Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Who Won the Toss Today? – Asia Cup 2025 Match 11 September 18

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025. It is a must-win game for the Afghans to make it to the Super Four Stages of the tournament. The match is being played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Toss Decision – Captain’s Comments & Reasoning

“We will bat first, as putting runs on the board is important. It is a must-win game for us, and we will have to do the basics right. We need to score runs in the middle overs, and our middle order needs to fire. It is a totally fresh wicket, and the wickets over here in Abu Dhabi are good for batting. I think 160-170 would be an ideal score,” Rashid Khan said.

Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka would have batted first had he won the toss. “We wanted to bat first as well. Our middle-order batting needs improvement, and we have to prove ourselves. Our openers have been scoring runs for us,” he said.

Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (capt), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (capt), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Toss Result Today Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Q1: Who won the toss today in the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match?

Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first.

Q2: What was the toss time today?

The toss was held at 7:30 pm IST/ 6:00 pm local time.

Q3: Why did the captain choose to bowl?

Rashid Khan has decided to bat first because of the fresh wicket.

Q4: Where is today’s match being played?

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.