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Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans, ALL 2026, Today Match Prediction
SLO vs AFP Win Probability
Toss Winner - Sri Lankan Lions won the toss and choose to bat first
Sri Lankan Lions beat Afghanistan Pathans by 15 runs
Can the Lankan Lions keep their unbeaten run against the Afghanistan Pathans?
- Sri Lankan Lions ended Afghanistan Pathans' campaign in the 2025 Eliminator, chasing down 145 with 14 balls and 6 wickets to spare.
- Asghar Afghan was Afghanistan’s best batter last season, compiling 206 runs in four matches at an average of 51.50 and a strike rate of 181.
- Vikum Sanjaya will lead Sri Lankan Lions’ bowling attack after taking 14 wickets last season at an average of 9.57.
Sri Lanka Lions to Win!
| Tournament: | Asian Legends League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Lotus Sports Club, Zambia, Zambia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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SLO vs AFP Match Prediction & Analysis
The Asian Legends League Season 2 kicks off at the Lotus Sports Club Ground, Lusaka, with a high-stakes rematch between the Sri Lankan Lions and Afghanistan Pathans. The Lions dominated this rivalry last season, defeating the Pathans twice, including a 26-run victory in the Eliminator.
However, the Pathans arrive with a stronger batting lineup featuring explosive power-hitters like Hazratullah Zazai and Asghar Afghan. On a bowler-friendly surface that favors seam and spin, run-scoring will be tough. With conditions heavily favoring discipline and patience, a single decisive innings could well determine the winner of this opening clash.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SLO
L
W
L
W
L
SLO
230/3 in 20.0 11.5
ALL
Sri Lankan Lions beat Afghanistan Pathans by 26 runs
204/7 in 20.0 10.2
93/8 in 10.0 9.3
ALL
Asian Stars won by 6 runs
87/6 in 10.0 8.7
169/9 in 20.0 8.45
ALL
Sri Lankan Lions won by 13 runs
156/10 in 19.1 8.14
161/10 in 19.5 8.12
ALL
Indian Royals beat Sri Lankan Lions by 46 runs
115/10 in 19.2 5.95
AFP
L
L
L
L
AFP
230/3 in 20.0 11.5
ALL
Sri Lankan Lions beat Afghanistan Pathans by 26 runs
204/7 in 20.0 10.2
146/6 in 17.2 8.42
ALL
Indian Royals beat Afghanistan Pathans by 4 wickets
142/9 in 20.0 7.1
169/9 in 20.0 8.45
ALL
Sri Lankan Lions won by 13 runs
156/10 in 19.1 8.14
216/3 in 20.0 10.8
ALL
Asian Stars won by 6 wkts
221/4 in 19.5 11.14
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sri Lankan Lions Preview
The Sri Lankan Lions enter Season 2 of the Asian Legends League as strong contenders after reaching Qualifier 2 last year. Led by star all-rounder Thisara Perera, the squad blends seasoned international experience with proven match-winners, eager to go one step further and lift the trophy this time.
At the heart of the team is captain Thisara Perera (4873 runs & 282 wickets), a world-class finisher who can single-handedly win games. Setting the platform at the top of the order are former Sri Lankan stars Upul Tharanga, who brings calm experience behind the stumps, and Danushka Gunathilaka, who provides explosive powerplay hitting. The middle order is well-balanced with all-rounders Milinda Siriwardane, Chaturanga de Silva, and Jeevan Mendis providing depth and firepower.
The Lions boast a dangerous and versatile bowling attack. Fast bowler Vikum Sanjaya leads the pace unit alongside Thilan Thushara and Akalanka Ganegama. Their spin options are equally potent, featuring mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis with his famous carrom ball, Seekkuge Prasanna (173 wickets), and left-arm spinner Malintha Pushpakumara to control the middle overs.
Sri Lankan Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Upul Tharanga (wk), Danushka Gunathilaka, Milinda Siriwardane, Thisara Perera (C), Chaturanga de Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Seekkuge Prasanna, Ajantha Mendis, Vikum Sanjaya, Thilan Thushara, Malintha Pushpakumara
Sri Lankan Lions Actual Playing XI:
Upul Tharanga, Thisara Perera, Malinda Pushpakumara, Akalanka Ganegama, Vikum Sanjaya, Milinda Siriwardana, Mervan Fernando , Nishan Thilanka, Minod Bhanuka, Asela Gunaratne, Dinesh Kumara
Afghanistan Pathans Preview
Season 2 offers the Afghanistan Pathans a shot at redemption after an inconsistent 2025 campaign that ended with an Eliminator loss to the Sri Lankan Lions. Despite finishing fourth last year, they return with a stronger, more balanced squad.
Their batting relies heavily on top-order firepower and middle-order experience. Captain Mohammad Shahzad (4920 runs in 187 matches) anchors the innings at the top alongside dynamic batters like Shoaib Khan, Shabir Noori, and Munir Kakar to build early momentum.
Middle-order powerhouse Asghar Afghan (2751 runs in T20s) remains the key match-winner, capable of taking games away from the opposition with his aggressive boundary-hitting, supported by all-rounders Samiullah Shinwari (2751 runs & 70 wickets) and Khalid Khan Sangarkhil.
On the bowling front, Sahejad Pathan leads the pace attack after finishing as their top wicket-taker last season, with strong seam support from Batin Shah and Zahid Shirzad. Spinner Waqarullah Ishaq and all-rounder Rokhan Barekzai provide crucial discipline, depth, and variations in the middle overs. With firepower across all departments, the Pathans are well-equipped to challenge for the title this season.
Afghanistan Pathans Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Shahzad (C & wk), Shoaib Khan, Shabir Noori, Asghar Afghan, Munir Kakar, Samiullah Shinwari, Rokhan Barekzai, Khalid Khan Sangarkhil, Sahejad Pathan, Batin Shah, Zahid Shirzad
Afghanistan Pathans Actual Playing XI:
Shabir Noori, Asghar Afghan, Munir Ahmad Kakar, Waqarullah Ishaq, Batin Shah, Shoaib Khan, Khalid Kail, Mausif Khan, MD Imran Khan SR, Rafiullah M, Muhammad Mujtaba
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Lusaka on Thursday will be sunny with a high temperature of 25°C. There is a 10% chance of precipitation, with low humidity at 33% and winds blowing at 14 km/h. Perfect conditions are expected throughout the day.
SLO vs AFP Pitch Report
The surface at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in Lusaka offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers. The average 1st innings score in the last 10 T20 matches played here is around 125-130 runs. But as this is a high standard tournament expect better batting tracks and the scores to go up around 160 runs while batting first.
Toss: To Bat
Teams bowling first won three of the last five matches played at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in Lusaka, it is a low scoring venue and run scoring becomes even difficult in the 2nd innings and the team that wins the toss will look to bat first in this fixture.
Toss Prediction: Afghanistan Pathans to win the coin toss
SLO vs AFP
Winning Prediction
Sri Lanka Lions enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, they are one of the strongest and well balanced sides in the tournament and we back them to start the season 2 of Asian legends League with a win.
Sri Lanka Lions to Win!
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