During the Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheik Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, a funny reaction took place between Abrar Ahmed and Wanindu Hasaranga, where the former replicated the latter’s celebration after dismissing the batter during the game. The former Pakistan captain, Waqar Younis, joked about his missing finger while imitating Hasaranga’s celebration.

During the 13th over of the innings of the Sri Lanka side, Abra dismissed Wanindu Hasaranga with a googly as the all-rounder attempted a slog sweep, and once he missed the ball, the middle stump was rattled. Abrar mimicked Hasaranga’s celebration but quickly asked his teammates about the actual celebration.

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The camera captured the moment and drew laughter. The commentary box saw the two veteran Younis and Russell Arnold copying the same celebration as the former suddenly remembered that he didn’t have the finger to join the celebration. Poor Younis couldn’t repeat the same as Arnold looked shocked for a moment.

Watch: Waqar Younis gives funny reaction to replicate Wanindu Hasaranga’s celebration in PAK vs SL clash

When he was 15 years old, a tragic accident happened to him while swimming with his cousins in a canal in Multan when he attempted to climb through the wet iron grills, and he lost his balance, losing one finger. It also left him with only three broken ribs. He didn’t realize that he had lost a finger initially, but the sharp pain and the blood covering his body made the injury.

 

 

 

 

 

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That was a setback to Waqar’s body but not his ambitions. It helped him to grow the knowledge of reverse swing and become one of the greatest fast bowlers of the Pakistan side, along with Wasim Akram, to dominate world cricket.

Sri Lanka was reduced to 133/8 in their allotted 20 overs of the first innings as Kamindu Mendis was the lone run-getter with 50 runs in 44 balls with the help of three boundaries and two sixes. Pakistan struggled in the chase but completed it successfully by five wickets and two balls to spare, thanks to the unbeaten sixth-wicket stand of 58 runs.

An out-and-out entertaining match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The match got more intense during the second innings when Pakistan went into the Dubai International Stadium pitch for chasing a target of 134 runs in 20 overs. Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed quickly realized how his own medicine tastes as Sri Lanka star Wanindu Hasaranga mocked him back.

The battle between Ahmad and Hasaranga took the on-field rivalry between these two countries to new heights. It was Abrar who first mocked Hasaranga during the first innings of the match, when Sri Lanka was batting. The Pakistan spinner took the wicket of the Sri Lankan all-rounder, and then out of nowhere he replicated Hasaranga's trademark celebration to mock him.

The Galle-born quietly headed back to the dressing room after scoring 15 off 13 with two boundaries. Ahmed bowled him out. In the second innings, it was Hasaranga's turn to mock the opponent player back. Hasaranga mocked Ahmed multiple times. First, when he took a one-handed catch to dismiss Fakhar Zaman, and then after taking the wicket of Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha, Hasaranga copied Abrar Ahmed's celebration. When Hasaranga was mocking Abrar, the focus of the camera quickly shifted to the Pakistan dugout where Ahmed was sitting; he had no choice but to see Hasaranga replicating his wicket-taking celebration.

Watch Hasaranga's reaction here

Abrar copied Hasaranga and now Hasaranga mimics Abrar, not once, but twice

Pakistan v Sri Lanka rivalry brewingpic.twitter.com/d2ADw8RGbv

— Lord Immy Kant (@KantInEastt) September 23, 2025

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The rivalry between two spinner intensified Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia and 2025 match

Abrar smiled a little to ease down the situation. In the first innings, Abrar Ahmed bowled brilliantly against Sri Lanka. In his 4-over spell, the spinner claimed one wicket against only 8 runs, which made his economy rate 2.00. 

In the second innings, Hasaranga claimed 2 wickets in his 4-over quota at an economy rate of 6.75, which was not enough to defend their total. Sri Lanka suffered back-to-back defeats in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025. And Pakistan bounced back after a heavy loss against India. 

It was a do-or-die clash for Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi where the loser is expected to get knocked out of the tournament. The Salman Ali Agha-led side won the toss and decided to bowl first on a surface that was providing spin from the start and was slow to start with.

It was the first ball of the 13^th over of the innings when Abrar Ahmed bowled a googly which the batter, Wanindu Hasaranga, couldn’t read and put his knee down to play the slog-sweep. He got beaten due to the googly and the stumped got rattled with the spin. Abrar tried to replicate Hasaranga’s celebration, but he wasn’t aware of the actual replay.

