six-wicket wins over Bangladesh and four wickets against Hong Kong. With two wins already under their belt, Sri Lanka will aim to continue their dominance and seal their place in the Super Four stage.

Afghanistan, in contrast, is in a do-or-die situation. Having obtained one win and lost one, Rashid Khan’s side must win this game to stay in the tournament. Should they lose, they would be out of the competition and confirm that Sri Lanka and Bangladesh would progress instead.

SL vs AFG: Head to Head

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other in T20 internationals on 8 occasions, and Sri Lanka is narrowly ahead overall.  

• Overall Matched played – 8  
• Won by Sri Lanka - 5  
• Won by Afghanistan - 3  
• Tied - 0

SL vs AFG: Stadium Stats

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has historically favored teams that bowl first, with a 57% win when chasing. With average first-inning score of 145 and often affords a competitive balance between bat and ball.

• Matches Played: 49
  
• Win Bat first: 43%
  
• Win Bowl first: 57%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 145
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 133
  
• Highest Total: 210/2 (AFG vs IND)
  
• Lowest Total: 84/10 (BAN vs RSA)
  
• Highest Chase: 174/2 (SA vs IRE)
  
• Lowest Defended: 129/6 (PAK vs ENG)

SL vs AFG: Predicted Playing XIs

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

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

See Also: WATCH: Mohammad Harris hits umpire during PAK vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 clash

Asia Cup 2025: Updated Points Table

After completion of ten matches, here’s how the points table looks in both groups:

Group A

Group B

Pakistan will face off against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Match No. 10 of the current Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, 17 September. This match is a de facto knockout, as the winner will guarantee themselves a place in the Super Four.

Pakistan is coming off a tough seven-wicket loss to arch-rival India. With one win from their two matches, the Men in Green must win here to keep their campaign alive. Although they hold the advantage in net run rate from their comfortable win over Oman, losing another match could lead to their tournament exit. The UAE  on the other hand, are coming into this match with their heads held high after their victory against Oman. A win against Pakistan not only sends the Men in Green out of the tournament, but it will also help UAE make history by qualifying for the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup for the first time ever.

PAK vs UAE: Head-to-Head

Pakistan and the UAE have faced each other only a few times in T20 internationals, and Pakistan has been completely dominant.

• Matches Played: 3
• Won by Pakistan: 3
• Won by UAE: 0
• Tied: 0

PAK vs UAE: Stadium Stats

The Dubai International Stadium has historically produced balanced games, though chasing teams typically have the highest win rate under lights.

• Matches Played: 72
• Win Bat First: 37%
• Win Bowl First: 61%
• Average 1st Innings Score: 141
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 129
• Highest Total: 212/2 by India vs Afghanistan
• Lowest Total: 55/10 by West Indies vs England
• Highest Successful Chase: 184/8 by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
• Lowest Total Defended: 135/6 by Canada vs Netherlands

PAK vs UAE: Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.

United Arab Emirates (UAE): Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique.

See Also: Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan could lose millions if it withdraws over match referee dispute, says report

Asia Cup 2025: Updated Points Table

After completion of nine matches, here’s how the points table looks in both groups:

Group A

Group B

Bangladesh (BAN) is set to face Afghanistan (AFG) in the ninth match of the Asia Cup 2025, on Tuesday, September 16, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Thus far, Bangladesh has won one and lost one, so this result is important for them. Afghanistan is playing their second match of the tournament and would like to keep the momentum going after a dominant start. Both teams have the chance to secure their spot in the Super Four with a win in this crucial match.
 
Afghanistan started their campaign with a 94-run victory against Hong Kong to start off their tournament. Sediqullah Atal was the star of the day, scoring 73 runs off 52 balls while Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib took two wickets apiece. Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka in their last match after scoring 139-5 and the Islanders chased their total in only 14.4 overs. The Tigers will want to bounce back hard in this match.

BAN vs AFG: Head-to-Head

Bangladesh and Afghanistan have had various encounters in T20Is, and Afghanistan has historically performed better. 

• Total Matches: 12
• Bangladesh Wins: 5
• Afghanistan Wins: 7
• Draw: 0
• No Outcome: 0

BAN vs AFG: Stadium Stats

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has historically favored teams that bowl first, with a 58% win when chasing. With average first-inning score of 145 and often affords a competitive balance between bat and ball.

