AFG vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Today Match Playing 11 Prediction: Sri Lanka will take on Afghanistan in a high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 clash, with both teams expected to go in with a mix of experience and youthful talent. The encounter promises to be a battle between Sri Lanka’s batting depth and Afghanistan’s spin strength.
Pathum Nissanka is likely to open alongside Kusal Mendis, who will also don the gloves. Kamil Mishara and Kusal Perera strengthen the top order, while captain Charith Asalanka provides stability in the middle. Dhananjaya de Silva (PHKD Mendis), Dasun Shanaka, and Wanindu Hasaranga add all-round options. The bowling unit is set to feature Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, and Nuwan Thushara.
Afghanistan will rely on their power-hitting top order, with Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah Gurbaz expected to open. Ibrahim Zadran, veteran Mohammad Nabi, and Gulbadin Naib form the core of the middle order. All-rounders Azmatullah Omarzai and Karim Janat bring balance, while skipper Rashid Khan leads a spin-heavy attack with Noor Ahmad and teenager Allah Mohammad. Fazalhaq Farooqi is set to spearhead the pace attack.
AFG vs SL predicted playing XI
Sri Lanka’s Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), PHKD Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.
Bench: MNK Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage.
Afghanistan’s Probable XI: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Allah Mohammad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Bench: Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Farid Malik, Darwish Rasooli, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Naveen-ul-Haq.
Pathum Nissanka is likely to open alongside Kusal Mendis, who will also don the gloves. Kamil Mishara and Kusal Perera strengthen the top order, while captain Charith Asalanka provides stability in the middle. Dhananjaya de Silva (PHKD Mendis), Dasun Shanaka, and Wanindu Hasaranga add all-round options. The bowling unit is set to feature Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, and Nuwan Thushara.
Afghanistan will rely on their power-hitting top order, with Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah Gurbaz expected to open. Ibrahim Zadran, veteran Mohammad Nabi, and Gulbadin Naib form the core of the middle order. All-rounders Azmatullah Omarzai and Karim Janat bring balance, while skipper Rashid Khan leads a spin-heavy attack with Noor Ahmad and teenager Allah Mohammad. Fazalhaq Farooqi is set to spearhead the pace attack.
AFG vs SL predicted playing XI
Sri Lanka’s Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), PHKD Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.
Bench: MNK Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage.
Afghanistan’s Probable XI: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Allah Mohammad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Bench: Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Farid Malik, Darwish Rasooli, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Naveen-ul-Haq.
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