Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka ஸ்கோர், Match 11 of Asia Cup 2025

FOUR! Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Kusal Mendis. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs. Sri Lanka wrap up a comfortable six wicket victory, as they advance into the Super Fours unbeaten as group winners, but defeat sees Afghanistan eliminated, with the result also seeing Bangladesh qualify. Kusal Mendis played a crucial role, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 74. There was contributions from the middle order before Kamindu Mendis' quickfire 26 fired them over the winning line with 8 balls to spare. The Afghanistan bowlers couldn't find the control, or breakthroughs required, as their tournament came to an end. Kusal Mendis is the Player of the Match.

FOUR! Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Kamindu Mendis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Ur Rahman, fielded by Nabi.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Kamindu Mendis. Quicker length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Janat, fielded by Zadran.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis. Off cutter full toss, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Atal.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.

SIX! Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump moves in front hooking, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Arman.

FOUR! Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

APPEAL! Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, Gloved to short fine leg for 1 run, direct hit by Ur Rahman, mis-fielded by Gurbaz, appeal made for Run Out. Kusal Mendis is safely home.

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.

Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Ur Rahman.

FOUR! Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.

Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Gurbaz.

Wide Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to short fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Gurbaz, fielded by Ur Rahman.

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, run save by Janat, fielded by Nabi.

SIX! Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Wide Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis. Googly length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, mis-fielded by Gurbaz.

Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run.

Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.

Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis. Googly length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Atal.

Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off for no runs, shy attempt by Arman, fielded by Gurbaz.

Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Atal.

Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.

Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Janat.

Wide Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis. Googly length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, mis-fielded by Gurbaz.

OUT! Caught. Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Arman. An important breakthrough for Afghanistan.

Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.

Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.

FOUR! Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.