The fourth match of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 brings together Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Saturday, November 15. This marks the opening game for both sides in the tournament. Sri Lanka A, who finished as runners-up in the previous edition, will be captained by 22-year-old Dunith Wellalage, supported by Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, and Ramesh Mendis. Afghanistan A, the defending champions, are led by Darwish Rasooli and feature ten players from their victorious 2024 squad, including Sediqullah Atal, AM Ghazanfar, and Qais Ahmad. The match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV. The pitch at West End Park is expected to favor the team batting second, with true bounce and easier scoring conditions as the game progresses.
Match Details and Head-to-Head Record
The match is scheduled for 5 pm local time on November 15 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Both teams have faced each other twice in T20 formats, with Afghanistan A winning both encounters. Their first meeting took place on October 18, 2024, followed by the most recent fixture on October 27, 2024. Sri Lanka A is yet to register a win against Afghanistan A in this format. The West End Park pitch is expected to offer true bounce, with scoring becoming progressively easier. Teams winning the toss are likely to field first, allowing top-order batters to capitalize during the powerplay overs under favorable conditions.
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