SL vs HK Match 8th Asia Cup 2025 match between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Monday, September 15 at 8:00 PM (IST).
Match Details: SL vs HK
Series: Asia Cup 2025
Match: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, 8th Match
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
City: Dubai
Date & Time: 15th September 2025, 8:00 PM IST
Match Preview:
In the 8th Asia Cup 2025 match, Sri Lanka (SL) will play Hong Kong (HK) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday, September 15. Hong Kong will play their final game, and Sri Lanka will play their second game together. The T20I match between Hong Kong and Sri Lanka will be the first time they meet.
In their most recent match against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl. Bangladesh lost five wickets on the board and finished with 139 runs. The Sri Lankan batsmen won the match by six wickets after reaching the target of 140 runs in 14.4 overs. Kamil Mishara scored an undefeated 46 runs off 32 deliveries, while Pathum Nissanka scored 50 runs off 34 deliveries.
In their most recent game against Bangladesh, Hong Kong scored 143 runs at a cost of seven wickets. Nizakat Khan was the team’s top scorer with 42 runs from 40 deliveries. Bangladesh won the match by seven wickets in 17.4 overs. Hong Kong’s best bowler, Ateeq Iqbal, claimed two wickets for 14 runs in 3.4 overs.
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, K Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, K Perera, C Asalanka (C), PHKD Mendis, D Shanaka, W Hasaranga, D Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, and N Thushara
Hong Kong:
Zeeshan Ali (wk), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, KD Shah, Yasim Murtaza (C), Ehsan Khan, Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, and Ateeq Iqbal
Pitch Report:
Throughout the game, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s surface might stay balanced. Over the past ten games played here, the average first innings score has been 149 runs. In the last ten games played here, pacers got 62% of the wickets. Four of the last five games have been won by the team batting first. After winning the toss, the winning team may decide to bat.
Head-to-Head:
Hong Kong and Sri Lanka have not played each other in Twenty20 Internationals. Both teams will want to start the season with a victory in their opening match.
Who Will Win Today’s Match? – SL vs Hong Kong Prediction
Sri Lanka enters this clash as the clear favorites with their balanced squad, strong batting line-up, and world-class spinners. Their Asia Cup experience and consistent record against associate nations give them a significant edge.
Hong Kong, however, can’t be written off completely. If their top order – Nizakat Khan and Babar Hayat – fires early and their bowlers strike in the power play, they could make the contest competitive.
👉 Today’s Match Prediction:
Probable Winner: Sri Lanka
Winning Chances: Sri Lanka 75% – Hong Kong 25%