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Abrar bowled pretty well in the evening as he ended with figures of 1/8 in four overs as the Sri Lanka batters hardly have any answer to him on that surface. The others also chipped in crucial moments.

Sri Lanka struggle their way to 133/8

On the second ball of the innings, their wicket-keeper batter, Kusal Mendis, got a first-ball duck while his opening partner, Pathum Nissanka, drilled eight runs in seven balls. Kusal Perera drilled 15 runs in 12 balls at a strike rate of 125 while the captain, Charith Asalanka, returned with 20 runs in 19 balls at a strike rate of 105.26.

Abra breaks through Hasaranga and then does his celebration 😎pic.twitter.com/EmgxdMC3UX

— PCT Replays 2.0 (@ReplaysPCT) September 23, 2025

Kamindu Mendis smacked 50 runs in 44 balls, shouldering on three boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 113.64. The lower-order didn’t click at all with the bat as they ended up with 133/8 in their allotted 20 overs in the first innings.

Shaheen Afridi, who ended with fine figures of 3/28 in four overs, became Pakistan’s second leading T20I wicket-taker with 114 wickets. On the other hand, both Haris Rauf and Hussain Talat ended with two wickets each in the second innings wile Abrar ended with special figures of 1/8 in his four overs. Pakistan smelt the victory in a low-run chase.

Injury threat for the Sri Lanka cricket team as their prime all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga landed badly on the ground and injured himself. The physio quickly rushed onto the ground and provided medical assistance. Sri Lanka, from the beginning of the important match against Pakistan, was struggling with the bat. On the evening of September 23, 2025, two nations faced off against each other at the Dubai International Stadium for the Super Four Match 3 of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.

Both of the teams have no option but to win the game, as they begin the Super Four journey with a defeat each. Wanindu Hasaranga has been a key instrument for Sri Lanka, so when he landed on the ground hard, it was an alarming situation for the island nation.

Pakistan started the match well with Shaheen Afridi, who quickly took the wicket of Kusal Mendis. The pitcher took the ticket in the second ball of the innings. Pakistan bowlers were at their top. Sri Lanka's top and middle order failed to build any significant partnership. Hopes were high around Hasaranga's batting qualities. 

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Why did the physio rush into the field to assist the star all-rounder? 

On the third ball of the 10th over, Abrar Ahmed delivered a full-length, around-the-off delivery. Kamindu Mendis used his feet and lightly pushed the ball straight towards the bowler. In the meantime, Hasaranga failed to get out of the way quickly and got hit on his right hand. He was visibly in pain, and the physio was there on the field to check him.

The match remained paused for a while. Hasaranga received some treatment on the field and then started to carry on the match as usual. The physio applied magic spray on the right-handed wrist of Hasaranga, and then he felt relief to play. Though he could not carry his innings too long, as Abrar Ahmed bowled him out. The Sri Lankan star departed for 15 off 13. 

The Pakistan team will be under pressure heading into this game. They lost to India in the last game by 6 wickets despite a strong show with the bat. The bowling attack struggled to contain the Indians and threw away the game. They failed to defend the target of 172 runs. 

On the other hand, it is a must-win game for the Sri Lankan team. The Sri Lankan skipper will be upset with the 4-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the last game. They failed to defend the target of 169 runs. 

PAK vs SL Match Details

Date: 23rd September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

PAK vs SL 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 PAK vs SL

• Pathum Nissanka (SL) - 146 runs in this tournament 

• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) - 132 runs in this tournament 

• Kusal Mendis (SL) - 122 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler PAK vs SL

• Nuwan Thushara (SL) - 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Saim Ayub (PAK) - 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

PAK vs SL Recent Performance

PAK vs SL Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If SL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 170-180 runs

• Result prediction- SL will win the match by 20-30 runs

Scenario 2- If the PAK bats first

• First Innings score prediction- PAK is expected to score 145-165 runs.

• Result prediction- SL will win the match by 3 wickets 

PAK vs SL Predicted Playing XI

Sri Lanka (SL) Playing XI 

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

Pakistan (PAK) Playing XI 

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed

PAK vs SL 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.

Pakistan -

Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.

PAK vs SL 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.

Sri Lanka finished at the top of the Group B point table with 3 wins, and they have not lost a single game. Their net run rate stood at +1.278. Sri Lanka had a strong showing in the group stage, and they will be motivated to carry this momentum into the Super Four as well.

Bangladesh finished second in the Group B point table with two wins and a loss. Their single loss came against Sri Lanka, and that will be a point of discussion for the team before the match. Their net run rate stood at -0.270. They won their last group stage match against Afghanistan.

SL vs BAN Match Details

Date: 20th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Ground

Live Streaming: Fancode  

SL vs BAN 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 BAN

• Pathum Nissanka (SL) - 124 runs in this tournament 

• Litton Das (BAN) - 96 runs in this tournament 

• Kusal Mendis (SL) - 88 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler SL vs BAN

• Nuwan Thushara (SL) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Rishad Hossain (BAN) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

SL vs BAN Recent Performance

SL vs BAN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If SL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 170-185 runs

• Result prediction- SL will win the match by 30-40 runs

Scenario 2- If the BAN bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BAN is expected to score 140-160 runs.

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

SL vs BAN 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, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara.

Bangladesh (BAN) Playing XI 

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (wk/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Narul Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman

SL vs BAN 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.

Bangladesh -

Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin.

SL vs BAN 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.

In the 11th fixture of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka will meet their newly built rivals, Afghanistan. SL vs AFG is scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The two teams have met on 8 occasions in the past, and Sri Lanka holds an advantage with 5 wins against Afghanistan.

After struggling for more than a decade, Sri Lanka is finally witnessing an uprising and an improvement in their quality of cricket. They currently stand at the top of the Group B point table with 2 wins, and their net run rate stands at +1.546. A win will guarantee Sri Lanka a confirmed spot in the next round. 

SL vs AFG Match Details

Date: 18th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

SL vs AFG 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 AFG

• Pathum Nissanka (SL) - 118 runs in this tournament 

• Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG) - 83 runs in this tournament 

• Sediqullah Atal (AFG) - 73 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler SL vs AFG

• Noor Ahmad (AFG) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Dushmantha Chameera (SL) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Rashid Khan (AFG) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

SL vs AFG Recent Performance

SL vs AFG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AFG bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AFG is expected to score 150-165 runs

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 5-10 runs

Scenario 2- If the SL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 135-145 runs.

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

SL vs AFG Predicted Playing XI

Sri Lanka (PAK) Playing XI 

Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Afghanistan (AFG) Playing XI 

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

SL vs AFG 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.

Afghanistan -

Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Farid Malik, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

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

Afghanistan to win

We predict that Afghanistan will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Rashid Khan, Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai will be key players to watch out for.

Varun Chakaravarthy, India’s mystery leg-spinner, has achieved a career milestone by rising to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings. He delivered impactful spells in the Asia Cup 2025, showcasing his consistency and accuracy. Against UAE, he produced remarkable figures of 1 for 4 in two overs, followed by a disciplined 1 for 24 in four overs against Pakistan.

His sharp performances have not only helped India dominate but also earned him recognition as the new No. 1 T20I bowler in the world. With this, Chakaravarthy becomes only the third Indian to reach the top spot in the ICC rankings, following Jasprit Bumrah and fellow leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi.

Chakaravarthy overtook New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy, who had been holding the No. 1 position since March. His rise underlines India’s growing bowling strength in the shortest format and highlights his role as a key weapon in T20 cricket.

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Varun Chakaravarthy vs Wanindu Hasaranga – Statistical Comparison:

Since returning to international cricket last October, the Tamil Nadu leg-spinner has impressed with consistent performances, playing 20 T20Is. Following his rise to the No.1 spot in T20I rankings, here’s a look at how his numbers stack up against Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga’s stats at a similar point in his career.

• Varun Chakaravarthy vs Wanindu Hasaranga – Comparing wickets and averages after 20 T20Is

In his first 20 T20Is, Varun Chakaravarthy has taken 35 wickets at an impressive average of 14.54. His best success has come against England, claiming 14 wickets in five matches at just 9.85. He has also troubled South Africa, picking up 12 scalps in four games at 11.50, along with five wickets in three outings against Bangladesh at 14.60.

Wanindu Hasaranga, at the same stage, had 28 wickets at an average of 15.64. He was most effective against West Indies, bagging nine wickets in five games at 8.33, while against Pakistan, he struck eight times in three matches at 9.87. Additionally, he managed five wickets in four games against India and four in three against New Zealand.

