ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Match 7: SL-A vs HK head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 continues with Match No. 7, where Sri Lanka A (SL-A) will face Hong Kong, China (HK) on Monday, November 17 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Both teams come into this game after suffering defeats and will be eager to bounce back.

Sri Lanka A lost a close game against Afghanistan A by three wickets with just one ball left. Despite the defeat, they showed fighting spirit, especially with Milan Rathnayake’s quick 41 off 19 balls, which kept them in the match. They will now aim to put up a stronger all-round performance and open their account in the tournament.

Hong Kong earlier suffered a crushing defeat on the same day when Habibur Rahman Sohan of Bangladesh A stroked a magnificent 100 off 35 balls, which took the game out of their grasp. Following such a heavy defeat, Hong Kong will hope to regroup quickly for this coming match.

The teams will feel the importance of a win on Monday to keep their hopes alive of reaching the knockout stage. Expect a competitive and highly energetic contest with both sides battling hard to keep themselves in the competition.

SL-A vs HK: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Matches Played: 1
Sri Lanka A Won: 1
Hong Kong Won: 0 No
Result: 0
Tied: 0

SL-A vs HK: Pitch Report

Generally, the pitch at West End Park Stadium is excellent to bat on, particularly for players who spend time in the middle. The surface offers good bounce, making stroke play easier. Bowlers, especially with the new ball, may get a bit of movement early on, but overall, a high-scoring match is expected. Teams winning the toss usually prefer to bat first to put a strong total on the board.

SL-A vs HK: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka A Predicted Playing XIs:

Nishan Madushka (WK), Nuwanidu Fernando, Lasith Croospulle, Sahan Arachchige, Milan Rathnayake, Vishen Halambage, Ramesh Mendis, Dunith Wellalage (C), Isitha Wijesundera, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Garuka Sanketh.

Hong Kong Predicted Playing XIs:

Yasim Murtaza (C), Zeeshan Ali (WK), Kinchit Shah, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Anshuman Rath, Ehsan Khan, Shiv Mathur, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Nasrulla Rana.