Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan in the last group-stage fixture in Group B on Thursday, September 18. Group B is wide open with top spot still up for grabs. Today's result will determine which of the two teams joins India & Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Continental Cup 2025 edition.
One good thing for both Sri Lanka & Afghanistan is that they both have a strong net run rate, and can still go through the next stage even if one of the teams suffers a low margin of defeat. On the other hand, Bangladesh, which finished its Group B fixtures with four points, would be hoping either Sri Lanka or Afghanistan to suffer a massive loss, as that would enable them to progress to the Super 4 stage. A lot is at stake in this final Group B clash between SL vs AFG, and it should be an epic contest.
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SL vs AFG: Match Preview
Sri Lanka has so far displayed dominance in their two wins against Bangladesh and Hong Kong. While they were stretched a little by the latter, the Island nation's experience clinched them a close win. However, there are a few issues the Lankan's would be keen to resolve in their clash against Afghanistan. One of them would be batting collapses. Often, their top-order duo, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, do the bulk of the run-scoring.
However, the middle and lower-order batters often botch up the game by throwing away their wickets. The same thing happened against Hong Kong. Luckily for the Island nation, this time they prevailed, but they would be seeking consistency from their batters to avoid such meltdowns.
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On the other hand, the Afghans would be hoping to put on a better display with the bat in hand. It is no secret that the team struggles if Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and Sediqullah Atal don't contribute. This issue has been quite persistent, with no long-term solution fixed yet. While their bowling always bails them out if batters have an off day, one cannot always expect them to produce results.
SL vs AFG: Live Streaming Details Asia Cup 2025
When will the SL vs AFG match be played?
The match will be played on Thursday, September 18, from 8:00 PM IST.
Where will the SL vs AFG match be played?
The match will be played at Abu Dhabi.
How to watch the SL vs AFG match broadcast in India?
The match will telecasted live on Sony Sports Network
Where to watch the SL vs AFG match live?
The match will be live-streamed on SonyLiv and website
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