SL vs AFG 11th T20 Asia Cup: Where to Watch Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
Group B is still wide open, with both Super Four spots yet to be decided. The last match of the group, between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, will settle it all on September 18 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, starting at 8 PM IST.
Afghanistan’s loss to Bangladesh has put them under pressure, they must beat Sri Lanka to stay in the tournament. The good news for them is that net run rate won’t matter, since they already have the best NRR in the group. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are almost through to the next round, but they’ll still want a win to keep their momentum going.
Match Details
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, 18 September 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Stage | Asia Cup T20 2025 (11th T20) |
| Coverage | Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV, FanCode |
Pitch Report – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium helps bowlers, especially spinners. Winning the toss will be important, and teams may prefer to chase. Spinners will get more turn if they bowl at a slower pace.
| Venue Stats | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 49 |
| Win Bat First | 43% |
| Win Bowl First | 57% |
| Average 1st Innings | 145 |
| Average 2nd Innings | 133 |
| Highest Total | 210-2 (AFG vs IND) |
| Lowest Total | 84-10 (BAN vs RSA) |
| Highest Chased | 174-2 (SA vs IRE) |
| Lowest Defended | 129-6 (PAK vs ENG) |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka (SL) | W, W, W, L, W |
| Afghanistan (AFG) | L, W, L, W, W |
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Total Matches | Sri Lanka Wins | Afghanistan Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
SL vs AFG Possible XIs
Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Live?
| Country | TV Broadcast & Live Stream |
|---|---|
| India & Subcontinent | Star Sports, Jio Hotstar app and website |
| Australia | Yupp TV |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee app and websites |
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV |
| New Zealand | Yupp TV |
| UK | TNT Sport 1, TNT Sports app |
| USA | Jio Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC (Channel Eye) |
| Canada | Jio Hotstar |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports, Tapmad app and website |
| MENA | STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX |
| UAE | CricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV |
How to Watch Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Free?
Method | Description |
|---|---|
DD Sports | Free for all DD Free Dish users (all India matches) |
Tamasha App | Free app (Pakistan-only, VPN needed elsewhere) |
FanCode Preview | 1 min free preview (signup not required) |
Bundle Offers | Vi Movies & TV app with OTT bundles (includes Sony LIV) |
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