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The 11th contest of Group B featuring Sri Lanka versus Afghanistan will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, during the T20 format.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz currently holds the record for the highest run scorer against Sri Lanka with a striking rate of 172, while Ibrahim Zadran follows closely as the second-highest run scorer against Sri Lanka, boasting a strike rate of 117.14.
On the bowling side, Mohammed Nabi has performed exceptionally well, and Captain Rashid Khan is expected to take charge today, as AFG needs this win to progress into the Super 4. Although Rashid Khan has shown a decent economy rate of 6.81 against Sri Lanka, there is still room for improvement.
On the other hand, Pathum Nissanka has the highest average against Afghanistan and carries significant responsibility today. Sri Lanka is currently refining their T20 lineup, as they must secure a victory to qualify; if SL loses, they must ensure their net run rate remains favorable.
A review of the last 8 T20 encounters between AFG and SL shows that SL has emerged victorious in 5, while AFG has claimed 3 wins.
Playing XI AFG : Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
playing XI SL’s : Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, and Nuwan Thushara. The Super 4 scenarios are in place to determine the destiny of both teams in the Asia Cup.
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Super 4 Scenarios
Sri Lanka: Win and qualify. If they lose, their NRR must remain above Bangladesh.
Afghanistan: Must win to advance. A loss eliminates them, sending Sri Lanka and Bangladesh through
This is more than just a group stage game; it is a virtual knockout. For Afghanistan, survival is on the line. For Sri Lanka, it’s about securing qualification without leaving it to chance. With stars like Gurbaz, Rashid, Nissanka, and Hasaranga in action, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is primed for one of the Asia Cup’s defining battles.
