Sri Lanka will face Hong Kong in the eighth match of the Asia Cup 2025 today, September 15, at the Dubai International Stadium. Sri Lanka will enter the game full of confidence after a strong win against Bangladesh, while Hong Kong will be desperate to bounce back after two losses in a row.
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong: Match details
-Tournament: Asia Cup 2025
–Date: September 15, 2025 (Sunday)
–Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
–Time: 8:00 PM IST
–Toss: 7:30 PM IST
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong: Live streaming and telecast
Fans in India can watch the match live on the SonyLIV app and website, as well as FanCode. The game will also be televised on the Sony Sports Network.
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong: Head-to-head record
This will be the first-ever T20I match between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong. Both teams will be eager to make a mark and register a win in this new rivalry.
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong: Pitch and weather report
The Dubai surface has not been easy for batters in recent times. Spinners are expected to play a big role, with the pitch offering turn and grip. Even seamers will look to use slower balls effectively, as seen in earlier matches.
The weather in Dubai will be hot and humid, with temperatures between 36°C and 40°C during the game. No rain is expected, but the heat will be tough for players to handle.
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong: Predicted playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana
Hong Kong: Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Liton Das (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong: Full squads
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Nuwan Thushara, Kamil Mishara, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Perera
Hong Kong: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (wk/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Saif Hassan, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nurul Hasan, Shoriful Islam