Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Group B, Asia Cup, 2025

Asia Cup
Finished
, September 18, 2025
Sri Lanka
SL
171/4 (18.4)
Afghanistan
AFG
169/8 (20)
SL won by 6 wickets
Completed
Match Prediction
SL v AFG
SL to win
100%
SL
0%
AFG
Mode: Completed Result: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets Final: SL 171/4 (18.4 ov) vs AFG 169/8 (20 ov)
SL Completed
— 100%
AFG
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: SL 171/4 (18.4 ov) vs AFG 169/8 (20 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The Group B of the Asia Cup is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Sri Lanka (SL) and Afghanistan (AFG). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The SL vs AFG game has been scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2:30 PM UTC at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

MatchSri Lanka vs Afghanistan Group B
TournamentAsia Cup
Date & TimeThursday, September 18, 2:30 PM UTC
VenueSheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Sri Lanka Avg: 133.8

  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 6 wickets)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 29 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 118/4 (18.4 ov) | SL 114/10 (19.1 ov)
    L
  • PAK vs SL (Sri Lanka won by 6 runs)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 27 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 178/7 (20 ov) | SL 184/5 (20 ov)
    W
  • SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 25 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    SL 148/1 (16.2 ov) | ZIM 146/5 (20 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 7 wickets)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 22 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 131/3 (15.3 ov) | SL 128/7 (20 ov)
    L
  • SL vs ZIM (Zimbabwe won by 67 runs)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 20 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    SL 95/10 (20 ov) | ZIM 162/8 (20 ov)
    L

Afghanistan Avg: 162.2

  • QAT vs AFG (Afghanistan won by 25 runs)
    Afghanistan tour of Qatar | 11 Nov 2025 02:30 PM
    QAT 124/7 (20 ov) | AFG 149/8 (20 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs AFG (Afghanistan won by 9 runs)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 02 Nov 2025 11:30 AM
    ZIM 201/10 (20 ov) | AFG 210/3 (20 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs AFG (Afghanistan won by 7 wickets)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 31 Oct 2025 11:30 AM
    ZIM 125/10 (19.3 ov) | AFG 129/3 (18 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs AFG (Afghanistan won by 53 runs)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 29 Oct 2025 11:30 AM
    ZIM 127/10 (16.1 ov) | AFG 180/6 (20 ov)
    W
  • AFG vs BAN (Bangladesh won by 6 wickets)
    Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE | 05 Oct 2025 02:30 PM
    AFG 143/9 (20 ov) | BAN 144/4 (18 ov)
    L

Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been marked by 40% wins, with an average batting score of 133.8. If Sri Lanka are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 159, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan cricket team recent form has been defined by 80% wins, with an average score of 162.2. If Afghanistan are to bat first, a target of 162 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Kamil Mishara
    Form Score: 252.4
    144 runs (agg) · SR 104.2
  • Pathum Nissanka
    Form Score: 196.1
    96 runs (agg) · SR 82.6
  • Kusal Mendis
    Form Score: 147.1
    70 runs (agg) · SR 68.6
Top Bowlers
  • Dushmantha Chameera
    Form Score: 51.4
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.51
  • Wanindu Hasaranga
    Form Score: 36.5
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.91
  • Pavan Rathnayake
    Form Score: 30.3
    2 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.5

Afghanistan — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz
    Form Score: 218
    116 runs (agg) · SR 98.8
  • Ibrahim Zadran
    Form Score: 201.1
    122 runs (agg) · SR 78.9
  • Darwish Rasooli
    Form Score: 163.4
    91 runs (agg) · SR 70.5
Top Bowlers
  • Abdollah Ahmadzai
    Form Score: 86.1
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.22
  • Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
    Form Score: 74.1
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.3
  • Rashid Khan
    Form Score: 30.4
    2 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.33
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Match Details
Date
2025-09-18 20:00 PM
Venue
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Toss
Afghanistan elected to bat
Umpires
  • Asif Yaqoob
  • Virender Sharma
Tv Umpires
  • Faisal Afridi
Match Referee
  • Richie Richardson