The Group B, 8th match of Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 between Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka became a fun event at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Hong Kong gave a good and well disciplined performance with their bat and tested one of the strongest Asian teams. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka demonstrated patience, self-control, and closing strength to pursue the target and won by four wickets with seven balls left. The game was characterized by consistent batting, ingenious bowling tactics and an intriguing pursuit that kept the game competitive until the very end. This article will provide complete information about the Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka Match details, Scorecard, key highlights and Result.
Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka: Asia Cup 2025 Group B Match Details
| Details | Information |
| Match | Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka |
| Tournament | Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 |
| Match Number | 8th Match, Group B |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 15 September 2025, 06:30 PM Local |
| Toss | Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field |
| Format | T20 International |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Pathum Nissanka |
| Hong Kong Score | 149/4 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka Score | 153/6 (18.5 overs) |
Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka Team Squads with Roles (Asia Cup 2025)
Sri Lanka Squad
| Player | Role |
| Pathum Nissanka | Opening Batter |
| Kusal Mendis (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Kusal Perera | Top-order Batter |
| Charith Asalanka (C) | Middle-order Batter |
| Dasun Shanaka | Batting All-rounder |
| Kamindu Mendis | Batting All-rounder |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Spin Bowling All-rounder |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spin Bowler |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Fast Bowler |
| Nuwan Thushara | Fast Bowler |
| Kamil Mishara | Top-order Batter |
Hong Kong Squad
| Player | Role |
| Nizakat Khan | Top-order Batter |
| Anshy Rath | Batting All-rounder |
| Babar Hayat | Middle-order Batter |
| Zeeshan Ali (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Yasim Murtaza (C) | Batting All-rounder |
| Aizaz Khan | Bowling All-rounder |
| Kinchit Shah | Batting All-rounder |
| Ehsan Khan | Spin Bowler |
| Ayush Shukla | Fast Bowler |
| Ateeq Iqbal | Medium Pace Bowler |
| Shahid Wasif | Batter / All-rounder |
Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka Match Summary
Heading into the match Hong Kong was the underdog but it did not fear playing with confidence. Their batters formed partnerships and circumvented collapses which enabled them to record a competitive total of 149 runs.
The responsibility of batters such as Anshy Rath and the aggressiveness of the stroke play of Nizakat Khan led to the shape of the innings.
The pursuit of Sri Lanka did not run entirely smoothly. Cricket lovers in Hong Kong exerted pressure by taking wickets after every few minutes.
Nevertheless, the batting strength of the Sri Lankans and their relaxed mind contributed to their success in keeping the game under control. Pathum Nissanka gave the chase a perfect anchor, and Wanindu Hasaranga brought the game to an end with attacking shots.
The game demonstrated that Hong Kong had become quite competitive as well as pointing out that Sri Lanka had been through pressure games.
Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka Match Scorecard
Take a look at the complete match scorecard of the Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka.
Hong Kong Innings
Hong Kong Batting Scorecard (20 overs maximum)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Zeeshan Ali | 23 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 135.29 |
| Anshy Rath | 48 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 104.34 |
| Babar Hayat | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Nizakat Khan | 52* | 38 | 4 | 2 | 136.84 |
| Yasim Murtaza | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Aizaz Khan | 4* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Extras | 13 | ||||
| Total | 149/4 | 20 Overs |
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Player Out | Over |
| 1 | 41 | Zeeshan Ali | 4.5 ov |
| 2 | 57 | Babar Hayat | 8.4 ov |
| 3 | 118 | Anshy Rath | 15.5 ov |
| 4 | 127 | Yasim Murtaza | 17.2 ov |
Did Not Bat- Shahid Wasif, Kinchit Shah, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, and Ateeq Iqbal.
