Sri Lanka’s victory over Afghanistan in the final Group B match of the Asia Cup 2025 eliminated Afghanistan and secured a spot for Bangladesh in the Super-4 round. The highlight of the match was Kusal Mendis’s outstanding batting performance, which denied Afghanistan’s hopes. Mohammad Nabi’s efforts for Afghanistan were ultimately in vain, as Mendis’s half-century led Sri Lanka to a 6-wicket win. Sri Lanka reached the target of 170 runs in 18.4 overs, losing 4 wickets. Mendis scored an unbeaten 74 runs from 52 balls, including 10 boundaries. Kusal Perera scored 28 runs with 3 fours, and Kamindu Mendis added 26 runs with 2 sixes. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmad each took a wicket for Afghanistan. Afghanistan scored 169 runs in their innings, with Mohammad Nabi being the top scorer.
