Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights Kusal Mendis slammed an unbeaten 74 as Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in their pool match in Abu Dhabi. With the defeat, Afghanistan crashed out of the tournament, allowing Bangladesh to join Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage from Group B. Chasing 170, Sri Lanka needed to score just 101 to qualify, which they did in the 13th over. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, following Thursday’s result, joined India and Pakistan in the Super Four stage, which gets underway on Saturday. Earlier, Mohammad Nabi slammed a 22-ball 60 to steer Afghanistan to 169/8 in their must-win match. Struggling at 137/7 after 19 overs, Nabi went berserk in the final over as he slammed Dunith Wellalage for five sixes. (Scorecard)