Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 11th Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between AFG vs SL 11th T20I match?

The 11th match of the Asia Cup 2025 tournament will see Afghanistan taking on Sri Lanka in a must-win match at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 18th September. 

Afghanistan

Afghanistan faces a tough situation in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 as they need to beat Sri Lanka to keep their Super Four hopes alive. They suffered a heartbreaking 8-run loss against Bangladesh in their second encounter. Bangladesh posted 154/5 in their first innings, but Afghanistan were only able to score 146 and were bowled out. Amatullah Omarzai was their last hope, but he fell short after playing a handy knock of 30 runs off just 16 balls. Despite having a positive net run rate, they have only one victory, and they need to beat Sri Lanka somehow.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has already qualified for the Super Four after beating Hong Kong by 4 wickets in their recent fixture. While chasing a total of 150 runs, at one point, it felt like Hong Kong were close to creating history, but Wanindu Hasaranga's 20 off 9 clinched a stunning victory for the island nation. Pathum Nissanka was once again the star player with a fifty-plus score in this match. With Sri Lanka already in the Super Four, their next match against Afghanistan is crucial to win. 

AFG vs SL 11th T20I Match Details

AFG vs SL 11th T20I Pitch Report

The venue at the Zayed Cricket Stadium is mostly a tricky surface, which is generally not a high-scoring ground. The bounce of the pitch tends to be on the lower side. As a result, the batters have to remain focused and work hard to pick up the good length deliveries. Moreover, batting under the lights remains a major factor here, where batters in the second innings face major issues, and it remains a tough task. In addition, the average first innings score averages between 140 and 150, which is generally an under-par total. However, as the game progresses, off-spinners and medium pacers will get some help. 

AFG vs SL 11th T20I Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain warm throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The conditions are expected to be humid with 55-62% humidity. The maximum temperature will be around 35-40 °C. 

AFG vs SL Head-to-Head Records

AFG vs SL 11th T20I Probable XI

• Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi

• Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Players To Watch Out For In AFG vs SL 11th T20I Match

• Azmatullah Omarzai | AFG: The 25-year-old has been the best bet for Afghanistan in this tournament. In just two matches, he has scored 83 runs and has also taken two wickets at an economical rate. He is one such batter who takes his time to settle at the crease but goes big after getting some runs. 

• Pathum Nissanka | SL: Pathum Nissanka is one of the finest batters in this Sri Lankan team, amassing huge runs in his best form. The young 27-year-old right-hand opener starts the assault from the beginning and takes no U-turn. He has two fifties in the two matches, scoring 50 against Bangladesh in the opening match and then 68 against Hong Kong.

AFG vs SL 11th T20I Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last seven T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl on six occasions, and the toss-winning teams have opted to bat for once.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won 32 out of the total 73 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 41. This makes it clear that the team winning the toss should opt to bowl first and try to restrict the opponents under the par score.

AFG vs SL Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Sri Lanka (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• AFG Total: 140-155
• Match Winner: Sri Lanka

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Afghanistan (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 48-55
• SL Total: 165-170
• Match Winner: Sri Lanka

Who will win today's AFG vs SL T20I match?

By looking at the recent form of both teams, this match is going to be favourable for Sri Lanka as they have dominated their first two matches in the tournament. Moreover, their players are performing as compared of Afghanistan. However, it is a do-or-die match for Rashid Khan and team, so they will look to give their best and register a win here.