Asia Cup 2025: SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Team, Playing 11, Weather, Pitch Report

Asia Cup 2025, Match 11: The group stage of the Asia Cup 2025 is reaching its final stages, and the final few matches will determine the teams that will advance to the Super Four stage. Therefore, the next match in Group B is crucial.

SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan) Match Details

Afghanistan will face six-time champions Sri Lanka on Thursday, September 18th at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in what will be a decisive match.

For Afghanistan, qualifying means a win means they advance; a loss means their journey will be over. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will look to maintain their winning streak ahead of the Super Fours by winning their first two matches of the group stage.

SL vs AFG Top Picks

Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka: Strong opener, over 340 runs in recent T20Is, with a strike rate of around 132. Can change the course of a match with his technique and aggression.
• Wanindu Hasaranga: Spin all-rounder, has taken around 19 wickets in the last 10 matches, adept at taking wickets in the middle overs.
• Mahesh Theekshana: A patient spinner, who bowls with a good economy rate while also taking wickets.

Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Quick and aggressive batsman, has scored around 360 runs in the last 12 T20Is at an average of 33; can set big scores early in the match.
• Rashid Khan: Team captain and main spinner, responsible for taking wickets in the middle overs in every match.
• Noor Ahmad: Left-arm spinner, has performed well, can form a good partnership with Rashid.

SL vs AFG Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL) Playing 11: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis(WK), 3. Kamil Mishara, 4. Kusal Perera(WK), 5. Dasun Shanaka, 6. Charith Asalanka(C), 7. Kamindu-Mendis Mendis, 8. Wanindu Hasaranga, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Nuwan Thushara

Afghanistan (AFG) Playing 11: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), 2. Sediqullah Atal, 3. Ibrahim Zadran, 4. Gulbadin Naib(C), 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Azmatullah Omarzai, 7. Karim Janat, 8. Rashid-Khan(C), 9. Noor Ahmad, 10. Allah Mohammad, 11. Fazal Haq

SL vs AFG Pitch Report

Spin bowling has led to victories so far at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The wicket is turning slowly and the ball is gripping well, as seen in recent matches. Batting first may be a better option, as bowlers have more opportunities in the second innings.

SL vs AFG Weather Report

The weather in Abu Dhabi will be mostly clear and favorable on the day of the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match. Temperatures will hover around 30 to 32 degrees Celsius, making it comfortable for players to play. Partly cloudy skies will be expected, but there is no chance of rain. The humidity will be around 60% and there will be light winds, which are ideal conditions for a traditional cricket match. There is little chance of any rain or heavy cloud cover during the match.