Asia Cup 2025: Predicting Afghanistan XI for match 11

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will clash in the Match 11 of the Asia Cup 2025, on September 18, 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. 

Afghanistan had done well to defeat Hong Kong by 94 runs in their Asia Cup 2025 tournament opener, giving them a healthy net run rate. In their second game, Afghanistan lost to Bangladesh in a close game by eight runs and have two points from two games. Afghanistan will need a win to qualify for the Super Four stage.

Here is the predicted Afghanistan XI for match 11 of Asia Cup 2025:

Top Order:  

Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are the openers for Afghanistan, with Ibrahim Zadran at No. 3. Atal, in his young career, has scored 323 runs at a strike rate of 114.94 in 15 T20Is, including three fifties and a best score of 73*. Gurbaz brings more experience, having scored 1824 runs at a strike rate of 132.36 in 73 T20Is, including 10 fifties and one century. Ibrahim Zadran has accumulated 1305 runs in 51 T20Is at a strike rate of 109.47, with 10 half-centuries and a best score of 72*. 

Middle Order:  

Mohammad Nabi is Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer in T20Is, with 2297 runs in 138 matches at a strike rate of 134.80, including six fifties and a best score of 89. He has also taken 101 wickets at an economy of 7.25, with best bowling figures of 4/10. Gulbadin Naib has scored 986 runs and taken 35 wickets in 78 matches, with a best score of 57, a strike rate of 121.70, and best bowling figures of 4/20. Azmatullah Omarzai has contributed 595 runs and 33 wickets in 53 T20Is, with one fifty, a best score of 53, and best bowling figures of 4/9.

Bowlers: 

Noor Ahmad has 15 wickets in 19 T20Is at an economy of 6.25, with best bowling figures of 4/10. Allah Ghazanfar is yet to make a significant impact, with one wicket in four T20Is. Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken 61 wickets in 49 T20Is at an economy of 6.82, with best bowling figures of 5/9.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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