Waiting in a duo-or-dai group B Shodown Asia Cup 2025 When? Sri Lanka And Afghanistan Find on Thursday, 18 September at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Both teams reach under adverse circumstances: Sri Lanka has been defective in two outings, earning four points and claims a net run rate of +1.546 after winning. Bangladesh And Hong KongAfghanistan sits third with two points out of two matches, but crushing Hong Kong before losing to Bangladesh leads the group to a net run rate at +2.150.
The speed of Sri Lanka is powered by Patham Nisanka by a rock-standy top order, the three gradual fifty-plas scores have laid the foundation for yoga. Captain Cherith Asanka’s strategic seduction and timely batting has stabilized further proceedings. The spin pair of Vanindu Hasranga and Mahesh Thekshana have combined for major successes, while the speed pair of Matshesh Pathirana and Nuwan Thaushara have exploited Abu Dhabi wicket late with a late swing yorker and back-of-a-length speed.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan responded with its trademark spin artillery led by Rashid Khan. Noor Ahmed and Mohammad Nabi make a powerful trio that are capable of scoring rates in the middle overs. In front, the explosive tops of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sedikullah Atal and Azmatullah Omrajai can end any bowling attack. His all -round depth, the fascinating Farooqui’s left -handed seam and the bottom -order of Gulbadin Naib, provide many routes to victory.
Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Qualification Scenario for both Teams
The merit landscapes completely depend on this match. Sri Lanka needs to win by any margin to reach six points and confirm their place in Super Four with Bangladesh. On the other hand, Afghanistan should defeat Sri Lanka to go on four points and use its own better net run rate of +2.150 to overtake Bangladesh, which have four digits, but have a negative net run rate of -0.270 for the second qualifying position. Since Bangladesh has finished their matches, the game becomes a one-or-dead encounter for Afghanistan, while Sri Lanka gets a chance to maintain its unbeaten streak and move forward with confidence.
SL vs AFG: Match details
- Date and start time: 8:00 PM IST/ 2: 30 PM IST/ 6:30 pm Local
- venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
SL vs AFG: Possible playing XI of both teams
Sri Lanka: Patam Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Charith Asanka (C), Kusal Perera, Vanindu Hasranga, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahesh Thekashana, Nuwan Thaushara, Mathesh Pathirana, Dushmanantha Chamrana, Dushmantha Chamrana
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz ,
Broadcasting and live streaming details
- India: Sony Sports Network (Broadcasting), Sony Live (Live Streaming)
- Pakistan: PTV Sports and Tamasha App
- United Kingdom and Ireland: TNT Sport 1, TNT Sports App
- North America (USA and Canada): Sling TV – Willow TV (Sign Up)
- Afghanistan: Ariana TV
- Middle East and North Africa: Starzplay through Criclife Max
- Sub-Sahara Africa and South Africa: Supersport
- Australia: Upp tv
- New Zealand: Upp tv
- Sri Lanka: Sirsa tv
- UAE: Through Criclife Max Elife TV, Switch TV
- Bangladesh: Gaji TV (GTV), Rabbithol, Toffee App and Website
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