Sri Lanka (SL) are set to face Hong Kong China (HKC) in Match 8 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday, September 15. The 2022 champions began their campaign in style, securing a six-wicket win against Bangladesh. With this positive start, the Charith Asalanka-led side will be aiming to maintain their winning rhythm and strengthen their position in the group. Their bowlers and top order looked in good touch, giving them confidence heading into this clash.

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Meanwhile, Hong Kong find themselves in a tough spot after back-to-back defeats in their first two games. With no victories so far, this encounter marks their final outing of the tournament, and they will be desperate to end their campaign on a high. Yasim Murtaza’s side has struggled with both bat and ball, and facing an in-form Sri Lankan unit will be a challenging task. However, they will look to fight hard to salvage pride.

Asia Cup 2025, Match 8: SL vs HKC: Live Streaming Details

Asia Cup 2025, Match 8: SL vs HKC: Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka (SL):

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

Hong Kong (HK):

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

Sri Lanka (SL) will play Hong Kong (HK) in Match 8 of the Asia Cup 2025 on Monday, September 15, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The 2022 champions started their campaign well, beating Bangladesh by six wickets in their first match. Charith Asalanka’s team will want to keep the momentum and secure further points in Group B with another win.

For Hong Kong, the season is looking less than ideal. After losing their first two matches, Yasim Murtaza and his team will be playing their last match of the season. Having nothing to lose, they can cause an upset and finish on a high against the much stronger Sri Lankan team.

SL vs HKC: Head-to-Head Records

This will be the very first T20I meeting between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong, which makes it a historical encounter for both teams.

SL vs HKC: Stadium Stats 

The Dubai International Stadium has historically produced balanced games, though chasing teams typically have the highest win rate under lights.

• Matches Played: 71
• Win Bat First: 39%
• Win Bowl First: 59%
• Average 1st Innings Score: 140
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 129
• Highest Total: 212/2 by India vs Afghanistan
• Lowest Total: 55/10 by West Indies vs England
• Highest Successful Chase: 184/8 by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
• Lowest Total Defended: 135/6 by Canada vs Netherlands

SL vs HKC: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL): 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): Zeeshan Ali (WK), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (C), Aizaz Khan, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal.

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Asia Cup 2025: Points Table

After completion of six matches, including India’s win over Pakistan in Match 6, the points table stands as follows:

Group A

Group B