Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Players & Playing XIs · Asia Cup 2025
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). The match was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on 18 September 2025, in Asia Cup 2025. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 74 off 52 balls and Nuwan Thushara took 4/18.
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. Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining). The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
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, a strike rate of 142.3. Mohammad Nabi made the next-highest score, 60 off 22 balls. Every innings is on the scorecard, with the fours, sixes and strike rate of each batter.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan?
Nuwan Thushara took 4/18 in 4 overs.