Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · T20I 2026
Ground snapshot
| Match | 1st inn | 2nd inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFG vs ZIM 01 Nov 2026 | 79/10 (14.3) | 81/3 (8.1) | 160 |
| AFG vs ZIM 29 Oct 2026 | 221/7 (20) | 202/5 (20) | 423 |
| AFG vs ZIM 27 Oct 2026 | 177/10 (19.5) | 140/10 (19.1) | 317 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
Top scorer Ibrahim Zadran 867
Top bowler Rashid Khan 51 wkts
Top scorer Charith Asalanka 136
Top bowler Wanindu Hasaranga 9 wkts
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka at Sharjah Cricket Stadium: pitch and ground record
Afghanistan play Sri Lanka at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday 13 March in T20I 2026. Sri Lanka lead the head-to-head 6-2 from 8 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka being played?
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka is being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday 13 March 2026, starting at 14:30 UK time (14:30 UTC, 20:00 IST).
What is the pitch like at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
Over the last 30 completed matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium since May 2025 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 315 runs, the first innings averages 168 and teams batting first have won 63%. 56% of wickets fall to pace and 39% to spin.
What is Afghanistan's record at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
Afghanistan have won 18 and lost 11 of their 29 matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 63% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Sri Lanka's record at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
Sri Lanka have won 3 and lost 2 of their 5 matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 63% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
Who is playing in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Afghanistan are likely to field Mohammad Akram Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Noor ul Rahman and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Lahiru Udara, Sineth Jayawardene, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?
Sri Lanka lead 6-2 from 8 matches. They last met at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 18 Sep 2025: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining).
What is Afghanistan's current form in 2026?
Afghanistan have won 6 and lost 5 of their 11 matches in 2026, averaging 147.7 runs per match and conceding 144.5. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2026?
Sri Lanka have won 4 and lost 12 of their 17 matches in 2026, averaging 137.5 runs per match and conceding 149.6. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
Who are the top run-scorers in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 8 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka meetings are Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan, 262 runs), Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan, 188 runs) and Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 186 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 8 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka meetings are Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan, 9 wickets), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka, 8 wickets) and Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka, 8 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan, 286 runs in 8 innings), Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan, 252 runs in 8 innings) and Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka, 179 runs in 8 innings). Azmatullah Omarzai's latest innings: 7, 116 and 18.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan, 12 wickets in 8 innings), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan, 10 wickets in 8 innings) and Abdullah Ahmadzai (Afghanistan, 7 wickets in 6 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.