Sri Lanka and Hong Kong, China, are ready for the 8th game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Sri Lanka started their campaign with a dominating win over Bangladesh. After getting defeated in two matches, Hong Kong is already out of round of four contention. 

The brand-new pitch of Dubai International Stadium looks dry and has some cracks as well. Experts believe that batters may have handled sudden bounce and spin during the later part of the match. 

Toss update:

Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bowl first. After winning the toss, he said, "It looks like a decent pitch, and we prefer to chase a target. We feel the pitch is a bit drier and could be a bit slower as well. Our previous match was almost perfect, but we will not take any opponents lightly." 

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For the match against Hong Kong, Sri Lanka made a change in their playing XI. They put Maheesh Theekshana back in the lineup in place of Matheesha Pathirana.

On the other side, Hong Kong, China captain Yasim Murtaza mentioned, "We really played in our last game and want to do the same in this match as well... We cannot qualify for the Super Four, even if we win today's match, because of the low run rate. But we are quite satisfied with our performances."

Playing XI:

Sri Lanka—Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, and Maheesh Theekshana.

Hong Kong, China—Zeeshan Ali (WK), Anshy Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Yasim Murtaza (C), Aizaz Khan, Kinchit Shah, Shahid Wasif, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, and Ateeq Iqbal.

Sri Lanka has started their campaign with a win against their arch-rivals, Bangladesh. It was a comfortable win for the team, where their batters played an important role while chasing the score. Pathum Nissanka was the standout performer for Sri Lanka, scoring 50 runs off 34 balls. 

On the other hand, Hong Kong has been part of 2 fixtures in the tournament, and unfortunately, they have not won a single game. It has been a failure on the part of the players, and now the team has bleak chances to reach the next round in the tournament. 

SL vs HK Match Details

Date: 15th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

SL vs HK Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters SL vs HK

• Babar Hayat (HK) - 53 runs in this tournament 

• Pathum Nissanka (SL) - 50 runs in this tournament 

• Kamil Mishara (SL) - 46 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler SL vs HK

• Ayush Shukla (HK) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Ateeq Iqbal (HK) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) - 2 wickets in this tournament 

SL vs HK Recent Performance

SL vs HK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If SL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 155-170 runs

• Result prediction- SL will win the match by 20-35 runs

Scenario 2- If the HK bats first

• First Innings score prediction- HK is expected to score 125-140 runs.

• Result prediction- SL will win the match by 4 wickets 

SL vs HK Predicted Playing XI

Sri Lanka (SL) Playing XI 

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.

Hong Kong (HK) Playing XI 

Zeeshan Ali (wk), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (c), Aizaz Khan, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal.

SL vs HK Complete Squad

Sri Lanka - 

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage.

Hong Kong -

Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Niazakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Ali Hassan, Shahid Wasif, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed, Ehsan Khan.

SL vs HK Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Sri Lanka to win

We predict that Sri Lanka will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga will be key players to watch out for.

SL vs HK Match Preview

In the eighth match of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka will face Hong Kong in Dubai. After a confident start to the tournament, Sri Lanka will look to secure a Super Four spot with an easy victory here. Hong Kong, meanwhile, has already been eliminated after losing its first two games and can only hope to provide some serious rivalry to the Lankans.

SL vs HK Match Details 

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong – 8th Match, Asia Cup 2025

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 15th September 2025 at 08:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SL vs HK Venue Stats 

SL vs HK Pitch Report

The pitch has become more bat-friendly, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. It is a difficult venue for fast bowlers because there is nothing on the playing field. Spinners have found success at this venue because the ball turns sharply.

SL vs HK Weather Report

Based on the forecast, the humidity will increase gradually throughout the evening. Clear skies and temperatures above 25 degrees throughout.

SL vs HK Last Five Matches

SL vs HK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SL vs HK Probable Playing XIs:

Hong Kong Probable Playing XIs

Zeeshan Ali (wk), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (c), Aizaz Khan, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana/ Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara

Topmost Picks for SL vs HK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – Pathum Nissanka, once again, was their star performer against Bangladesh, with an elegant 50 from 34 deliveries.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – Wanindu Hasaranga was the team's leading wicket-taker. He took two wickets in four overs for an economy of 6.25.

Top Picks – Hong Kong

• Babar Hayat – Babar Hayat is their leading scorer in the tournament, scoring 53 runs in two matches at an average of 26.50 and a strike rate of 96.36.
• Ayush Shukla – Ayush Shukla is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 19 wickets in 16 matches and an economy of 6.72.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs HK Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Zeeshan Ali, Pathum Nissanka(C), Babar Hayat, Kamil Mishara, Nizakat Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yasim Murtaza, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara(VC), Ateeq Iqbal

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Pathum Nissanka, Babar Hayat

Vice-captain – Nuwan Thushara, Yasim Murtaza

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs HK Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka has started the Asia Cup 2025 with an impressive bang and will look to keep the momentum going when they face Hong Kong next. Hong Kong has already been eliminated, and they are no match for Sri Lanka's depth and quality. Their best hope is to bat first, score a big total, and then threaten Sri Lanka with some accurate bowling. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.