Match 11 of the Asia Cup 2025 will see Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Thursday, 18 September 2025. Here’s the match prediction, playing XIs, pitch, and weather report.
Match Overview
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Match 11
- Date: 18 September 2025
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Time: 8:00 PM (IST)
Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch is known for being a balanced wicket, offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. The conditions tend to be good for batting, with scores around 250 being competitive. However, the spinners come into play as the match progresses.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 29°C
- Humidity: 70%
- Forecast: Clear skies with no rain expected
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches | SL Wins | AFG Wins |
| SL vs AFG | 8 | 4 | 4 |
Probable XIs
Sri Lanka:
Kusal Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Chamika Karunaratne, Lasith Malinga
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan
Prediction
- If Sri Lanka bats first: 240–250 → SL likely to win
- If Afghanistan bats first: 220–230 → AFG has the edge
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Disclaimer: The insights and predictions shared in this blog are for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are based on current team form, player performances, and historical data, but cannot guarantee match outcomes. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and discretion when interpreting these forecasts.