ASIA Cup 2025: Afghanistan choose to bat first against Sri Lanka

DUBAI: Afghanistan XI elected to bat first after winning toss for the 11th clash of the Asia Cup 2025, taking place here tonight against Sri Lanka.

AFG XI: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zardran, Darwish Rasooli, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (C), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi

SL XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara

Score updates

Afghanistan have posted 132 for seven and are currently at the crease, hoping to set a competitive target. However, with just one over remaining, the innings is nearing.

Posted on: September 18, 2025

First wicket at 26

Afghanistan began their innings by sending top batters Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the opening. But Gubaz couldnt make it today as well, scoring only 14 off 8 before being lost to star pacer Thushara in the very second over.

Posted on: September 18, 2025