Sri Lanka defeated Hong Kong by 4 wickets in Group B match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Hong Kong batted first and scored 149 runs in 20 overs, but Sri Lanka chased down the target in 18.5 overs.
Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Highlights
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka decided to bowl first. Hong Kong got off to a good start. Nizakat Khan scored 52 runs off 38 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. Anshuman Rath added 48 runs off 46 balls, including 4 fours.
Yasim Murtaza scored 5 and Aijaz Khan scored 4 runs. Among the Sri Lankan bowlers, Dushmantha Chameera took 2 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs. Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka took 1 wicket each.
Hong Kong scored 149/4 in 20 overs with 13 runs extra.
Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka Innings
In Sri Lanka’s batting, Pathum Nissanka scored a brilliant 68 runs, hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes in 44 balls. Kusal Mendis contributed 11, Kamil Mishara 19 and Kusal Perera 20 runs.
In the end, Wanindu Hasaranga played a quick innings of 20 runs in 9 balls, which included 2 fours and 1 six. Dasun Shanaka remained not out after scoring 6 runs.
Among Hong Kong bowlers, Yasim Murtaza took 2 wickets, while Ayush Shukla and Ehsan Khan took 1-1 wickets. Sri Lanka won by scoring 153/6 in 18.5 overs.
Hong Kong tried well, but Sri Lanka’s strong batting and smart bowling gave them victory.
