In what can be called an upset of sorts, the Afghanistan cricket team was ousted from the Asia Cup 2025, after they lost their third match to Sri Lanka on Thursday by six wickets. Now SL and Bangladesh go through. Hong Kong, the third team in the group, ended fourth.
There was a reason why Group B was dubbed as the ‘group of death’. While India and Pakistan have qualified for the Super Four stage from Group A, the other teams are yet to be decided. All the consequences rest on this fixture that will see Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan at Abu Dhabi. It could be a lip-smacking encounter since both teams have their reasons to be called the ‘second-best Asian team’. Regardless, Bangladesh would be watching this game keenly as well, since Afghanistan’s loss will open their way to the next stage. For Sri Lanka, they just need to avoid a heavy defeat.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan LIVE, Asia Cup
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2025: Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Asia Cup 2025, Group Stage Match 11
- Date: Thursday, September 18
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Time: 8:00 PM IST | 6:30 PM local
Sri Lanka Asia Cup squad
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana
Afghanistan Asia Cup squad
Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Sharafuddin Ashraf
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan live streaming and where to watch details
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming/OTT |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports 4 (Tamil/Telugu), Sony Sports 5 | SonyLIV, Fancode, Airtel Xstream |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports HD | Tapmad, Myco |
| UAE/MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max (eLife TV, Switch TV) | StarzPlay |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV | Toffee, Tapmad |
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV | RabbitholeBD, Tamasha |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, TV-1 | Dialog ViU |
| USA | Willow TV | Willow TV app |
| Australia | — | Kayo Sports |
