Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: Head to Head, Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Asia Cup 2023 Match?

Afghanistan will be desperate for a huge win to stay alive in the Asia Cup 2023 when they face Sri Lanka in the final first round Group B match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan on Tuesday (September 5).

Hashmatullah Shahidi's Afghanistan fell to Bangladesh by 89 runs in their tournament opener, failing to chase down a mammoth target of 335. Now, they go up against Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka, who are fresh from a 5-wicket win over Shakib Al Hasan's side.

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Head to Head ahead of Asia Cup 2023 clash

This will be the eleventh meeting between the two nations, who will battle to book one spot in the Super Four stage. As it stands, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on 2 points, are well-placed to progress, but Afghanistan can sneak in with a 70-run win or a run chase within 36 overs.

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Head To Head Record

The two nations have so far met in 10 one day international matches so far with Sri Lanka holding an advantage of 6-3 against Afghanistan, while one match has ended in No Result.

In the two 3-match bilateral series hosted by Sri Lanka, the first meeting ended 1-1 in 2022 after one match was washed out, while the hosts won the series 2-1 in 2023 despite losing the opener.

In neutral venues, where both sides have clashed in the World Cup, Sri Lanka has won both the times in Otago Oval during the 2015 World Cup and the Sophia Gardens in 2019 World Cup. The two sides have also clashed two times in Asia Cup.

In 2014 Asia Cup, Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 129 runs. In 2018 edition, Afghanistan secured a thumping 91-run win over Sri Lanka. Here is a look at the results between SL and AFG.

AFG vs SL ODI Head To Head Results

Match No.	Date	Tournament/Series	Venue	Result
1	3 March 2014	Asia Cup 2014	Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur	SL won by 129 runs
2	22 February 2015	ICC World Cup 2015	Otago Oval, Dunedin	SL won by 4 wickets
3	17 September 2016	Asia Cup 2018	Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi	AFG won by 91 runs
4	4 June 2019	ICC World Cup 2019	Sophia Gardens, Cardiff	SL won by 34 runs
5	25 November 2022	Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2022	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy	AFG won by 60 runs
6	27 November 2022	Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2022	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy	No Result
7	30 November 2022	Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2022	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy	SL won by 4 wickets
8	2 June 2023	Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023	Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota	AFG won by 6 wickets
9	4 June 2023	Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023	Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota	SL won by 132 runs
10	7 June 2023	Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023	Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota	SL won by 9 wickets

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Prediction – Who Will Win BAN vs AFG Today’s Match?

The toss will be crucial as teams will look to get runs on the board and make the opposition fielder work hard in the scorching heat on a flat wicket, which saw Bangladesh post 334. So, Afghanistan would have learnt from that defeat.

It’s expected to be an even contest with Sri Lanka missing their star bowler in Wanindu Hasaranga, but the team batting first despite any player’s absence is likely to win the contest. Going by history, Sri Lanka start favourites and an under-pressure Afghanistan may come up short if they chase.