A Do-Or-Die Groep B Showdown Waits for Asia Cup 2025 when Sri Lanka And Afghanistan Meet on Thursday, September 18 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Both teams come under contrasting circumstances: Sri Lanka has been flawless in two trips, earned four points and have a net running speed of +1,546 after victories over Bangladesh And Hong Kong. Afghanistan is third with two points from two games, but leads the group in Net Run Rate at +2.150, after he had crushed Hong Kong before they went closely through Bangladesh.
The momentum of Sri Lanka is powered by a rock-stable top order anchored by Pathum Nissanka, whose three consecutive fifty scores have laid the foundation for imposing totals. Captain Charith Asalanka’s tactical nous and timely batting also stabilized the procedure. Their spin duo from Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana has combined for important breakthroughs, while the Tempo duo of Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara have exploited the Abu Dhabi-Wicket with late Swing Yorkers.
In the meantime, Afghanistan answers with their characteristic spin artillery led by Rashid Khan. Noor Ahmad and Mohammad Nabi form a powerful trio that is able to stitch scoring speeds in the middle overs. In the front, the explosive top three of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai can dismantle any bowling attack. Their all -round depth, with the left -wing seam of Fazalhaq Farooqi and the lower order of Gulbadin NAIB, offers several routes to victory.
Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Qualification Scenarios for both teams
The qualifications scenarios are completely dependent on this competition. Sri Lanka needs a victory with every margin to reach six points and confirm their place in the Super Four next to Bangladesh. Afghanistan, on the other hand, has to beat Sri Lanka to go to four points and use their superior net running speed of +2,150 to catch up with Bangladesh, which also has four points, but a negative net running speed of -0.270, for the second qualifying position. Because Bangladesh has ended their competitions, this game becomes a do-or-that-confession for Afghanistan while Sri Lanka offers a chance to maintain their undefeated line and to move forward with confidence.
SL vs Afg: Match -Details
- Date and starting time: 8 p.m. is/ 2.30 p.m. is/ 6.30 p.m.
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
SL vs Afg: probably XI of both teams playing
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Charith Asalanka (C), Kusal Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahsh Shekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmanth. Chameera
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz ick
Also read: SL vs Af, Asia Cup 2025 Match prediction: Who wins today’s game between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan?
Details broadcast and live streaming
- India: Sony Sports Network (broadcast), Sony Liv (live streaming)
- Pakistan: PTV Sports and Tamasha -App
- United Kingdom and Ireland: TNT Sport 1, TNT Sports -App
- Noord -Arikika (US and Canada): Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- Afghanistan: Ariana TV
- The middle -east and north -africa: Starzplay via criclife max
- Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa: Pre -reinforcement
- Australia: Yupp TV
- New -Zeeland: Yupp TV
- Sri Lanka: Sirsa TV
- From: Criclife Max via Elife TV, Switch TV
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee -App and Website
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