Cricket Match Prediction | Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans | Asian Legends League 2025 | Eliminator | March 15 – Who do you think will get discarded first?

SL vs AP Match Analysis

Sri Lankan Lions and Afghanistan Pathans will play each other in the Asian Legends League 2025 Eliminator Match on March 15, 2025, at 03:00 PM BST at Miraj International Cricket Stadium, Udaipur.

The Sri Lankan Lions secured third place on the points table. SL previously triumphed over the AP, and whether the Afghanistan Pathans can turn the tables in this encounter remains to be seen.

The Afghanistan Pathans ended in fourth place and have struggled for form throughout the tournament. They are yet to secure a victory, putting them under significant pressure. Both their batting and bowling have been inconsistent, further complicating their challenges.

SL vs AP Team Preview & Squads

Sri Lankan Lions

The Sri Lankan Lions have faced form issues throughout the tournament. In their previous match, they shared points with the Bangladesh Tigers, which was enough to secure a playoff spot. Having already defeated the Afghanistan Pathans in the league stage, Perera and his team will draw confidence from that victory.

Tillakaratne Dilshan is the key batter in the lineup and will need to provide a solid start alongside Leo Fransisco. In the middle order, Lasith Lakshan, Raveen Sayer, and Thisara Perera will aim to build crucial partnerships, while Mevan Fernando and Lahiru Gamage will be expected to contribute in the lower middle order.

With Afghanistan boasting a strong batting unit, Malinda Pushpakumara and Vikum Sanjaya will look to make early breakthroughs. Thilan Thushara and Lahiru Gamage have struggled in the middle overs, and the team will hope for an improved performance from them. Thisara Perera’s experience will be vital, and he will need to play a key supporting role alongside Upul Indrasiri.

Sri Lankan Lions Squads

Jeevan Mendis, Asela Gunaratne, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Malinda Pushpakumara, Milinda Siriwardana, Upul Tharanga, Angelo Perera, Isuru Udana, Nuwan Pradeep, Ashan Priyanjan, Chaturanga de Silva, Thilan Thushara, Chamara Kapugedera, Danushka Gunathilaka, Chamara Silva, Thisara Perera. 

Afghanistan Pathans

The Afghanistan Pathans have had a tough campaign in this tournament. They suffered a 4-wicket defeat against the Indian Royals in their last match and previously lost to the Sri Lankans, adding to their challenge. To secure a victory, they must adopt a positive approach and make the most of the playing conditions.

Mausib Khan and Asad Pathan have struggled at the top, and the team will be counting on them for a strong performance. Shoaib Khan has been in good form and will aim to build key partnerships in the middle order alongside Asghar Afghan and Ayaan Khan, while Farman Ahmed and Vikram Rajawat will be crucial in the lower middle order.

Bowling remains the team’s strength, and they will rely on Munis Ansari and Sahejadkhan Pathan to deliver impactful spells with the new ball. Farman Ahmed and Ashraf Pathan must be effective in the middle overs to restrict the scoring, while Shoaib Khan and Ayaan Khan will play important supporting roles.

Afghanistan Pathans Squads 

Aftab Alam, Imran Janat, Mohammad Shahzad, Rokhan Barakzai, Asghar Afghan, Abdullah Mazari, Shapoor Zadran, Shabir Noori, Samiullah Shinwari, Batin Shah, Noor Ali Zadran, Nawroz Mangal, Dawlat Zadran, Karim Sadiq, Shoaib Khan, Munis Ansari. 

Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans outfield report 

At this location, the majority of teams have won games by chasing the score. The team that wins the toss will try to bowl first.

We anticipate fantastic weather. 

Given the track’s reputation for high scores, the batting conditions will be favorable. Bowlers need to make good use of their variations, while batsmen may play their strokes with ease. The first-batting team would prefer to have 180 players on board.

Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

It will be their 2nd match. In the first match, AP lost the game. 

Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that the Sri Lankan Lions have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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