Web desk: Sri Lanka faced Hong Kong in Match 8 of the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on September 15.
Hong Kong eliminated from Asia Cup 2025
Hong Kong has been eliminated from the Asia Cup 2025 after losing all three of their group stage matches.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2025 | Afghanistan | Lost by 94 runs | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Bangladesh | Lost by 7 wickets | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sri Lanka | Lost by 4 wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
Sri Lanka beat Hong Kong by 4 wickets
Sri Lanka secured a tense four-wicket win over Hong Kong in a Group B match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Chasing a target of 150, Sri Lanka reached their goal with seven balls to spare, despite a late collapse in their batting lineup.
Batting first, Hong Kong posted a competitive 149 for 4, thanks to a determined half-century from Nizakat Khan, who scored 52 not out off 38 balls.
He built a strong partnership with Anshuman Rath, who contributed 48 runs from 46 deliveries.
For Sri Lanka, Dushmantha Chameera was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 2 for 29 in his four overs.
In the chase, Pathum Nissanka anchored the innings with an impressive 68 off 44 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes.
However, Hong Kong’s spinners fought back, taking three quick wickets after Nissanka’s dismissal and putting Sri Lanka under pressure.
The game was eventually sealed by Wanindu Hasaranga, who remained unbeaten on 20 off just nine balls, hitting two crucial boundaries in the final overs to guide Sri Lanka home.
With this win, Sri Lanka remains undefeated in the tournament, while Hong Kong was knocked out after suffering its third consecutive defeat.
Sri Lanka wins toss, decides to bowl first
Sri Lanka has won the toss and decided to bowl first.
HKG vs SL Asia Cup 2025
The game begins at 8:00 PM IST and marks the first-ever T20 International meeting between the two sides.
Hong Kong squad
Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Niazakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Ali Hassan, Shahid Wasif, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed, Ehsan Khan
Sri Lanka squad
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage.
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