Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · Asia Cup 2022
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Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
SL at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Pathum Nissanka
342 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
15 wkts
AFG at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
79 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Fazalhaq Farooqi
3 wkts
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Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Naveen ul Haq | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | lbw b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Charith Asalanka | lbw b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | c Karim Janat b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 17 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | run out (Fazalhaq Farooqi) | 38 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 131.03 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | c Mohammad Nabi b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mohammad Nabi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 31 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 81.58 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | run out (Azmatullah Omarzai) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | c Najibullah Zadran b Mohammad Nabi | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3.4 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3.24 | 0 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | not out | 37* | 28 | 5 | 1 | 132.14 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | b Wanindu Hasaranga | 40 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 222.22 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | run out (Maheesh Theekshana) | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Najibullah Zadran | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Charith Asalanka | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
90.8 |
| 2 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
85.8 |
| 3 |
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SL
|
63.0 |
| 4 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
57.5 |
| 5 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
48.6 |
| 6 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
45.0 |
| 7 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
42.7 |
| 8 |
Chamika Karunaratne
SL
|
36.9 |
| 9 |
Danushka Gunathilaka
SL
|
30.5 |
| 10 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
20.9 |
| 11 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
20.7 |
| 12 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
18.3 |
| 13 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
11.6 |
| 14 |
Matheesha Pathirana
SL
|
8.5 |
| 15 |
Dilshan Madushanka
SL
|
4.2 |
| 16 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
3.3 |
| 17 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
2.3 |
| 18 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
1.6 |
| 19 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
1.2 |
| 20 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: who played
Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 59 balls remaining) in Asia Cup 2022 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 27 August 2022. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 40 off 18 balls and Fazalhaq Farooqi took 3/11.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka. Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi (c), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen ul Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Who won Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 59 balls remaining).
When and where was Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan played?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Saturday 27 August 2022, in Asia Cup 2022.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka scored 105/10 in 19.4 overs. Afghanistan scored 106/2 in 10.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Fazalhaq Farooqi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 91/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 40 off 18 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Fazalhaq Farooqi took 3/11 in 3.4 overs.