Kusal Mendis, Nuwan Thushara knock Afghanistan out
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh qualify for the Super Four from Group B
18/09Result
11th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Abu Dhabi, Sep 18 2025
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
171/4 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
18/09Result
11th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Abu Dhabi, Sep 18 2025
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
171/4 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Noor, Mujeeb handed demerit point for code-of-conduct breach
Mujeeb had broken the stumps with his towel, while Noor had shown dissent when the umpire adjudged one of his deliveries to be a wide
With goals reset, Kusal Mendis finally finds his niche
Where once greatness was expected, now only meaningful contributions are required, and Kusal Mendis is playing match-winning innings while also impressing with the gloves
Mohammad Nabi's five sixes in final over takes Afghanistan to 169 against SL
He thumped 60 off 22 balls as Afghanistan seek victory for a place in Super Fours
Afghanistan bat first in must-win game; Sri Lanka bring in Wellalage
Afghanistan made two changes: Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Darwish Rasooli replace AM Ghazanfar Gulbadin and Naib
Sri Lanka allrounder Dunith Wellalage flies home after his father's death
Sri Lanka qualified for the Super Four round but the allrounder's participation is now doubtful
Preview
Afghanistan in must-win territory, Sri Lanka look to avoid big defeat
Both teams have strong bowling line-ups but will want their batters to fire
