The Group B T20 match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Sri Lanka (SL) and Afghanistan (AFG) on September 18, 2025, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
This is a crucial match in this T20 tournament between Asian teams.
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM UAE local time). SL is in first place in the points table (4 points, NRR 1.546), while AFG is in third place (2 points, NRR 2.150).
Both teams will be looking to win to qualify for the Super Fours from the group stage. The match will be available live on Sony Network in India.
SL vs AFG 2025: Head to Head
SL holds a 5-3 lead over AFG in their last 8 T20I matches. This will be the first time the two teams will face each other this season. In the most recent clash, SL won the 2024 series 3-2.
Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Team Status
Sri Lanka: SL has won two out of two matches, placing them first in the points table (NRR 1.546). Their batting has been impressive with Pathum Nissanka (118 runs in two matches) and Kamil Mishara (65 runs).
Dushmantha Chameera (3 wickets in two matches) and Wanindu Hasaranga (3 wickets) leading the bowling. SL has won four of its last five matches.
Afghanistan: AFG has won 1 and lost 1 of their 2 matches, placing them third in the points table (NRR 2.150). Sediqullah Atal (73 runs in 1 match) has contributed to their batting.
Rasid Khan and Noor Ahmad are the strengths of the bowling. AFG has won 3 of their last 5 matches.
Sri Lanka (SL) Probable Playing XI
1.Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis(WK)
- Kamil Mishra
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Kamindu Mendis
- Dasun Shanaka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Dushmantha Chameera
Afghanistan (AFG) Probable Playing XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Gulbadin Naib
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Noor Ahmad
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Naveen ul Haq
SL vs AFG Today Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is fast and bouncy, favoring pace bowlers. Batting average, spin average. Average score in the first innings is 145 runs and in the second innings is 132 runs. Chasing teams can win the match.
Temperature in Abu Dhabi on September 18, 2025: 35°C, clear skies, 0% clouds, 17 km/h wind, and no chance of rain. A full match is expected.
Asia Cup 2025: SL vs AFG Today Match Prediction
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Prediction: SL’s batting is strong with the form of Pathum Nissanka (118 runs) and Kamil Mishara, and the bowling is strong with Dushmantha Chameera (3 wickets) and Wanindu Hasaranga. Their consistent wins (4 wins in the last 5) and top position will boost their confidence.
AFG’s batting is dominated by Sediqullah Atal (73 runs) and Azmatullah Omarzai, and their bowling by Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. Their strong NRR (2.150) and must-win status pose a challenge.
SL’s head-to-head record (5-3) gives them an edge. Some analysts rate SL as a 55% contender.
Based on the statistics, SL has a 55% chance of winning, while AFG has a 45% chance. If SL bats first and scores 160+, their chances will increase.
AFG needs a big innings from Atal and early wickets from Khan to win. It will be a close contest, but SL has the upper hand.