Sri Lanka Bowling Performance
Sri Lanka bowlers worked hard to restrict Hong Kong. Chameera provided early breakthroughs, while Hasaranga controlled runs during middle overs.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 22 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 |
Sri Lanka Innings
Sri Lanka Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Pathum Nissanka | 68 | 44 | 6 | 2 | 154.54 |
| Kusal Mendis | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Kamil Mishara | 19 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 105.55 |
| Kusal Perera | 20 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 6* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Charith Asalanka | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 20* | 9 | 2 | 1 | 222.22 |
| Total | 153/6 | 18.5 Overs |
Did Not Bat: Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Nuwan Thushara
Fall of wickets
| Wicket | Score | Player Out | Over |
| 1 | 26 | Kusal Mendis | 3.6 ov |
| 2 | 62 | Kamil Mishara | 9.3 ov |
| 3 | 119 | Pathum Nissanka | 15.1 ov |
| 4 | 119 | Kusal Perera | 15.2 ov |
| 5 | 122 | Charith Asalanka | 16.2 ov |
| 6 | 127 | Kamindu Mendis | 17.1 |
Hong Kong Bowling ScoreCard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Yasim Murtaza | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Ayush Shukla | 3 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Ehsan Khan | 4 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| Aizaz Khan | 3 | 27 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Ateeq Iqbal | 2.5 | 18 | 0 | 6.35 |
| Kinchit Shah | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka Top Performers
Here are the top performances in the Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka match in Asia Cup.
| Category | Player | Performance |
| Player of the Match | Pathum Nissanka | 68 runs |
| Best Hong Kong Batter | Nizakat Khan | 52* |
| Best Bowler | Dushmantha Chameera | 2 wickets |
| Match Finisher | Wanindu Hasaranga | 20* off 9 |
Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka Match Highlights
- Team Hong Kong began the game on a good note following being requested to bat first and achieve a stable opening partnership in the powerplay overs.
- Zeeshan Ali made a premature start with fast boundaries and was dismissed by Dushmantha Chameera.
- Anshy Rath was playing a composed and accountable game and Hong Kong regained its footing after losing initial players.
- The best performance by Hong Kong was given by Nizakat Khan who scored an unbeaten half-century and increased the pace of scoring in the middle and death overs.
- The last overs were well managed by the bowlers in Sri Lanka and Hong Kong could not reach beyond 160 and had to settle with 149/4.
- Later in the chasing, Sri Lanka lost Kusal Mendis early in the game giving Hong Kong confidence and early control in the match.
- Pathum Nissanka played the innings most splendidly, rotating the strike continuously and playing shooting strokes at the right time.
- The pressure was made alive by Hong Kong bowlers who worked wickets at frequent intervals during the middle overs.
- The contest momentarily tilted favorably to Hong Kong when Sri Lanka started losing several wickets at a very fast rate since they reached the 100-run mark.
- Wanindu Hasaranga reversed the tide when she batted aggressively and cut down the need of run rate when she hit hard with her shots.
- Nissanka fulfilled a historical fifty years which prepared the groundwork for the successful pursuit of Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka achieved its target of 150 runs.
Player of the Match
Pathum Nissanka was awarded the title of the Player of the Match against Hong Kong. He opened the innings the scored a brilliant half century. He scored 68 runs of 44 balls including 6 fours and 2 sixes. His innings helped Sri Lanka chase the target of 150 runs inside 19 overs.
Conclusion
Hong Kong-Sri Lanka was a competitive and entertaining game. Hong Kong did very well and tested a well-Sri Lankan team that had good batting and a fighting bowling. Their play showed increasing confidence and ability on the international level. Sri Lanka, nevertheless, trusted experience and calmness. Pathum Nissanka had a mature innings and the resultant stability, whereas Wanindu Hasaranga had an attacking finish and won. The victory reinforced the status of Sri Lanka in Group B and enhanced the morale of the team to play the future matches.
They won the respect of their performance in fighting though they lost Hong Kong as they were able to fight with the best Asian teams.
FAQ’s
A1. Sri Lanka was a four-wicket winner. With seven balls left they were able to pursue the target.
A2. Pathum Nissanka was awarded because of scoring a significant 68 runs.
A3. The Hong Kong score was 149 with four wicks in their 20 overs.
A4. The highest scorer was Nizakat Khan who scored 52 runs unbeaten.
A5. This game was due to be held at the Dubai international cricket stadium, as part of the Asian cup 2025.