SL vs AFG Fantasy Prediction Today | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – 11th Match, Asia Cup, 2025

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Afghanistan will be gutted by its loss against Bangladesh on Tuesday. They played well throughout the match but failed to latch on to key moments, costing them two important points. However, the team has an excellent NRR, and a win here will help them overtake Bangladesh on the table.

Sri Lanka is undefeated in this tournament and already has one leg on the Super Four. Pathum Nissanka has been brilliant for them, and they will hope that the other batsmen rally around him. Sri Lanka also has a balanced bowling attack, which could play an important role for them.

Team Stats

Sri Lanka	Vs	Afghanistan
10	Matches Played	10
60%	Win	60%
148	Average Score	149
218	Highest Score	188
80	Lowest Score	66

Head to Head Record

Teams	Matches Won
Sri Lanka	5
Afghanistan	3

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11

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

Afghanistan Expected Playing 11

Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Allah Ghaznafar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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Injuries & Illnesses

There are no injuries reported by either side.

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The pitch in Abu Dhabi has been slightly better to bat on compared to the ones in Dubai. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, and playing shots gets easier for the batsmen once they get their eye in.

However, the surface tends to slow down as the innings progress, and spinners will come into play. Chasing here is difficult, especially if the target is over 170.

The weather will be warm, and dew will be a factor during the second half.

SL vs AFG Fantasy Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

We are selecting Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Kusal Mendis from this category. While neither has been in the best of form, they are both excellent batsmen who can play the big shots with ease.

Batters

Pathum Nissanka is the leading run-scorer of the tournament and is the obvious choice. We are also selecting Sediqullah Atal and Kamil Mishara as they have scored individual half-centuries earlier in the tournament.

All Rounders

There are quite a few all-rounders playing for both sides. We are selecting only three, Wanindu Hasaranga, Gulbadin Naib, and Azmatullah Omarzai, for our playing XI.

Bowlers

Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad are two of the best slower bowlers in the business and made it to our team. We are selecting Dushmantha Chameera as the specialist seamer.

SL vs AFG Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain

Azmatullah Omarzai is our choice as the captain of our team. He has been excellent with the ball in this series and has an excellent economy rate as well. He is also the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan in this tournament.

Vice-Captain

We are nominating Wanindu Hasaranga as the vice-captain. He is the best spinner in the Sri Lankan squad, and as the pitch here does help the slower bowlers, he could play a vital role.

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SL vs AFG Team Expert Advice

We have adopted a balanced approach for this match, as the pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium caters to a wide range of playing styles. There are a couple of seamers and some excellent spinners who round off the bowling attack, while the batting unit consists of an even mix of youth and experience.

Notable Stats

Most Fantasy Points

Rashid Khan has 558 points from the last 5 matches at an average of 111 points per game.

Most Runs

Pathum Nissanka (118), Azmatullah Omarzai (83), Sediqullah Atal (73)

Most Wickets

Noor Ahmad (3), Dushmantha Chameera (3), Rashid Khan (3)

Most Sixes

Azmatullah Omarzai (8), Kamil Mishara (3), Pathum Nissanka (3)

Highest Strike Rate

Azmatullah Omarzai (224.32), Pathum Nissanka (151.28), Sediqullah Atal (137.73)

Best Economy Rate

Azmatullah Omarzai (4.60), Noor Ahmad (4.87), Maheesh Theekshana (5.50)