Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · Asia Cup 2022
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Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
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Maheesh Theekshana
SL
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Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
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AFG
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Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
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AFG
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Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
AFG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
732 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
41 wkts
SL at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Charith Asalanka
136 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
9 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | b Dilshan Madushanka | 13 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 81.25 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Wanindu Hasaranga b Asitha Fernando | 84 | 45 | 4 | 6 | 186.67 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Asitha Fernando b Dilshan Madushanka | 40 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 105.26 |
| Najibullah Zadran | run out (Wanindu Hasaranga) | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 170 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | c Maheesh Theekshana b Maheesh Theekshana | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Rashid Khan | run out (Pathum Nissanka) | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Karim Janat | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Asitha Fernando | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 2 | 1 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 | 6 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 35 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 125 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | c Ibrahim Zadran b Naveen ul Haq | 36 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 189.47 |
| Charith Asalanka | b Mohammad Nabi | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | b Rashid Khan | 33 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 165 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | c Najibullah Zadran b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | b Naveen ul Haq | 31 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 221.43 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | not out | 16* | 9 | 3 | 0 | 177.78 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | not out | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3.1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 10.97 | 1 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 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 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
115.6 |
| 2 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
71.0 |
| 3 |
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SL
|
65.5 |
| 4 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
64.7 |
| 5 |
Dilshan Madushanka
SL
|
54.8 |
| 6 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
51.6 |
| 7 |
Danushka Gunathilaka
SL
|
51.1 |
| 8 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
49.9 |
| 9 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
43.7 |
| 10 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
39.9 |
| 11 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
38.8 |
| 12 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
37.0 |
| 13 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
37.0 |
| 14 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
35.5 |
| 15 |
Asitha Fernando
SL
|
35.1 |
| 16 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
19.1 |
| 17 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
14.3 |
| 18 |
Chamika Karunaratne
SL
|
12.6 |
| 19 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
9.0 |
| 20 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
7.6 |
| 21 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
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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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: who played
Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) in Asia Cup 2022 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 3 September 2022. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 84 off 45 balls and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 2/30.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka?
Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Samiullah Shinwari, Naveen ul Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi. Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
Who won Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
When and where was Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka played?
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Saturday 3 September 2022, in Asia Cup 2022.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka?
Afghanistan scored 175/6 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 179/6 in 19.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 116/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 84 off 45 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 2/30 in 4 overs.