SL vs AFG Match 11 Asia Cup 2025: The 11th match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played on September 18 between Group B teams Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match will start on Thursday at 6:30 PM. Charith Asalanka will be captaining the Sri Lanka side, while Rashid Khan will be leading the Afghanistan side. In this article, we will talk about the head-to-head records, pitch report, weather forecast, and playing XI of both teams.
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SL vs AFG Match 11 Asia Cup 2025: Head-To-Head Records
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will clash in the eleventh match of the Asia Cup 2025. If we look at the head-to-head record of both teams, then Sri Lanka has an upper hand over Afghanistan. So far, eight T20 matches have been played between the two teams. Afghanistan has won 3 matches, while Sri Lanka has won 5 matches. In such a situation, the Afghanistan team, led by Rashid Khan, will be eyeing an improvement in their record against the Sri Lanka team, led by Charith Asalanka.
SL vs AFG Match 11 Asia Cup 2025: Pitch Report at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
In Abu Dhabi, batters who have adopted an aggressive batting approach have fared well in the Asia Cup so far, but bowlers have also received support from the pitch. High temperatures are expected during the match. The average first-innings score at this ground is around 135, and the team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
SL vs AFG Match 11 Asia Cup 2025: Weather Forecast in Abu Dhabi
The weather in Abu Dhabi is expected to be hot and humid when the match begins at 8:00 PM (IST), with temperatures ranging between 38°C and 40°C. There is no chance of rain during the game, but the high temperatures will pose a challenge for the players. The humidity level is expected to be 39 percent during the match.
SL vs AFG Match 11 Asia Cup 2025: Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (captain), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, and Binura Fernando.
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Afghanistan Probable Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Umarzai, Karim Janat, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (captain), Noor Ahmed, Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqui.
SL vs AFG Match 11 Asia Cup 2025: Full Squads of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
Sri Lanka Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, and Matheesha Pathirana.
Afghanistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Rashid Khan (c), Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Ishaq, AM Ghazanfar, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Naveen-ul-Haq.