Sri Lanka sealed an important six wicket win over Afghanistan In 11th match of Asia Cup 2025 Group B at Abu Dhabi on 18 September, ended AfghanistanCampaign and booking of their super four spots. Afghanistan managed 169 in eight after being 79 for six but Mohammad Nabi60, 60 out of 22 balls revived their innings. In response Sri Lanka 170 chased with eight balls Kusal Mendis Stayed unbeaten at 74 off 52 balls to run your side home.
Nuwan Thaushara’s ball in first innings and talent with Mohammad Nabi’s Explosive Rescue Act
Afghanistan’s top order fell against Sri Lanka’s swing and spin attack, tumble at 79 for six in 12.1 overs. Nuwan Thaushara Leaded the charge with four wickets for 18 runs. The veteran all -rounder Nabi then launched one of the most dramatic knocks of the tournament. His 60 hit three fours and sixth sixes at a strike rate of 272.72 in 22 delivery.
Five consecutive maximum Danith Vellaj Scored 32 runs in the 20th over, Sri Lankan T20i is the most expensive in history. After the age of 40, the prophet became the third oldest player and equaled Afghanistan’s fastest fifty records in T20I. His late order partnership with Noor Ahmed Afghanistan helped post a competitive 169 for eight.
Kusal Mendis’s clinical chase takes Sri Lanka in line against Afghanistan
Chasing 170, Sri Lanka lost Pitham Nisanka Quickly but settled as Kusal. He hit 10 fours out of an unbeaten 7 from 52 balls. After bringing his fifty off 40 balls, Kusal cleverly rotated the strike and punished the loose delivery. Kusal Perera Sticking with 28 runs with 28 runs before falling in 12th over Chirith asanka 17 was added by 12 runs. Kamindu Mendis The 18.4 overs ended with an unbeaten 26 to chase in overs. Afghanistan bowler Rashid Khan And Noor Ahmed Habbled the batsmen, but could not stop Sri Lanka’s speed.
Jeet confirmed Sri Lanka’s location in Super Four with six points as Group B winners. Afghanistan’s hopes ended with just two points from three matches. Hong KongThe result establishes Sri Lanka for an important Super Four campaign while Afghanistan exits a tournament that promised a lot but ended in the heart break.
See also: Nuwan Thushara cleaned Karim Janat with a full jafa in Sl vs. Afg Asia Cup 2025 Clash
Here’s how fans reacted:
Mendis Special .. Kusal+Kamindu Mendis supported .. Nuwan Thaushara to Slinga Malinga Vibes .. NEPIC Sri Lanka despite winning Nabi show ..
Well done Sri Lanka
Just outstanding#Asiacup2025 #Slvafg– Varun Gunwardena (@varunagune) September 18, 2025
๐ข๐ข: Milestone unlocked
Nuwan Thushara broke the record of best bowling figures for Sri Lanka at Asiacup T20IS
Taking 4 wickets for 18 runs in four overs. #Asiacup2025 #Mohammadnabi #Nuwanthushara pic.twitter.com/dvszbu19ja– World Cricket Update (@Cricketupdator 9) September 18, 2025
4-0-18-4 ๐ฅ
What is a mantra for RCB Blood Nuwan Thaushara against Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/9xsgf7ihu1
– Lokesh Saini (@Lokeshvirat18k) September 18, 2025
Nuwan takes four wickets against Thushara Afganistan !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent bowling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/zgejitrywp
– Cricline | ๐๐ (@Thecriclinex) September 18, 2025
Kusal Mendis shines with a stellar performance and gives a bag to the Player of the Match Award!#Kusalmendis #SLVSAFG #ASIACUP pic.twitter.com/j1hklb4hji
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) September 18, 2025
๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka sidelined Afghanistan by 6 wickets!
Kusal Mendis (74 (52) follows SL below 170 in 18.4 overs.
Nabi’s late fireworks (22 to 60 runs) were not enough to save AFG
Sri Lanka Seal Super Four Spot with Bangladesh#SLVSAFG #Asiacup2025 #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/uzaaspdg50– Uttam Kumar Sah (@uttam_kr_sah) September 18, 2025
Sri Lanka’s chase together with Kusal Mendis and to take them home is fine – 74* (52) !! #SLVSAFG #Slvafg #Afgvsl #Afgvssl
– Cricketism (@midnightmusinng) September 18, 2025
The highest score in chasing successful runs in T20 Asia Cup:
74* – Kusal Mendis vs AFG (today)
71 – Mohammad Rizwan vs Ind (2022)
68 – Patham Nisanka vs HK (2025)
63 – Shoaib Malik vs UAE (2016)
63 – Noor Ali Zadran vs Oman (2016) pic.twitter.com/UJUJLLPF63– Abdul Rahman Yasen (@aryaseen5911) September 18, 2025
Clutch by Kusal Mendis ..
What player! #Afgvsl pic.twitter.com/sdtqallu4c– ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐ (@onlysohail_) September 18, 2025
Kusal Mendis is pumped after that victory.
What did you knock with him? 74*(52) ๐ฅ#Slvafg #DPWORLDASIACUP2025 #Asiacup2025 #ASIACUP pic.twitter.com/3ptyyqlhgn
– Cricolic mrigankaaaa๐ฎ๐ณacy (@msdianmrigu) September 18, 2025
See also: Kusal Perera’s amazing grab
