In the 11th match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka.
Playing XIs
- Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
- Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Head-to-Head
Afghanistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other eight times in T20 Internationals. Sri Lanka holds the advantage with five wins, while Afghanistan has secured three victories. Their most recent meeting was a three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka in February of the previous year, which the home team won 2-1.
- Matches Played: 8
- Sri Lanka Wins: 5
- Afghanistan Wins: 3
Form Guide
Both teams entered this high-stakes contest with contrasting recent form. Sri Lanka came in with a three-match winning streak, including two victories in the current Asia Cup 2025 tournament. In contrast, Afghanistan suffered a narrow eight-run defeat to Bangladesh in their most recent match.
- Sri Lanka: W, W, W, L, W (most recent first)
- Afghanistan: L, W, L, W, W (most recent first)
