Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Prediction, Asia Cup 2025, Match 11, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Sri Lanka will clash against Afghanistan in the 11th match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 campaign at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, September 18.

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Led by Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka is topping the Group B standings with two consecutive wins in two games of the campaign. On the other hand, the Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan is entering this game on the back of an eight-run defeat to Bangladesh.

SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2025, Match 11, Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2025, Match 11

Time & Date: 8:00 PM IST, Thursday, September 18

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2025, Match 11 Pitch Report

The Abu Dhabi surface is expected to assist both batters and bowlers equally. We can anticipate scores of above 170 to be posted in the first innings. The captain who won the toss would love to bowl first.

SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2025, Match 11 Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.

Afghanistan

Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

SL vs AFG, Asia Cup 2025, Match 11 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Afghanistan

In the head-to-head record, Sri Lanka won five times, while Afghanistan could secure only three victories in eight contests overall. However, we can expect the Afghanistan side, led by Rashid Khan, to make a strong comeback in this fixture and qualify for the Super Four stage.

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