AFP vs ASTARS Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

AFP vs ASTARS Match Prediction & Analysis

Asian Stars will take on Afghanistan Pathans in the 4th match of the Asian Legends League 2026 at Lotus Sports Club Ground, Lusaka.

Asian Stars will head into this match with confidence after winning their opening game against Pakistan Panthers by 85 runs. Their dominant start has put them in a strong position, and they will be looking to maintain the same momentum in their second outing.

Afghanistan Pathans, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after losing their first match against Sri Lankan Lions by 15 runs. They will need a stronger all-round performance to challenge Asian Stars and get their first win of the tournament.

Both teams have played one match each, with Asian Stars winning their opener and Afghanistan Pathans suffering one defeat. The two sides have also met once previously, with Asian Stars winning that encounter last season.

With Asian Stars carrying winning momentum and Afghanistan Pathans desperate for a comeback, the match promises to be an interesting contest between two experienced sides.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AFP

L L L L L

SLO

153/6 in 20.0 7.65

ALL 2026

Sri Lankan Lions beat Afghanistan Pathans by 15 runs 30 Jul 2026

AFP

140/6 in 20.0 7

SLO

230/3 in 20.0 11.5

ALL

Sri Lankan Lions beat Afghanistan Pathans by 26 runs

15 Mar 2025

AFP

204/7 in 20.0 10.2

INR

146/6 in 17.2 8.42

ALL

Indian Royals beat Afghanistan Pathans by 4 wickets

13 Mar 2025

AFP

142/9 in 20.0 7.1

SLO

169/9 in 20.0 8.45

ALL

Sri Lankan Lions won by 13 runs

12 Mar 2025

AFP

156/10 in 19.1 8.14

AFP

216/3 in 20.0 10.8

ALL

Asian Stars won by 6 wkts

10 Mar 2025

ASTARS

221/4 in 19.5 11.14

ASTARS

W W W L W

PKP

101/10 in 20.0 5.05

ALL 2026

Asian stars beat Pakistan Panthers by 85 runs 31 Jul 2026

ASTARS

186/6 in 20.0 9.3

ASTARS

149/4 in 19.1 7.77

ALL

Asian stars beat Indian Royals by 6 wickets 18 Mar 2025

INR

148/10 in 19.5 7.46

INR

142/9 in 20.0 7.1

ALL

Asian stars beat Indian Royals by 4 wickets 16 Mar 2025

ASTARS

145/6 in 18.0 8.06

INR

168/4 in 20.0 8.4

ALL

Indian Royals beat Asian stars by 9 runs

14 Mar 2025

ASTARS

159/3 in 20.0 7.95

ASTARS

93/8 in 10.0 9.3

ALL

Asian Stars won by 6 runs

13 Mar 2025

SLO

87/6 in 10.0 8.7

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Afghanistan Pathans Preview

Afghanistan Pathans will look to bounce back after losing their opening match against Sri Lankan Lions by 15 runs. Chasing a target of 154 runs, they finished on 138/6 in 20 overs and fell short despite some useful contributions with the bat.

Mausif Khan was their top scorer, hitting 39 off 24 balls with four fours and three sixes. Shabir Noori added 23 runs, while Khaiber Omar remained unbeaten on 20 off 14 balls. However, the middle order could not maintain the required scoring rate.

With the ball, Rafiullah was the standout performer, taking 3/13 in his four overs. Asghar Afghan claimed 1/33, while Mohammad Mujtaba and Shabir Noori picked up one wicket each.

Afghanistan Pathans have several experienced players in their squad and will need a more complete performance against Asian Stars. Their batting will need to be more consistent, while the bowling attack will have to build on Rafiullah’s impressive opening spell.

Key Players: Mausif Khan, Rafiullah, Asghar Afghan

Afghanistan Pathans Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Mausif Khan, Shabir Noori, Asghar Afghan (c), Shoaib Khan, Munir Kakar, Khaiber Omar, Khalid Kail, Rafiullah, Mohammad Mujtaba, Batin Shah

Asian stars Preview

Asian Stars will enter this match full of confidence after beating Pakistan Panthers by 85 runs in their opening game. They posted 186/6 before restricting Pakistan Panthers to 101, registering one of the most convincing wins of the tournament so far.

With the bat, Devendra Singh was the star performer, smashing an unbeaten 58 off just 21 balls with five fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 276.19. Sandeep Singh scored 33, while Dilshan Munaweera added 25. Rajiv Rishi also provided a useful unbeaten 26 off 16 balls.

The bowling attack was led by Tillakaratne Dilshan, who claimed 3/29 in four overs and was named Player of the Match. Mehran Khan also impressed with 2/7 in three overs, while Munis Ansari, Pawan Suyal, Karan Saini and Dilshan Munaweera picked up one wicket each.

Asian Stars have a strong mix of experienced players and match-winners, with Suresh Raina leading the squad. After such a dominant opening performance, they will look to maintain their momentum against Afghanistan Pathans.

Key Players: Devendra Singh, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mehran Khan

Asian stars Predicted Playing XI:

Sandeep Singh (wk), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Dilshan Munaweera, CP Rizwan, Suresh Raina (c), Mehran Khan, Rajiv Rishi, Munis Ansari, Karan Saini, Pawan Suyal, Chundangapoyil Rizwan

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather in Lusaka is expected to be sunny, with a temperature of around 23°C. Humidity will be approximately 44%, while winds are expected to blow at around 19 km/h. There is 0% chance of precipitation, so clear and uninterrupted playing conditions are expected.

AFP vs ASTARS Pitch Report

The surface at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in Lusaka has produced good batting conditions in the opening two matches of the tournament. The average first-innings score from these games is 170 runs. Teams batting first have won both matches, so another competitive total could be around 165-175 runs.

Score Prediction

If Afghanistan Pathans bat first: 145-155 runs

If Asian Stars bat first: 165-175 runs

Toss: To Bat

The toss-winning captain is likely to bat first, as teams batting first have won both matches played at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in this tournament so far.

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