Asia Cup 2025: Match 11, SL vs AFG Match Prediction - Who will win today's match?

SL vs AFG Match Preview

In match number 11 of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka (SL) will take on Afghanistan (AFG). The match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 18. It will be a crucial game for group B to decide which two teams from the group will qualify for the super fours. Sri Lanka are coming after two consecutive win so far and almost confirmed their place in the super fours.

On the other hand, Afghanistan are in a tricky position after losing their last match against Bangladesh. They won one and lost one out of their two league matches so far and need to win the upcoming match against Sri Lanka to keep their hopes alive for the super fours. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the 11th match of Asia Cup 2025 between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

SL vs AFG Match Details

SL vs AFG Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi provides a balanced surface which provides good support for the batters with perfect pace and bounce. Out of 95 T20 matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 44 times while the chasing side came out victorious on 51 occasions.

SL vs AFG Weather Report

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats and Records

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have faced each other eight times in the T20I format so far. Out of these eight matches, Sri Lanka won five times while Afghanistan came out victorious on three occasions.

SL vs AFG Probable Playing XIs

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

SL vs AFG Asia Cup 2025 Full Squads

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

Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Sharafuddin Ashraf

SL vs AFG Predicted Top Batter

Azmatullah Omarzai: Azmatullah Omarzai turned out to be a star performer for Afghanistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. He has amassed 83 runs from two matches so far at an average of 41.50 and a strike rate of 224.32.

SL vs AFG Predicted Top Bowler

Dushmantha Chameera: Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera can turn out to be a key player in the upcoming match against Afghanistan. He has taken three wickets from two matches in Asia Cup 2025 so far and will be looking to register another match-winning performance in Abu Dhabi.

Today’s Cricket Match Prediction

Toss Prediction: Sri Lanka to win the toss

Scenario 1: Sri Lanka opt to bowl first

1st innings prediction: Afghanistan to post 160-170 runs

Match prediction: Sri Lanka to win

Scenario 2: Sri Lanka opt to bat first

1st innings prediction: Sri Lanka to post 150-160 runs

Match prediction: Afghanistan to win