Sri Lanka will head into their second Group B fixture of the Asia Cup 2025 with plenty of confidence after a convincing win over Bangladesh in their tournament opener. The defending champions looked sharp with both bat and ball, showcasing their depth and experience. A victory in this contest will almost guarantee them a spot in the next stage, and they will be eager to continue their momentum.
Hong Kong, on the other hand, find themselves on the brink of elimination after suffering defeats in their first two outings. The associate nation has shown glimpses of fight but has struggled to maintain consistency against stronger opponents. With little to lose and everything to prove, they will be aiming to challenge Sri Lanka and register a memorable win before bowing out of the competition.
The clash promises to be a test of Sri Lanka’s discipline against Hong Kong’s resilience. While the Islanders start as overwhelming favourites, Hong Kong will look to spring a surprise and make their mark in this high-profile tournament.
SL vs HK, Asia Cup 2025: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 15, 8:00 pm IST / 02:30 pm GMT / 06:30 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
SL vs HK Head-to-Head Record in T20Is:
The upcoming clash marks the inaugural T20I meeting between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is widely recognized for its balanced playing conditions that give opportunities to both batters and bowlers. The surface generally offers consistent bounce, which initially helps stroke-makers play their shots freely. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, creating a greater role for spinners. Pacers can extract a bit of movement with the new ball, but the wide square boundaries demand precision in their execution. Traditionally, chasing sides have enjoyed more success at this venue, largely because the evening dew makes it harder for bowlers to control the ball. As a result, captains winning the toss usually prefer to bowl first and capitalize on these conditions.
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wK), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Nuwan Thushara, Kamil Mishara, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Perera
Hong Kong: Zeeshan Ali (wk), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Yasim Murtaza (c), Aizaz Khan, Kinchit Shah, Kalhan Challu, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal, Shahid Wasif, Nasrulla Rana, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Waheed, Martin Coetzee, Ali Hassan
SL vs HK, Today’s Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- Sri Lanka wins the toss and bowls first
- Hong Kong powerplay score: 30-35
- Hong Kong overall score: 125-135
Case 2:
- Hong Kong wins the toss and bowls first
- Sri Lanka powerplay score: 40-50
- Sri Lanka overall score: 160-170
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
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