• Matches Played: 48
  
• Win Bat first: 42%
  
• Win Bowl first: 58%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 145
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 133
  
• Highest Total: 210/2 (AFG vs IND)
  
• Lowest Total: 84/10 (BAN vs RSA)
  
• Highest Chase: 174/2 (SA vs IRE)
  
• Lowest Defended: 129/6 (PAK vs ENG)

BAN vs AFG: Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh (BAN):
Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Liton Das (C), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.

Afghanistan (AFG):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Allah Mohammad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

See Also: [WATCH] Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle's imitators lift IPL trophy for RCB as video goes viral

Asia Cup 2025: Updated Points Table

After completion of eight matches in the Asia Cup 2025, here’s how the points table looks in both groups:

Group A

Group B

Sri Lanka (SL) will play Hong Kong (HK) in Match 8 of the Asia Cup 2025 on Monday, September 15, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The 2022 champions started their campaign well, beating Bangladesh by six wickets in their first match. Charith Asalanka’s team will want to keep the momentum and secure further points in Group B with another win.

For Hong Kong, the season is looking less than ideal. After losing their first two matches, Yasim Murtaza and his team will be playing their last match of the season. Having nothing to lose, they can cause an upset and finish on a high against the much stronger Sri Lankan team.

SL vs HKC: Head-to-Head Records

This will be the very first T20I meeting between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong, which makes it a historical encounter for both teams.

SL vs HKC: Stadium Stats 

The Dubai International Stadium has historically produced balanced games, though chasing teams typically have the highest win rate under lights.

• Matches Played: 71
• Win Bat First: 39%
• Win Bowl First: 59%
• Average 1st Innings Score: 140
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 129
• Highest Total: 212/2 by India vs Afghanistan
• Lowest Total: 55/10 by West Indies vs England
• Highest Successful Chase: 184/8 by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
• Lowest Total Defended: 135/6 by Canada vs Netherlands

SL vs HKC: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.

Hong Kong (HK): Zeeshan Ali (WK), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (C), Aizaz Khan, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal.

See Also: [WATCH] Asia Cup 2025: Fan goes viral for wearing India jersey over Pakistan shirt during IND vs PAK clash

Asia Cup 2025: Points Table

After completion of six matches, including India’s win over Pakistan in Match 6, the points table stands as follows:

Group A

Group B

United Arab Emirates (UAE) will go against Oman (OMA) in Match 7 of the Asia Cup 2025 on Monday, September 15, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This is an important match for both teams as they look to comeback after a disappointing start. UAE lost badly to India in their first clash and Oman also lost to Pakistan. With both teams looking to return to form and without a win, it is an important game at this early stage in Group A.

The Emiratis will be hoping captain Muhammad Waseem can fire at the top of the batting order and that their bowling, led by Junaid Siddique, can exert pressure in the middle overs. Oman will look to experienced campaigner Jatinder Singh and all-rounder Mohammad Nadeem to lead them to their first points. With both teams having well-balanced teams, this could prove to be a competitive contest.

UAE vs OMA: Head-to-Head Records

UAE and Oman have battled in a closely contested T20I rivalry, with UAE being marginally more successful.

• Matches Played: 10
• Won by UAE: 6
• Won by Oman: 4
• Drawn: 0

UAE vs OMA: Stadium Stats

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has historically favored teams that bowl first, with a 60% win when chasing. With average first-inning score of 145 and often affords a competitive balance between bat and ball.

• Matches Played: 47
  
• Win Bat first: 40%
  
• Win Bowl first: 60%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 145
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 138
  
• Highest Total: 210/2 (AFG vs IND)
  
• Lowest Total: 84/10 (BAN vs RSA)
  
• Highest Chase: 174/2 (SA vs IRE)
  
• Lowest Defended: 129/6 (PAK vs ENG)

See Also: Asia Cup 2025 Match 8: SL vs HKC head-to-head, stadium stats, predicted playing XIs & points table

UAE vs OMA: Predicted Playing XIs

United Arab Emirates (UAE): Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (WK), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh.

Oman (OMN): Jatinder Singh (C), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (WK), Shah Faisal, Hassnain Shah, Mohammad Nadeem, Zikria Islam, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava.

