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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2025: In a high-stakes match for both sides, Afghanistan will take on Sri Lanka in the must-win clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Afghanistan stands at the conjuncture where a win secures their spot in the next stage of the Asia Cup, while a defeat would signal the end of their campaign.

In contrast, Sri Lanka, having won their first two games in the group stage, will aim to build on their winning momentum heading into the Super Four stage.

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AFG vs SL: Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

Abu Dhabi's pitches in the Asia Cup have favoured batters while also offering little assistance to bowlers. The conditions are expected to remain challenging as the temeperature is expected to soar. The average first-inning score at this venue is around 135. Teams winning the toss typically opt to bowl first.

AFG vs SL: Abu Dhabi Weather Forecast

The forecast on Thursday indicated humid conditions in Abu Dhabi. It is expected to see a maximum temperature of around 35°C with humidity levels between 50-55 per cent.

Asia Cup 2025: AFG vs SL Squads

Afghanistan Squad: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Sharafuddin Ashraf.

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Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana.