Sri Lanka will play Afghanistan in the 11th match of Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, September 18, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM IST. Sri Lanka is unbeaten so far in the tournament while Afghanistan must win this game to keep their hopes of reaching the Super Four alive. The pitch at Abu Dhabi generally favors batsmen with some help for bowlers.
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan face off in the 11th match of Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, a key contest in Group B. Sri Lanka is in strong form, unbeaten in the tournament, showcasing a balanced squad with quality batsmen and a potent spin attack. Afghanistan, needing a win to stay in the tournament, rely heavily on their experienced players and world-class spinner Rashid Khan.
Sri Lanka’s consistent top order and spin variety give them an edge on a track favoring batsmen and spinners.
Afghanistan must capitalize on early wickets and rely on Rashid Khan to control the game in the middle overs.
Momentum and handling pressure will be decisive, especially for Afghanistan fighting to stay alive in the tournament.
SL vs AFG Match Details
- Match: 11th T20 Match
- Teams: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Date: 18 Sep 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Asia Cup 2025 Live streaming info
The Asia Cup T20 2025 will start on September 9, 2025, and conclude on September 28, 2025. It is the 17th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, featuring eight teams competing in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format. The tournament will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates, with matches held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
There are several ways to watch Asia Cup 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app & website.
- In Pakistan: Broadcast on PTV Sports. Live streaming is available for free on the Tamasha app and Myco app.
- In Bangladesh: Broadcast on Gazi TV (GTV). Live streaming available on Toffee app and website.
- In Sri Lanka: Matches will be shown live on Sirasa TV.
- In the UK & Ireland: Coverage available on TNT Sports with streaming on discovery+.In the USA &
- Canada: Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming (also accessible via Sling TV packages).
- In Australia & New Zealand: Streaming available on YuppTV.
- In South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa: Broadcast and streaming available on SuperSport.
- Rest of the World: Coverage may be available on local broadcasters or through online streaming platforms like YuppTV / SonyLIV (with region access).
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch Asia Cup 2025 matches for free on official platforms in some regions. In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast matches free on TV, while the Tamasha and Myco apps will stream them online without charge. In Bangladesh, fans can enjoy free streaming on the Toffee app and website.
Live Streaming Info:
The match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Playing XI:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
FAQs
When and where is the match?
The match is on September 18, 2025, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. It starts at 8:00 PM IST.
What is the importance of this match?
This is a crucial Group B match deciding which teams qualify for the Super Four stage. Sri Lanka is unbeaten and looks to secure a top spot, while Afghanistan must win to stay in contention for qualification.
What will the pitch conditions be like?
The Abu Dhabi pitch favors batsmen but offers some assistance to bowlers. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first. The average first innings score is around 135.
Who are the key players to watch?
For Sri Lanka, batsmen like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and the spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana are important. Afghanistan rely heavily on Rashid Khan’s spin and experienced players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Nabi.
Where can I watch or stream the match?
The match is live on Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV app and website, and YuppTV.
What are the qualification scenarios?
Sri Lanka needs a win or a manageable loss margin to advance. Afghanistan must win, ideally by a significant margin, to qualify, relying on net run rate comparisons with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.