Asia Cup 2025: Points Table

After completion of six matches, including India’s win over Pakistan in Match 6, the points table stands as follows:

Group A

Group B

India (IND) will face off against Pakistan (PAK) in Match No. 6 of the Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash, currently being held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 14. This match is easily the most anticipated of the tournament, with both countries coming fresh off solid victories.

The Men in Blue are in red-hot form in the T20 format. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side annihilated the UAE in their opening fixture in the Asia Cup. Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube combined to pick up seven wickets as the UAE were bowled out for 57. India chased it down in just 4.3 overs with nine wickets to spare.

Pakistan, on the other hand, started their Asia Cup campaign with a 93-run win against Oman. Salman Ali Agha and team scored 160/7 before dismissing Oman for 67. Mohammad Haris starred with the bat, scoring 66 off 43 balls. Meanwhile, Saim Ayub, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Faheem Ashraf bagged two wickets apiece. India will enter the match as favorites due to their consistency in the format in recent times. Pakistan will have to bring their A-game to the fore to beat the fearless Indian lineup.

IND vs PAK: Head-to-Head

India and Pakistan have played 13 times in T20 internationals and India has a dominant record.

• Matches: 13
• Won by IND: 10
• Won by PAK: 03

IND vs PAK: Stadium Stats 

The Dubai International Stadium is famous for providing balanced matches and is generally known to favor chasing teams under lights, as there have been low average scores at Dubai compared to other stadiums, and batting second usually works better for teams.

• Matches Played: 69
• Win Bat First: 39%
• Win Bowl First: 59%
• Average 1st Innings Score: 140
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 130
• Highest Total: 212/2 by India vs Afghanistan
• Lowest Total: 55/10 by West Indies vs England
• Highest Successful Chase: 184/8 by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
• Lowest Total Defended: 135/6 by Canada vs Netherlands

See Also: Big setback for Team India as vice-captain suffers injury scare ahead of Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan

IND vs PAK: Predicted Playing XIs

India (IND): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Pakistan (PAK): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.

Asia Cup 2025: Points Table 

After completion of five matches, three from Group B and two from Group A, the points table stands as follows:

Group A

Group B

Bangladesh (BAN) faces Sri Lanka (SL) in match 5 of the Asia Cup 2025 on Saturday, September 13 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This contest is very important to both teams as they try to further their chances of moving forward in the tournament. The Bangla Tigers are coming off a very impressive run of results, having won a series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and The Netherlands prior to the Asia Cup. They came into this match with momentum, having defeated Hong Kong by seven wickets in their opening game while chasing down a target of 144 within 17 overs. 

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are coming off a disappointing series loss to Bangladesh in July, but they managed to bounce back earlier in September with the 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in Harare. Inconsistency has been their biggest issue to date under skipper Charith Asalanka. The islanders will be depending heavily on the spin brothers Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana to keep the opposition down, while top-order batters Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will need to provide a baseline for them in this match, which can prove to be pivotal in the tournament.

BAN vs SL: Head-to-Head Records

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have competed against each other in T20Is so frequently that Sri Lanka holds a slight edge over their rivals in total victories.

• Matches Played: 20
• Won by BAN: 08
• Won by SL: 12

BAN vs SL: Stadium Stats 

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has historically favored teams that bowl first, with a 59% win when chasing. With average first-inning score of 145 and often affords a competitive balance between bat and ball.

• Matches Played: 46
  
• Win Bat first: 41%
  
• Win Bowl first: 59%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 145
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 138
  
• Highest Total: 210/2 (AFG vs IND)
  
• Lowest Total: 84/10 (BAN vs RSA)
  
• Highest Chase: 174/2 (SA vs IRE)
  
• Lowest Defended: 129/6 (PAK vs ENG)

See Also: Top 3 reasons why Oman lost to Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 match 4

BAN vs SL: Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh (BAN): Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (C & WK), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

Sri Lanka (SL): Kusal Mendis (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara/Nuwan Thushara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana.

Asia Cup 2025: Points Table

After completion of four matches, two from each group, the points table stands as follows:

Group A

Group B

The final of the Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025 will be played between the Capital Strikers (CST) and the Chandigarh Kings (CDK) in what promises to be a thriller between two top teams. CST won their spot in the final with a 3-wicket win over the Altruistians in the Semi-Final 1. CDK booked their semi-final place with a hard-fought 4-wicket win against Panchkula Bashers in the Semi-Final 2. CST & CDK have both stayed on top of the table in the league stage and will look to finish strong with a championship win. Fans can expect a vital contest between CST’s all-round strength versus CDK’s balanced unit, under tremendous pressure.

