Afghanistan will take on Sri Lanka in the second-last group match of the ongoing Asia Cup today in Dubai.
This is the must-win match for the Afghan team as defeat will take them out of the event.
In group B, both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have 4 points each. Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super 4 stage as its run rate is +1.546; however, Bangladesh’s fate is at risk as its run rate is -0.270. Afghanistan has two points by winning only one match; however, its run rate is +2.150, and if it wins today’s match, it will qualify for the Super Four Stage due to a better run rate.
If Afghanistan faces a defeat, then Bangladesh will qualify for the Super 4 Stage along with Sri Lanka; in this context, today’s match is not only important for the Afghan team but also for Bangladesh.
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq.
