As the Asia Cup 2025 enters its 11th match with excitement, today, two titans will clash. Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan at 8 PM at Sheik Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Six-time Asia Cup winners, the Lions have not lost a single match yet. But today’s match will be a major one for Afghanistan. If they win today, there is a chance to enter the Super Four. For Sri Lanka, loss might eliminate them. According to the performance so far, Sri Lanka has a chance to win. Although Afghanistan will try to showcase all their skills.
SL vs AFG: Match Details
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
| Date & Venue | September 18, 2025 — Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Streaming | Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV app |
SL vs AFG: Weather & Pitch Conditions
The weather in Abu Dhabi is predicted to be humid, and the temperature is expected to be around 30°C. The pitch is balanced for both batting and bowling. Recent matches showed spin bowlers making an impact. The initial overs can offer some support for pace bowlers by movement and bounce, but once batters settle in, they can play wildly. As the match continues, spinners can be crucial players in the middle overs.
SL vs AFG: Head-to-Head Record
In the history of the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have played each other eight times. Sri Lanka has won 5 times and Afghanistan has won 3 times. Both are high-powered teams, but the Lions are considered one of the top teams in the cricket world. In the Asia Cup 2022, the Super 4 stage match, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 4 wickets. They chased the target and scored 179/6 in 19.1 overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s 31 guided them to win the match.
Sri Lanka-A vs Afghanistan-A, 2024 Asia Cup was also a fiery match. Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets with 11 balls left. The game started with Sri Lanka batting first and scoring 133/7 in 20 overs. Sahan Arachchige performed well for Sri Lanka. In reply, Afghanistan chased the target of 134/3 in 18.1 overs with the help of Sediqullah Atal.
SL vs AFG: Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka XI (Probable): Pathum Nissanka, K Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, K Perera, C Asalanka (C), PHKD Mendis, D Shanaka, W Hasaranga, M Theekshana, D Chameera, N Thushara
Afghanistan XI (Probable): Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Allah Mohammad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
SL vs AFG: Winning Prediction & Top Performers
It is a giant clash again, and this time Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan tonight. Both have already played this season. Sri Lanka has not lost a single match yet. But since Afghanistan lost their last match against Bangladesh, their chances of winning against a strong team like Sri Lanka are low. Based on the previous performances, Sri Lanka has top performers like batsman Kusal Mendis and spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. Also, the middle-order batsman and captain Charith Asalanka can play with steadiness and leadership. Matheesa Pathirana will be a crucial player in the death overs.
Afghanistan has emerged as one of the most consistent teams in the T20 format and they are set to play against Sri Lanka. Today’s match will be crucial for Afghanistan as they lost their last game against Bangladesh. For Afghanistan, top batsmen like Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal can contribute. The world-class spinners Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Sharafuddin Ashraf are capable of breaking the middle-over partnership.