Sri Lanka square off against Afghanistan in the 11th match of the Asia Cup 2025, set to be played on Thursday, 18th September at 8:00 PM IST. The match will take place at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s SL vs AFG clash.
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Sri Lanka have looked solid so far, winning both their games in Group B. They first defeated Bangladesh by six wickets and then followed it up with a four-wicket win over Hong Kong, which has put them on top of the points table. Pathum Nissanka has done well at the top and the team will be hoping he continues his good form.
Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be under pressure after their narrow eight-run defeat to Bangladesh. Chasing 154, they were well in the game but the Bangladeshi bowlers produced a magical spell at the death to turn it around. This is now a must-win match for Afghanistan if they want to keep their campaign on track.
Head-to-head also makes it more challenging for them. In seven meetings so far, Afghanistan have managed to beat Sri Lanka only twice, while losing five times. Going by current form, Sri Lanka start as favorites but Afghanistan will be desperate to bounce back and keep their hopes alive in the Asia Cup.
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20s matches played at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 44 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 51 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 137 runs |
SL vs AFG Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
SL vs AFG Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | Asia Cup 2025 Stats |
|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 118 runs |
| Sediqullah Atal | 73 runs |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 83 runs |
| Kamil Mishara | 65 runs |
| Rashid Khan | 3 wickets |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 wickets |
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team
