Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · Asia Cup 2025
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Dushmantha Chameera
SL
Wickets (1+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Wickets (1+)
Pathum Nissanka
SL
Sixes (1+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Wickets (1+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
Wickets (1+)
Kusal Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
Kamindu Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
SL at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Pathum Nissanka
181 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
9 wkts
AFG at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Mohammad Nabi
238 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
15 wkts
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Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Kusal Perera b Nuwan Thushara | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 175 |
| Sediqullah Atal | b Nuwan Thushara | 18 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Karim Janat | b Nuwan Thushara | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Dushmantha Chameera b Dunith Wellalage | 24 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 88.89 |
| Darwish Rasooli | c Kusal Perera b Dushmantha Chameera | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | b Dasun Shanaka | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Mohammad Nabi | run out (Kusal Perera) | 60 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 272.73 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | b Nuwan Thushara | 24 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 104.35 |
| Noor Ahmad | not out | 6* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Mujeeb Ur Rahman b Azmatullah Omarzai | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | not out | 74* | 52 | 10 | 0 | 142.31 |
| Kamil Mishara | c Ibrahim Zadran b Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Kusal Perera | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 28 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 140 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | c Rashid Khan b Noor Ahmad | 17 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 141.67 |
| Kamindu Mendis | not out | 26* | 13 | 0 | 2 | 200 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 | 6 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 3.4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 12.35 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 12.33 | 9 | 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 |
Nuwan Thushara
SL
|
185.9 |
| 2 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
155.2 |
| 3 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
79.7 |
| 4 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
57.4 |
| 5 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
51.1 |
| 6 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
42.1 |
| 7 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
41.2 |
| 8 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
34.2 |
| 9 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
33.0 |
| 10 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
30.7 |
| 11 |
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
|
28.6 |
| 12 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
26.9 |
| 13 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
22.0 |
| 14 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
22.0 |
| 15 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
21.5 |
| 16 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
19.9 |
| 17 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
17.4 |
| 18 |
Darwish Rasooli
AFG
|
9.8 |
| 19 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
6.8 |
| 20 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
6.3 |
| 21 |
Kamil Mishara
SL
|
5.2 |
| 22 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
0.7 |
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
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) in Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 18 September 2025. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 74 off 52 balls and Nuwan Thushara took 4/18.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara. Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Karim Janat, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Who won Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining).
When and where was Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan played?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Thursday 18 September 2025, in Asia Cup 2025.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Sri Lanka scored 171/4 in 18.4 overs. Afghanistan scored 169/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Nuwan Thushara was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 186/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Kusal Mendis top-scored with 74 off 52 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Nuwan Thushara took 4/18 in 4 overs.