SL vs AFG Match Prediction : 11th Match, Asia Cup, 2025
SL vs AFG Win Probability
54%
Sri Lanka
46%
Afghanistan
Sri Lanka To Win, 1.75
Sri Lanka has won each of its last 4 matches at this venue
The middle order from both teams has been inconsistent
If Afghanistan loses this match, they will be eliminated . This additional pressure may cause them to make more mistakes.
SL vs AFG Betting Tips
Pathum Nissanka to score Over 21.5 runs
Pathum Nissanka is in excellent form and has scored half-centuries in both his outings. He has scored at least 22 runs in 7 of his last 8 innings, including three half-centuries. We are therefore backing him to play a good knock here.
Noor Ahmad to be the best bowler for Afghanistan
Noor Ahmad bowled an excellent spell in the previous match to pick up two wickets and was the top bowler for Afghanistan. As the pitch here tends to help the bowlers, particularly the spinners, we are backing him to be the best bowler for his team yet again.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
Sri Lanka will look to cement its place in the top two as it takes on Afghanistan for a crucial match in group B of the ongoing Asia Cup. The two teams will clash on Thursday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other in 8 matches to date. Sri Lanka won 5 while Afghanistan won 3.
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SL vs AFG Team Previews
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has enjoyed a perfect start to their Asia Cup campaign, winning both its matches so far. It is sitting at the top of the table, and a win will take them through to the Super Four.
Pathum Nissanka is in red-hot form at the top of the order, scoring back-to-back half-centuries. He is the leading run-scorer of the tournament and will look to give Sri Lanka a brisk start. He will be by Kusal Mendis as his opening partner.
The middle order consists of plenty of experienced batsmen, including Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka, as well as all-rounders like Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, and Wanindu Hasaranga. However, they haven’t been in the best of form as the chinks in the line-up were exposed during the match against Hong Kong.
Sri Lanka’s middle order needs to perform better going ahead. Wanindu Hasaranga has bowled well to pick up three wickets and is the joint-highest wicket-taker for the team with Dushmantha Chameera. Hasaranga will be joined by Maheesh Theekshana in the spin department, while Nuwan Thushara is likely to lead the attack with the new ball.
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
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Afghanistan
After winning their opening fixture against Hong Kong, Afghanistan were defeated by Bangladesh on Tuesday, and they slipped down to third place on the points table. They now face a must-win situation here and will qualify for the next stage if they win here, as the team has the best NRR in the group.
A lot will depend on the opening pair of Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. They have been a bit inconsistent so far, but are both capable of playing the big shots in the Powerplay. The middle order was the Achilles heel for Afghanistan in the previous match, as the likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, and Gulbadin Naib have struggled to get going.
Azmatullah Omarzai is the team’s leading run-scorer and could play an important role along with Mohammad Nabi during the middle overs. Afghanistan boasts of a strong and well-balanced bowling unit. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad have been very economical and have picked up three wickets each.
They are likely to continue leading the spin department along with Allah Ghaznafar. Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Gulbadin Naib will feature in the pace attack.
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
SL vs AFG Toss Prediction
Three of the five matches played here in this tournament were won while batting first. In three of those games, the team winning the toss opted to field first, but we feel that batting first might be a better option.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
We are expecting a balanced surface for this match. There are some patches of green grass along with dry ones, and the batsmen need to treat the ball on its merit. A score of around 165 is a par score, and anything over 175 will be difficult to chase.
The surface is likely to slow down as the match progresses, and the spinners can expect some turn once the ball gets older. The weather will remain warm and humid with temperatures around 33 degrees.
SL vs AFG: Who Will Win?
With a spot in the Super Four on the line, we are expecting a close contest between the two teams. While it is difficult to pick a favourite, we feel that Sri Lanka has an edge. Their batting, especially from the opening pair, has been good, and the team has a balanced bowling unit at its disposal.
Bet on Sri Lanka to win.
SL vs AFG win percentage stands at 58% in favor of SL.
Todays Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to Win.