CST vs CDK: Match Details

• Match: Capital Strikers vs Chandigarh Kings, Final
• Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

CST vs CDK: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

See Also: [WATCH] PAK vs OMA, Asia Cup 2025: Golden Duck for Saim Ayub, Oman stunned Pakistan early

CST vs CDK: Predicted Playing XIs

Capital Strikers (CST): R A Bawa (c), Arjun Azad, Arjit Singh, Amrit Lal Lubana, Nipun Sharda, Karan Kaila, Sahil Kumar, Jaskirat Mehra, Manish Saini, V Dhankar (wk), Rupesh Yadav

Chandigarh Kings (CDK): Shivam Bhambri (c), Nishunk Birla, Nikhil Thakur (wk), Sanyam Saini, Raman Bishnoi, Neel Dhaliwal, Rohit Dhanda, Ishan Garg, Armaan Jakhar, Prashant Ahlawat, Aarush Bhandari

Expect a thrilling contest as Pakistan meets Oman in Group A's match 4 of the Asia Cup 2025. Both countries will be looking to start with a bang in their opening match, with Pakistan wanting to build off of their recent win and Oman wanting to make their presence known in this competition in their first-ever Asia Cup match.

Pakistan is coming off of a win in the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025, with a well-rounded team with match-winners in both their batting and bowling departments. Oman, meanwhile, is looking to pit themselves against the past-established sides and show that they are on a rise in international cricket now that they are playing in an Asia Cup for the first time. This will be a significant fixture for both sides.

PAK vs OMA: Head-to-Head Records

Since this will be the first T20I between Pakistan and Oman, both teams will have no prior records against one another in this format.

PAK vs OMA: Stadium Stats 

The Dubai International Stadium is known for providing balanced contests and is often known to favor chasing sides under lights. With lower average scores when compared to other stadiums, teams batting second usually have the advantage.

• Matches Played: 69
• Win Bat First: 39%
• Win Bowl First: 59%
• Average 1st Innings Score: 140
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 130
• Highest Total: 212/2 by India vs Afghanistan
• Lowest Total: 55/10 by West Indies vs England
• Highest Successful Chase: 184/8 by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
• Lowest Total Defended: 135/6 by Canada vs Netherlands

See Also: Top 3 reasons why Hong Kong lost to Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025 match 3

PAK vs OMA: Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Oman (OMA): Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Mohammed Nadeem, Ashish Odedara, Vinayak Shukla, Aryan Bisht, Sufyan Mehmood, Samay Shrivastava, Shakeel Ahmad, Hassnain Shah

Asia Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of three matches, one from Group A and two from B, the points table stands as follows:

Group A

Group B

Capital Strikers (CST) and Altruistian (ALT) meet in Semi-Final 1 of the Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025. CST has been the best team this season and is on top form with 15 points from 10 matches, leading the points table and hoping to keep their great season going. ALT is in 4th position with 9 points and will aim for an upset and get to the finals. The winner directly gets to the final to play the winner of Semi-Final 2. Expect an exciting contest between CST’s destructive batting and ALT’s disciplined bowling, this is definitely a game to not miss.

CST vs ALT: Match Details

• Match: Capital Strikers vs Altruistian, Semi-Final 1
  
• Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
  
• Time: 10:00 PM IST
  
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

CST vs ALT: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

CST vs ALT: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

See Also: CPL T20 2025 Semi-Final 2: Chandigarh Kings vs Panchkula Bashers Kings live streaming & where to watch

CST vs ALT: Predicted Playing XIs

Capital Strikers (CST): R A Bawa (c), Arjun Azad, Arjit Singh, Amrit Lal Lubana, Nipun Sharda, Karan Kaila, Sahil Kumar, Jaskirat Mehra, Manish Saini, V Dhankar (wk), Rupesh Yadav

Altruistian (ALT): Manan Vohra (c), Paras Kumar, Pradeep Yadav (wk), Gaurav Puri, Vikas Kumar, Rahul Khajan Singh, Gurtaj Bains, Harshit Singh, Nikhil Subhash Sharma, Aryan Duggal, Nipun Sanjoo Pandita