Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan highlights, Asia Cup 2025: SL beat AFG by 6 wickets in Abu Dhabi

SL vs AFG highlights: Earlier, Mohammad Nabi slammed a 22-ball 60 to help Afghanistan score 169/ from 20 overs after Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to bat first against Charith Asalanka's Sri Lanka

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Afghanistan cricket team. (AP photo)

Sri Lanka (SL) vs Afghanistan (AFG), Asia Cup 2025 Today Match highlights: Kusal Mendis anchored the chase for Sri Lanka by scoring 52-ball 74 to take the side home by six wickets in 18.4 overs against Afghanistan in match 11 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

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Earlier, Mohammad Nabi slammed a 22-ball 60 to help Afghanistan score 169/ from 20 overs after Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to bat first against Charith Asalanka’s Sri Lanka.

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With the result, Afghanistan are out of the Asia Cup from Group B, and it is Sri Lanka and Bangladesh who have qualified for the Super 4s. And from group A, after Pakistan’s win against the UAE yesterday, it is the Men in Green and India that have qualified for the next round of the tournament.

Teams:

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Afghanistan (Playing XI): Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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Asia Cup 2025 qualification scenarios: How can Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan join India and Pakistan in Super 4 round

Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 qualification: 5 teams remain in contention for three spots alongside India. (AP)

In the Asia Cup 2025, India and Pakistan have successfully qualified for the Super 4 round from Group A. India secured their spot after winning their first two matches, and Pakistan joined them by defeating the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, the battle for the two Super 4 slots from Group B is still ongoing, with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan all in contention. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are currently tied with four points each, while Afghanistan has two points with a game in hand. The final group match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will be a crucial decider, as its result could either solidify the qualification of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh or create a three-way tie in points, where Net Run Rate will determine the two teams that advance to the next round. (Read more)

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