Sri Lanka will take on Afghanistan in Match 11 of Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, 18 September 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog, find out who will win today’s 2025 Match 11, SL vs AFG Match Prediction.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
| Match | SL vs AFG, Match 11, Asia Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Date & Time | Thursday, 18 September 2025, 8:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Sony Liv |
Pitch Report:
Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi offers a balanced pitch that gradually shifts from batting-friendly to spin-supportive as the match progresses. In the first innings, batters can play their strokes with confidence thanks to the firm surface and consistent bounce. However, the pitch tends to slow down later, introducing uneven bounce and grip that benefits spinners and bowlers with good variations
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | 7 |
| Won by SL | 4 |
| Won by AFG | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Predicted Playing XIs
SL Playing XIs:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Maheesh Theekshana
AFG Playing XIs:
Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka )
- Explosive top-order batter with a strike rate over 140 in recent T20Is
- Scored consistently in the Asia Cup, including a match-winning 62 off 38 balls vs Hong Kong
- Strong against spin, which Afghanistan relies on heavily
- Ideal for powerplay dominance and fantasy captaincy
Probable Best Bowler:
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
- Asia Cup veteran with economy under 6.5 and a strike rate of 14.2
- Took 3/18 vs Sri Lanka in the last match, turning the game in Afghanistan’s favor
- Deadly on slow Abu Dhabi pitches, especially in middle overs
- Bangladesh’s middle order has historically struggled against wrist spin
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: SL bats first
- First Innings score prediction: SL will score 150-160
- Result prediction: SL will win the match
Scenario 2: AFG bats first
- First Innings score prediction: AFG will score 160-170
- Result prediction: SL will win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.