Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, 8th Match, Group B – Asia Cup 2025 (15 September, Dubai)
Sri Lanka took on Hong Kong in their final group game of Group B, with Sri Lanka aiming to cement their lead, and Hong Kong fighting for pride after earlier defeats.
Sri Lanka took on Hong Kong in their final group game of Group B, with Sri Lanka aiming to cement their lead, and Hong Kong fighting for pride after earlier defeats. The match at Dubai International Stadium had tension, fluctuating momentum, and a performance that tested Sri Lanka’s resolve under pressure.
Match Summary
This section gives a concise overview of both sides’ innings, standout performances, and the result.
Hong Kong Innings: 149/4 in 20 overs
- Nizakat Khan – 52* (38)
- Anshuman Rath – 48 (46)
- Best bowler (Sri Lanka): Dushmantha Chameera
Sri Lanka Innings: 153/6 in 18.5 overs
- Pathum Nissanka – 68 (44)
- Wanindu Hasaranga – 20* (9), a late cameo to seal the chase
- Best bowler (Hong Kong): Yasim Murtaza – 2 wickets
Result: Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets with 7 balls to spare.
Key Match Stats
The table below captures the main statistical highlights — team totals, leading batters, and bowlers who made a difference.
|
Team |
Score |
Overs |
Top Batter |
Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hong Kong |
149/4 |
20.0 |
Nizakat Khan – 52* (38) |
Yasim Murtaza – 2 wickets |
|
Sri Lanka |
153/6 |
18.5 |
Pathum Nissanka – 68 (44) |
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Key Highlights
Here are the pivotal moments and turning points that shaped how the match developed.
- Hong Kong got off to a solid start with Nizakat Khan and Anshuman Rath building a respectable total.
- Sri Lanka’s bowlers made key breakthroughs, with Chameera among them, preventing Hong Kong from piling up too many late runs.
- In reply, Sri Lanka also lost wickets at intervals; the chase was far from smooth.
- Pathum Nissanka’s 68 was foundational — steadying, aggressive when needed, anchoring the chase after early trouble.
- The finish came down to experience and composure: a late cameo by Wanindu Hasaranga (20* off 9) and Hong Kong’s lapses (dropped catches, a no-ball at a crucial moment) proved decisive.
Conclusion
Sri Lanka came through a challenging test to register a 4-wicket win over Hong Kong. While the result confirms their superiority in the group, the match exposed occasional lapses under pressure, particularly in the middle overs. For Pathum Nissanka, the innings reinforces his form and calm under duress; for Hong Kong, this will be a learning experience — competitive, brave, but ultimately inconsistent. Sri Lanka tops Group B with this result.
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