ABU DHABI: In the 11th match of the Asia Cup T20 2025, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets to qualify for the Super Four stage.
Sri Lanka easily achieved Afghanistan’s target of 170 runs in the 19th over for the loss of 4 wickets.
This important Group B match in the Asia Cup was played in Abu Dhabi, where Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan won the toss and decided to bat first against Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan scored 169 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Mohammad Nabi stood out by playing a lightning-fast innings of 60 runs off 22 balls. His innings included 6 sixes and 3 fours.
In addition, Ibrahim Zadran and Rashid Khan were dismissed for 24 runs each. Siddiqullah scored 18 and Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 14 runs. Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Thushara took 4 wickets.
Sri Lanka easily achieved Afghanistan’s target of 170 runs in the 19th over for the loss of 4 wickets. Kusal Mendis scored 74 and Kamindu Mendis remained unbeaten on 26 runs.
In addition, Kusal Perera scored 28 and Asalanka scored 17 runs.
After this defeat, Afghanistan’s journey in the Asia Cup 2025 ended, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh qualified for the Super Four stage from Group B.
In Group B, Sri Lanka is in first position with 6 points after winning 3 consecutive matches, while Bangladesh has 4 points.
