Afghanistan Wins Toss in Asia Cup 2025, Chooses to Bat First Against Sri Lanka
In the 11th match of the Asia Cup 2025, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will face off at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This highly anticipated encounter promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams showcasing strong form leading up to the match.
Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, enters the match with an impressive record of four wins and one loss. The team has been unbeaten so far in the Asia Cup 2025, having won both their matches without a hitch. On the other hand, Afghanistan, captained by Rashid Khan, has a record of two wins and two losses, with a win and a loss in the Asia Cup 2025.
The home team for the match, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will not be participating in this clash, as the focus shifts to the much-anticipated match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan's most recent defeat was against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025, while Sri Lanka's most recent loss was also against Bangladesh. However, it's worth noting that Sri Lanka has since embarked on a three-match winning streak, with two victories coming from the Asia Cup 2025.
The two teams last met during a three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka last year in February, which Sri Lanka won 2-1. Despite the recent defeat against Bangladesh, Afghanistan has a better head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in T20Is, with five victories compared to Sri Lanka's three.
The match will be an exciting test of skills, with both teams fielding strong squads. The Afghanistan squad includes the likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Abdullah Ahmadzai.
Sri Lanka's squad boasts players such as Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, and Matheesha Pathirana.
Interestingly, Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the already tense atmosphere. With both teams eager to secure a win, the 11th match of the Asia Cup 2025 is sure to be a nail-biting encounter.
