Match Prediction |Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans | Asian Legends League 2025 | Match 5 – Mar 12 – Who do you think will get their first victory in this match?

SL vs AP Match Analysis

Sri Lankan Lions and Afghanistan Pathans will play each other in the Asian Legends League 2025 5th Match on March 12, 2025, at 03:00 PM BST at Miraj International Cricket Stadium, Udaipur. Sri Lankan Lions and Afghanistan Pathans both teams come into this match with similar form, having lost their opening games. They will be eager to win and earn their first tournament points. On paper, Sri Lanka appears slightly stronger and more experienced, giving them an advantage in this contest.

SL vs AP Team Preview & Squads

Sri Lankan Lions

The Sri Lankan Lions also began their season with a defeat, falling short by 46 runs against the Indian Royals while chasing a target of 162.Despite an impressive performance from the bowlers, Sri Lanka’s batting unit struggled, with only Lasith Lakshan (35 off 32) showing some resistance.

Veteran star Tillakaratne Dilshan had a disappointing start but brings a wealth of experience and has the potential to produce a big innings here. Skipper Thisara Perera, who has been active in various leagues, is also expected to step up with the bat. Additionally, Raveen Sayer could play a crucial role in strengthening the batting effort.

The bowlers, however, delivered a strong performance, with Vikum Sanjaya impressing with figures of 4-23. Dilshan, Arul Pragasam, Thilan Thushara, and Upul Indrasiri also chipped in with wickets. With depth and variety in their bowling attack, SL has the potential to trouble the opposition batters, especially if the pitch offers some assistance.

Sri Lankan Lions Squads

Danushka Gunathilaka, Jeevan Mendis, Ashan Priyanjan, Thisara Perera, Upul Tharanga, Chamara Kapugedera, Isuru Udana, Chamara Silva, Milinda Siriwardana, Nuwan Pradeep, Angelo Perera, Chaturanga de Silva, Malinda Pushpakumara, Thilan Thushara, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Asela Gunaratne. 

Afghanistan Pathans

Afghanistan Pathans didn’t get the ideal start to their campaign, suffering a six-wicket defeat against Asian Stars. After opting to bat first, they posted an impressive 216-3, but it wasn’t enough as their opponents successfully chased the target with just one ball to spare.

Despite the loss, the team can draw confidence from their strong batting display. Shoaib Khan’s unbeaten 104 off 63 balls was a standout performance, while captain Asghar Afghan contributed a crucial 65 off 36. Moving forward, they will be hoping for bigger contributions from key batters like Asad Pathan, Ayaan Khan, and Mausib Khan.

AP made an early impact with the ball, reducing Asian Stars to 32-3, but they were unable to maintain the pressure as the rest of the attack leaked runs. With a relatively inexperienced bowling unit, they will need a more disciplined effort in the upcoming matches. Ashraf Pathan and Mahaboob Alam will be key bowlers to watch in the next game.

Afghanistan Pathans Squads 

Noor Ali Zadran, Batin Shah, Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Shahzad, Abdullah Mazari, Imran Janat, Rokhan Barakzai, Samiullah Shinwari, Aftab Alam, Nawroz Mangal, Shapoor Zadran, Dawlat Zadran, Shabir Noori, Karim Sadiq. 

Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans outfield report 

At the Miraj International Cricket Stadium, chasing is preferable to batting because it gets considerably easier after 9 PM. Therefore, we believe that in this game, both sides will try to field first. It is anticipated that the weather in Udaipur will be clear and pleasant for the game, with no chance of rain stopping play. We still anticipate a fantastic batting wicket here, even though the second game wasn’t very high-scoring. Here, the first-batting squad will aim for a score of 180–200 runs.

Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

It will be their first match.

Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that the Sri Lankan Lions have a 59% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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