Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the 11th Match of Group B in the Asia Cup 2025. This crucial encounter promises to be an exciting contest as both teams battle for a spot in the Super Four stage.
These two teams have a compelling history in T20I cricket, with Sri Lanka holding a slight 4-3 advantage over Afghanistan in their 7 previous encounters. The recent form shows contrasting momentum, with both teams having mixed results in their tournament campaign so far.
SL vs AFG Men’s Asia Cup T20 Match Preview
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi provides excellent conditions for T20 cricket and is known to be a balanced wicket that slightly favors batting. Recent statistics show that pacers have a marginal advantage at this venue, having taken 35 wickets compared to 22 by spinners in the last 5 T20 matches.
The venue has a record of moderate-scoring matches with an average first innings score of 159 runs. This match is a must-win for Afghanistan to qualify for the Super Fours of the series.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
| Date | September 18th, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST, 6:30 PM Local |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2025 – Group B |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced wicket with decent batting conditions |
| Average Score | 159 runs (first innings average), total scores around 160-180 expected |
| Favors | Slight advantage for pacers (35 wickets vs 22 for spinners) |
| Surface | Good for batting with expected scores between 160-180 runs |
| Weather Impact | Partly cloudy conditions expected for match day |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first (64% success rate) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Moderate conditions expected |
| Humidity | High levels |
| Wind Speed | Light winds |
| Rain Chance | Minimal precipitation expected |
| Overall | Partly cloudy conditions with no weather interruption anticipated |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from the Sheikh Zayed Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a preference to bowl first, with 64% of captains opting to chase in recent T20 matches. Teams bowling first have won 66.67% of matches at this venue, indicating that chasing provides a significant strategic advantage on this surface.
Injury Updates
Naveen Ul Haaq has been ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a shoulder injury. Abdollah Ahmadzai has been named as his replacement.
Dream11 Team For SL vs AFG
SL vs AFG Head-to-Head Records
- AFG beat SL by 3 runs: SL – 206/6 (20), AFG – 209/5 (20) (21 Feb, 2024)
- SL beat AFG by 72 runs: SL – 187/6 (20), AFG – 115/10 (17) (19 Feb, 2024)
- SL beat AFG by 4 runs: SL – 160/10 (19), AFG – 156/9 (20) (17 Feb, 2024)
- AFG beat SL by 8 runs: SL – 108/10 (19.1), AFG – 116/10 (18.3) (04 Oct, 2023)
- SL beat AFG by 6 wickets: AFG – 144/8 (20), SL – 148/4 (18.3) (01 Nov, 2022)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| P Nissanka (Captain) | Scored 211 runs in 5 matches |
| Rashid Khan (Vice Captain) | Scored 48 runs and took 12 wickets in 5 matches |
| I Zadran | Scored 128 runs and took 15 wickets in 5 matches |
| W Hasaranga | Scored 20 runs and took 4 wickets in 5 matches |
| K Mendis | Scored 267 runs in 5 matches |
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