The Group B T20 match of Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Sri Lanka (SL) and Hong Kong (HK) on 15 September 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
This is an important match of this T20 tournament of Asian teams.
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM local time UAE). SL is second in the points table (2 points, NRR 2.595), while HK is fourth (0 points, NRR -2.889).
Both teams will want a win to get a better position in the group. The live telecast of the match will be available on Sony Network in India.
SL vs HK 2025: Head to Head
This is the first match between SL and HK in T20I. Never played an international T20 match before. SL has no official T20I record against HK. Both teams will face each other for the first time in this tournament.
Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Team Status
Sri Lanka: SL has won 1 out of 1 matches, with which they are second in the points table (NRR 2.595). Pathum Nissanka (50 runs in 1 match) and Kamil Mishara (46 runs) have impressed in their batting.
Wanindu Hasaranga (2 wickets in 1 match) and Maheesh Theekshana are the mainstays in bowling. SL has won 3 out of their last 5 matches.
Hong Kong: HK has won 0 out of 2 matches and lost 2, with which they are fourth in the points table (NRR -2.889). Babar Hayat (53 runs in 2 matches) has contributed in their batting.
Ateequl Rehman Iqbal (3 wickets in 2 matches) and Ayush Shukla (3 wickets) are the strength in bowling. HK has won 2 of their last 5 matches.
Sri Lanka (SL) Probable Playing XI
- Kusal Mendis(WK)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Kamindu Mendis
- Dasun Shanaka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Matheesha Pathirana
Hong Kong (HK) Probable Playing XI
- Zeeshan Ali (WK)
- Anshuman Rath
- Babar Hayat
- Nizakat Khan (C)
- Martin Coetzee
- Aizaz Khan
- Yasim Murtaza
- Ehsan Khan
- Ayush Shukla
- Ateequl Rehman Iqbal
- Mohammed Ghazanfar
SL vs HK Today Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is balanced, with an average score of 145 runs in the first innings and 128 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help. Batsmen can score runs in the early overs. Chasing teams have won the match.
Temperature in Dubai on 15 September 2025 30-38°C, Clear Sky, Wind 10-20 km/h, and negligible chance of rain. Full match is expected.
Asia Cup 2025: SL vs HK Today Match Prediction
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Match Prediction: SL have the strength of Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara in form in batting, and Wanindu Hasaranga (2 wickets) and Maheesh Theekshana in bowling. Their recent wins and strong NRR (2.595) will boost confidence.
HK’s batting is dominated by Babar Hayat and bowling by Ateequl Rehman Iqbal (3 wickets) and Ayush Shukla, but their string of losses (0 wins in last 3) is a challenge.
SL’s experience and strong squad give them an edge. Some analysts have rated SL as a 95% contender.
Based on statistics, SL’s chances of winning are 95% and HK’s are 5%. If SL bat first and score 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
HK need a big innings from Hayat and early wickets from Shukla to win. It could be a one-sided contest, but SL has the upper hand.