• Varun Chakaravarthy vs Wanindu Hasaranga – Which spinner maintained lower economy after 20 T20Is?

In his first 20 T20I outings, Varun Chakaravarthy maintained an economy rate of 6.83. Against England, he conceded at 7.66 across five matches, while against South Africa, he went for 8.62 in four games. He was far more economical against Sri Lanka, giving away runs at just 5.30 in three innings, and against Pakistan, he registered 7.12 across two matches.

By comparison, Wanindu Hasaranga recorded a slightly better economy of 6.77 after his initial 20 T20Is. Against England, he bowled with an economy of 6.72 across three games, while against India, it was 7.08 in four outings. He also managed 6.72 against New Zealand and 6.58 against Pakistan, both in three matches each.

• Varun Chakaravarthy vs Wanindu Hasaranga – Five-Wicket Hauls After 20 T20Is

After 20 T20Is, Varun Chakaravarthy has already achieved two five-wicket hauls. His standout spells include 5-17 against South Africa at Gqeberha in November 2024 and 5-24 versus England in Rajkot in January 2025. Alongside these, he also picked up 3-25 against South Africa in Durban and 3-23 against England in Kolkata, underlining his consistency against top teams.

Wanindu Hasaranga, on the other hand, did not record any four or five-wicket hauls in his first 20 T20Is. His best bowling figures during this phase were 3-12 against West Indies at Coolidge in March 2021. He also produced notable performances of 3-17 in the same series and 3-21 and 3-38 against Pakistan in Lahore in October 2019.

• Varun Chakaravarthy vs Wanindu Hasaranga – Better Match-Winning Record After 20 T20Is?

Varun Chakaravarthy has played in 14 T20I victories for India. In these wins, he picked up 24 wickets at an average of 15.79 and maintained an economy rate of 7.43, with his best figures being 3-23. Interestingly, both of his five-wicket hauls came in matches that India lost. In the six defeats, Chakaravarthy still managed 11 wickets at an average of 11.81 and an economy of 5.53.

In contrast, Wanindu Hasaranga featured in only five wins out of his first 20 T20Is for Sri Lanka. During those victories, he took 12 wickets at an average of 9.00 and an economy rate of 5.68, with best figures of 3-17. In 14 losses, Hasaranga claimed 16 wickets, and one match ended with no result.

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.

Wanindu Hasaranga could have easily added another wicket to his tally if the bail response had been its usual way. The ball hit the stumps, but the bail remained still as a rock. The blinking red light in the wicket was the signal that the ball hit it properly, with enough force. But it was Hasaranga's misfortune and Jaker Ali's fine luck. 

Sri Lanka started off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a solid win against Bangladesh. Bangladesh, who began their campaign with a controlled win over Hong Kong, China, found themselves in deep trouble within the very first two overs of the match, as Sri Lankan pacers produced back-to-back two-maiden-wicket overs. After 2 overs of the first innings, Bangladesh was 0 for 2. From there, they somehow got a total of 139 runs on their scorecard, thanks to Jaker Ali's talent and lucky innings. 

In the total of 139 runs, Ali added 41 runs in 34 balls with only 2 boundaries. Interestingly, he remained not out after the lucky escape against Hasaranga. Ali and Shamim Hossain (42) stitched an 86 off 61 partnership together to deliver their team a respectable total. Though that was not enough to prevent Sri Lanka from registering their first win of the tournament. 

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Hasaranga hit the stumps, but a lucky escape for Bangladeshi batter

Sri Lanka chased down the target in the 15th over of the second innings with 6 wickets in hand. Pathum Nissanka's stable 50-run knock off 34 balls provided Sri Lanka solidity in the beginning of their innings. Number three batter Kamil Mishara's unbeaten 46 ensured their win against the archrival. 

Hasaranga in the match took a couple wickets in the match. During the second ball of the 10th over of the first innings, a movie ball from the spinner sneaked past between Ali's bat and pad and went straight to the wicket. The red lights in the stumps started to blink, and Hasaranga was about to begin the celebration. But then he suddenly realized that the bails did not go down. Ali was then batting on only 5 runs and ended with an unbeaten 41. Though, the Bangladesh cricket team was not as lucky as Ali.

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